An executive order by President Trump bans federal spending for so-called "harm reduction" efforts. Advocates of those who abuse substances say that could lead to more drug-related deaths.

A retired Joliet police sergeant claims he sustained $325,000 in damages in total for his alleged wrongful arrest and loss of employment, federal court records show.

Comedian and actor Paul Reiser will be at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus Friday, Oct. 17.

Bus fares will go up 10% under proposed plan. Pace schedules first budget hearing for Friday at Joliet Public Library's Ottawa Branch.

The La Grange Community Resource Fair, presented by the La Grange Public Library in partnership with the La Grange Business Association, will he held Oct. 16 at the library

A Joliet man who was operating a motorcycle has died at a Cook County hospital following a Sept. 7 crash in Crest Hill. 

Lyons Township High School has been selected as one of the 28 schools across the state to receive the inaugural Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools Award for exemplary academic performance.

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors have released a tentative operating budget that includes fare hikes of up to 15%.

Thousands of glass pumpkins will be on display at the Morton Arboretum from Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12.

From Capitol News Illinois: Judges have also shown increased scrutiny of the federal government’s narratives surrounding recent arrests and altercations

Local pro-democracy group Indivisible DuPage is planning a day of protests Oct. 18 as part of a national No Kings effort.

Ogden Avenue School in La Grange School District 102 has been ranked No. 36 on “Chicago Magazine’s” list of the Top 100 Elementary and Junior High Schools in Cook County.

The Village of La Grange Park Fire Department will hold an open house on Oct. 11.

Lemont High School's drama club will feature “Little Women” for nightly shows from Oct. 16 to 18.

Sharlyn Grace, the deputy public defender for policy at the Cook County Public Defenders' Office, noted that ICE has not coordinated with court authorities, especially in cases where immigrants have been detained while at court on other business.

Activists, residents and leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in Chicago

A Will County judge has set what she called a “firm trial date” in a 2018 murder case against a former Joliet teacher after telling attorneys the case has “taken entirely too long.”

Huntley will no longer have a stop on the planned Chicago-to-Rockford passenger rail line because the city has backed out.

‘Planes & Puppies Young Eagles Rally’ brings animals and flying lovers together for plane rides and pet adoptions Saturday at Galt Airport near Wonder Lake.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 Commander Captain Patrick Manno announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during the month of September.

White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown

A funeral will be held on Friday in Joliet for a soldier who fought in the Korean War after his remains were positively identified. 

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Dennis Moran, who spent 15 seasons on the sidelines as head football coach for Nazareth Academy, is getting the school's football field named for him during a ceremony before Friday's game

The Lyons Township HS District 204 board has been recognized for its exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards [IASB].

The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area has rescheduled a presentation originally planned for Oct. 2 to Oct. 29

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Brookfield Zoo is hosting an Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 28, while Cantigny in Wheaton is hosting their Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28.

Metra will test out its prototype Café Car - with tables, stools and booths and counters – on several lines this fall to see what riders think.

A Democratic congressional hopeful from Evanston mocked Charlie Kirk on social media hours after the right-wing activist was assassinated.

Nazareth Academy’s 2025-26 Parent Speaker Series will host speakers known for their work with families and adolescents who will address topics that are both relevant and practical.

Anyone living within the La Grange School District 105 boundaries is now eligible for a free La Grange Public Library card under the Cards for Kids Act.

Protestors clashed with ICE outside Broadview facility Friday morning, leading to authorities apparently using a chemical agent to disperse the crowd, while video shows a masked agent pushing Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh to the ground.

Naperville Irish Fest is Saturday, Sept. 20 at Central Park, while Glen Ellyn's Oktoberfest is at Two Hound Red Brewing Co. Thursday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 20.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office is refusing to release police reports regarding an investigation of theft at a nonprofit organization despite a request their disclosure by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

An assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn was one of three victims of a shooting that took place on Tuesday outside the school

The Cook County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County and Illinois this year

Federal officials have yet to disclose whether they’ve been involved in reports of immigration enforcement activity in Joliet, including one that was alleged to have occurred at the Will County Courthouse.

Renée Koehler has submitted her resignation from the Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education.

Nazareth Academy will present “The Addams Family,” a macabre musical comedy based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams

Downers Grove Oktoberfest runs Friday and Saturday in downtown Downers Grove. Grammy Award-winning band Gipsy Kings will perform Friday night.

Nazareth Academy student Sam Wilda of Western Springs has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program with a perfect score on his 2024 PSAT.

The La Grange Business Association (LGBA), in partnership with the La Grange Public Library, invites neighbors to discover new ways to give back at the 2nd Annual La Grange Volunteer Fair

The Bolingbrook Police Department plans to continue complying with an Illinois law that limits their cooperation with immigration authorities following concerns over a federal crackdown in Chicago. 

A lawsuit has been filed against a Buffalo Grove man charged with secretly recording nude footage of multiple females, including minors, using hidden cameras at his home and his Addison ice cream shop.

More than 20 organizations across Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida will present “A Binding Truth,” a documentary about the legacy of slavery and racial healing, at multiple locations from Sept. 10 to 16.

The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area will sponsor a program on recent Supreme Court decisions on Sept. 25

Good customer service and a diverse selection of libations have helped Main Street Wines & Spirits in Countryside succeed for 40 years.

The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival is Sept. 6-7, and the DuPage Comic Con is Sept. 6 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

A 3-year-old child who was ran over by a lawnmower Saturday near Cary remains in critical, but stable condition, officials report.