A huge source of pride for Joliet’s outgoing police chief are the relationships and bonds he’s developed during his time leading the police department. 

The iconic musical "Million Dollar Quartet" wraps up its extensive run at Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre Sunday, May 31.

An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights

A single-family home in Glencoe that sold for $7.25 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Cook County judge has rejected a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and charge federal immigration agents accused of abuses during “Operation Midway Blitz” this past fall

Brookfield Zoo's Dinos! exhibit features life-sized dinosaurs throughout the zoo. The exhibit opens for the season May 22.

Illinois Department of Public Health urges the public to follow these guidelines for reducing the mosquito population and risks for West Nile.

A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $4.45 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.

The city of Joliet has agreed to a $2.15 million settlement in a federal lawsuit case over the 2020 death of a man who died after he was taken into police custody.

Blooming Fest is Saturday, May 16 in downtown West Chicago.

Oak Park resident Scott Mortenson was named the Will County Forest Preserve District's Volunteer of the Year for 2025 this spring, due to his ongoing dedication as a preserve steward.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Cook County judge on Monday pushed off her scheduled ruling on whether to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”

Experts say it’s too early to predict a mosquito surge this summer, and not just because of unpredictable weather, but also because different types of mosquitoes thrive in different temperatures

A single-family home in Winnetka that sold for $5.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.

From packed tour buses to rising conversion numbers, clergy across Illinois say the first American-born pope is energizing Catholics one year after his election

A Cook County man faces nine felony charges – including burglary, theft, and forgery – after authorities say he stole merchandise from the Sterling Menards store and paid over $1,600 to the store using a forged check.

The Morton Arboretum's Spring Wine Tasting event is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

From Capitol News Illinois: Eight months after a federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in the earliest days of “Operation Midway Blitz,” the Illinois State Police has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting

A condominium in Chicago that sold for $5.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County in the past week.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Accountability Commission is also sending letters to local law enforcement agencies for potential prosecution of federal immigration agents amid Operation Midway Blitz

The death of an infant from Plainfield Township has been deemed a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

Art in Wilder Park is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at Elmhurst's Wilder Park.

Joliet city officials say the search for the next police chief "will not be limited geographically—internal, regional, and national candidates will all be welcome to apply."

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that IBM will bring its FutureNow innovation and delivery hub to Chicago’s South Side, bringing an estimated 750 new full-time jobs in supercomputing fields, such as cybersecurity, AI and data science

The event will take place on Friday, May 1 at 127th Street and Walter Street in Lemont. The new station will replace the current Station 1 on New Avenue.

A condominium in Chicago that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.

A single-family home located at 1300 West Maple Avenue in La Grange has a new owner since April 14.

Cantigny in Wheaton will celebrate the grand reopening of the Robert R. McCormick House from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26.

A former middle school classmate is accused of shooting an 18-year-old Bensenville man to death in Stone Park Sunday night

First Presbyterian Church of La Grange has received certification as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church USA

Enjoy an evening of laughter and creativity as LTHS students take the stage for a live sketch comedy showcase featuring original work written entirely by LT students.

experiences launching its 2026 season: the immersive event “An Evening Through Time” and the accompanying exhibition “A Walk Through Time.” 

The community is invited to attend Lyons Township High School’s Incubatoredu Final Pitch Night on May 11 at North Campus Reber Center, where student entrepreneurs will present their original business ventures after a year of hands-on development

Nazareth Academy invites the community to step into a world of student creativity at the Scenes & Sounds Fine Arts Showcase on from 5 to 9 p.m May 6

Lyons Township High School has released its April North Campus Students of the Month

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for DuPage and suburban Cook county races.

Proceeds from the annual Childerguild Ball, gift shop sales and club donations made the donation to the New Lenox hospital possible.

A condominium in Chicago that sold for $5.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.

A Crystal Lake man has been accused of 10 thefts this year in McHenry and Kane counties and elsewhere, officials say, and they blame the state's criminal justice reforms for him not being locked up.

Much of northern Illinois has been placed under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Friday. A Level 3 severe risk brings strong storms, hail and possible tornadoes to northern Illinois on Friday evening.

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.