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Wheaton Park District’s Superhero 3K Fun Run is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Sensory Garden Playground.
A group of supporters is coming together to explore the possibility of starting a La Grange Public Library foundation.
A house in Kenilworth that sold for $10.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.
Families can explore equipment used at Morton Arboretum, and get up close to trucks, municipal emergency vehicles and more.
Metra will be undertaking a wide scope of projects this year, including improvements to 20 stations, replacement of 22 grade crossings, and three major tie replacement projects.
Will County prosecutors have defended their handling of cases involving the seizure and forfeiture of property suspected of being involved in criminal activity as an attorney calls for an outside investigation.
Beginning Wednesday, traffic in both directions on I-355 between 127th Street and International Parkway is scheduled to begin shifting lanes.
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $5.95 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County in the past week.
From Capitol News Illinois: Elected officials and advocates for both domestic violence survivors and immigrant rights are warning of an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence around Cook County’s Domestic Violence Courthouse, in violation of both an order fro
From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals.
Since the Illinois State Police began providing services on April 1, 1922, 73 state police officers have died in the line of duty, according to the agency.
About 1 to 3 inches of rain fell over the area Friday night, with a localized amounts near 4 inches across parts of central Livingston county, the National Weather Service said.
From Capitol News Illinois: The blame game comes after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a report that found property taxes in the state’s largest county have grown faster than inflation and wage growth over the past 30 years
Nazareth Academy's Care for the Dear Neighbor project allowed students to participate in a variety of activities designed to recognize immigrants and celebrate their contributions to the U.S.
"Shen Yun 2026" will be at the Paramount Theatre April 2-4.
The Will County Sheriff's Office is not able to provide further details about the barricade incident because of the ongoing investigation by the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force.
Lyons Township High School has recognized Tamiaka Killins as the recipient of the Quarter 3 Vita Plena Award
Lyons Township High School has released its March South Campus campus Students of the Month
Lyons Township High School has named its March North Campus Students of the Month
A detention hearing may take place April 6 for a woman charged with the murder of her boyfriend and his parents in Crete Township. Prosecutors have filed a petition for Strouble to remain in the Will County jail.
The man who died from the early Sunday shootings was David Velazquez, 20, of Hammond, Indiana
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.
The Stacy Ann Baker Charitable Fund has donated $3 million to facilitate and enhance the educational and athletic opportunities of the students of the Lyons Township High School District 204
The new 'Riverdance 30' production features new choreography, lighting and “The New Generation” of performers.
Demonstrators will take to the streets in several DuPage County communities Saturday to participate the third No Kings rally
A single-family home in Glencoe that sold for $3.58 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week
The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.
Elburn mayor Jeff Walter, is leading a four-way race to face off against Bill Foster in November for the Illinois 11th District congressional seat.
Less than 24 hours after winning one of the most closely watched primary races in the nation, 9th Congressional District Democratic nominee Daniel Biss of Evanston greeted voters in his hometown Wednesday.
The 1986 movie "Lucas," starring Corey Haim and Charlie Sheen, was filmed in Glen Ellyn, including Glenbard West High School.
Those running to represent Illinois in the next Congress will be part of one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades
The winner of the 11th District Republican Primary will face Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in November.
Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis held a strong lead in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss was leading Tuesday night in the Democratic Party’s primary for the 9th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park on Tuesday easily fended off a primary challenge from Morgan Coghill.
Races for Cook County Board president and assessor are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections
From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge on Friday granted prosecutors’ motion to dismiss charges against two of the “Broadview Six” who were charged with conspiracy stemming from a September protest outside a Broadview ICE facility
A teen who suffered a gunshot wound to the head in Joliet has been taken to a hospital in Chicago for further treatment.
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $6.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.
The map takes a nostalgic look at America’s most famous highway and sights to see in Illinois, while providing a historical timeline of the route’s evolution and its cultural impact.
A federal lawsuit against Joliet over the 2020 in-custody death of Eric Lurry has reached a settlement but specific details are not yet known.
Three Cook County men charged with weapons offenses will remain in jail until at least their next court date after a motion to deny their pre-trial release was approved, prosecutors said.
The DuPage Comic Con is Saturday, March 14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
Will County Sheriff’s Office will still not disclose internal investigation records regarding a lieutenant’s fatal shooting that resulted in a $2.75 million civil settlement against the county.
Most of the Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents – but some candidates have other priorities.
The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat cite immigration and gerrymandering among their top campaign issues.
The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar.
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $2.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.