The event will be from noon to 4 p.m. May 17 at The Pets’ Home, 3587 Plainfield Road, Oswego. Last year’s event raised almost $1,000 for the six participating groups.

As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause

The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. Grocery prices rose 0.7% from March to April, as meat prices rose

Joliet mayor says another 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants to be built in next 18 months at Rock Run Collection

A fire at a residence in the 500 block of Turnberry Lane caused an estimated $250,000 damage Monday.

The Yorkville Police Department recently gave special recognition to some of its officers for their work both within the department and out in the community.

Bourbonnais officials are taking time to look into the future growth of the village.

The Dixon Family YMCA announced Monday it's made major progress on the road to financial recovery with its $5.7 million purchase of the childcare center it runs near Interstate 88.

Following an investigation into a 19-year-old Aurora man being fatally shot by police, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office determined officers had a “reasonable belief” that their use of force was necessary.

The Kane County Coroner's Office released the name of a woman found dead in Campton Hills andm following an autopsy Monday, reported that she died after being hit by a car.

A 3-year-old child was killed and a suspect was injured following an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in rural DePue, according to information from the family and a news release the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has cleared Aurora authorities in officers’ actions during a student walkout in February that led to charges.

Joliet city officials did not revoke any licenses or permits for Anthony’s Restaurant and Pub, which announced its permanent closure less than a week after a nearby fatal shooting.

The Chicago Bears added four players to their roster Monday after its rookie minicamp this past weekend. Chicago signed veterans wide receiver Scotty Miller and linebacker Jon Rhattigan and rookies wide receiver Kyron Hudson and linebacker Wayne Matthews III.

About 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Oswego police were dispatched to a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle at the intersection of Chicago Road and Park Street, police said.

The repairs are anticipated to be completed and the lane reopened by 5 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.

Three people were killed during a wrong-way driving crash on I-88 in the Aurora area in the early-morning hours Sunday.

Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 11:45 a.m. Saturday to a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle on U.S. 30 near Blue Goose Road, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said

He said the price of oil and gas would drop “like a rock” as soon as hostilities are over. Asked how long the suspension would last, he said “until it’s appropriate.”

District officials said they have identified approximately $317 million in facility needs over the next 10 years across all the district’s schools.

An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.

May is National Burger Month.

A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them

Trump said Sunday that Iran’s response to his latest proposal was “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Ending the U.S. blockade before discussing Iran’s nuclear program would eliminate a major point of leverage.

Inspections on both bridges are expected to be completed by May 23, weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.

The Kankakee City Council is making a substantial investment in the repair of its streets.

Motorsports icon Jim Kramer will be the guest of honor at this year’s “The Big One” touch-a-truck event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for attempting to traffic methamphetamine from California to Illinois.

Some downtown DeKalb business owners said they support the city’s proposal for a downtown entertainment district that offers traveling alcohol options. As long as patrons "are sipping and shopping, not sipping and browsing," said Leslie Conklin, owner of Found. Home & Vintage

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District was called to a house fire early Sunday morning.

Rabbi Brian Serle’s background includes “a deep expertise” in both children’s and adult education, according to a news release from Joliet Jewish Congregation.

The measure, as approved, will help pave the way for the district’s plans for a 71,900-square-foot building with 24 classrooms for a cost of $50.55 million. An earlier plan projected 20 classrooms.

Illinois law prohibits the use of electric scooters unless they are authorized by a local ordinance. The law also sets statewide regulations for communities that do allow the use of e-scooters, including age requirements.

The funding will allow Joliet Junior College to add more business advisors for one-on-one consultations and offer workshops and training to students and the public.

Fire crews battled a garage and barn fire in the 23700 block of 119th Street in an unincorporated area near Plainfield early Sunday morning.

While speaking during a public address this week, new DeKalb County Administrator Kedzior said the county is investing tens of millions of dollars into the Peace and Plank roads corridor.

An off-duty Crystal Lake firefighter used a garden hose to help contain a house fire Saturday until fire crews arrived.

A new mother in Aroma Township believed for a moment she would not be able to celebrate Mother's Day with her long-awaited baby girl as the March 10 tornado unleashed upon their home.

About 1:42 p.m., Saturday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road for a crash involving a motorcycle.

During a Friday status hearing before Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer, attorneys for both sides said they need an extension until May 22 to see how the new lawsuit impacts the settlement negotiations.

The Joliet Fire Department was called to the scene of a house fire in the 1900 block of Arbor Gate Drive Saturday.

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department helped kick off the festival season on May 8 with its Margaritas en Mayo fiesta.

Officials have identified the infant who died following a medical emergency at a Woodstock daycare facility.

Joliet police reported that officers found the victim in the front yard of a residence in the 200 block of Nicholson Street.

A local longtime historian who’s given presentations throughout the state, including in McHenry County, has pleaded guilty to possessing an image of child sex abuse, according to court records.

Plainfield North students competed against 54 schools at the Science Olympiad Team State Tournament at the University of Illinois.

To help residents, contractors and business owners better understand Kendall County’s building codes, a question and answer informational session will be held at 8 a.m. June 13 at the Kendall County Office Building.

Three DeKalb School District 428 staffers are sharing their stories of how they're benefiting from the state's Teacher Vacancy Grant, boosting teacher recruitment and retention.

Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a crash near Union Friday morning between a minivan and a large mixer truck.

The Joliet Slammers opened their season at home against the Washington Wild Things on Friday night, May 9, 2026.