A Sterling developer and business owner has purchased Coloma Township’s former US Bank building in Rock Falls.

Alfonso Sanchez issued the statement Thursday after the Joliet police board approved his termination this week.

At their July 28 meeting, Oswego school board members voted to authorize a developer to submit initial development plans to the village of Oswego for the old Traughber property at 61 Franklin St. in Oswego.

The Lake County Clerk’s Office has announced that the new integrated records management system for its Recording Division, implemented in partnership with GovOS, is officially live.

Community leader, businessman, and former educator John Muellner, has announced his candidacy for District 1 of the Lake County Board.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding political independence.

Benderson Development Company, LLC. plans to build a grocery store along with another building that will contain a restaurant/retail on five acres at Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego.

Here is a list of Ogle County zoning certificates issued for June and July 2025.

The Will County job fair gives an opportunity for residents to meet face-to-face with 16 local employers.

DeKalb city leaders are pushing for state pension reform to help shore up what they call “structural problems” in their 2026 budget.

Denmark’s foreign minister had the top U.S. diplomat in the country summoned for talks after the main national broadcaster reported Wednesday that at least three people with connections to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland

Democrats see in the political fight a way to persuade voters, especially moderates and independents, that Republicans bluster on crime while Democrats are better able to protect citizens and keep the peace

Opinion from Rich Miller: What the Chicago Teachers Union really wants is an immense expansion of the state tax base

Cook said Monday night that she would not step down. “President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so,” she said in an emailed statement. “I will not resign.”

The plan to provide downtown visitors with at least two hours of free street parking goes into effect on Labor Day.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American flag, an activity that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled is legitimate political expression protected by the U.S. Constitution

The list includes voters’ names, addresses, voting history and the date when they registered to vote

The free event will be held at the Urban Kitchen in Crest Hill. Coffee will be provided.

Kankakee County is encouraging drivers, bicyclists, walkers, and other travelers to take a brief online survey that will help shape future roadway safety improvements in the Kankakee County region.

Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink

To accommodate the work, some of Kendall County‘s operations starting in January were temporarily relocated to the Kendall County Courthouse on John Street. Affected departments include the treasurer’s office, the assessor’s office and the planning, building & zoning office.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, said there is no emergency warranting the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago

The La Salle County Health Department will sponsor the 31st Annual Food Service Seminar on Sept. 8 at Senica’s Oak Ridge, La Salle.

With multiple businesses proposing video gaming cafes in Bourbonnais, trustees heard the first reading of an amendment of the ordinance dealing with liquor licenses during Monday’s meeting.

At their Aug. 19 meeting, Oswego village trustees approved a special use permit for TermiNader Fitness.

The Justice Department on Friday released transcripts of interviews its No. 2 official did with Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend

Two proposed live video gaming cafes received approval for special use permits during Monday’s Bourbonnais board meeting.

Dixon on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, was established as the 41st Purple Heart City in Illinois. The designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart is given to cities, counties and other entities that show a commitment to honoring and supporting Purple Heart recipients.

The FBI is searching the Maryland home and Washington office of John Bolton, who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration as national security adviser but later became critical of the president

Federal funding is down, County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said as she reported on county initiatives and a proposed budget.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, spoke with Shaw Local during a stop on his summer tour Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to explain his decision to withdraw from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, citing concerns over the removal of the word “God” from a prayer at a fundraiser.

Mosquitoes collected from three La Salle County municipalities have tested positive for West Nile virus, the La Salle County Health Department reported Thursday.

The City of Lockport became the latest city to approve a local grocery tax replacing a 1% state tax which will expire at the end of the year.

A Democratic Will County Board member has been charged with the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized access of emails from a Republican Will County board member.

The Ogle County Economic Development Corporation recently hired longtime resident Liz Hiemstra as its new director.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, the Ogle County Board voted unanimously to deny special-use permits for two solar energy developments.

JCB Investments returned to the Sterling City Council on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, with updates on its proposal to transform the former National Manufacturing basin building at 201 Locust St. into what could become northwestern Illinois’ largest indoor entertainment complex.

An 11-year veteran of the Bourbonnais Police department, Jason Sztuba, was named deputy police chief at Monday’s village board meeting.

Coloma Township was refunded nearly $8,000 in property taxes paid by the board's previous supervisor on the former US Bank building that the township purchased in 2023.

The City of Lockport is considering a plan presented by Crash Champions auto body shop to relocate to a newly constructed facility from its current location on State Street.

A resolution to approve the purchase of a pavilion for Manteno’s Square on Second failed to gain enough trustee votes at Monday’s meeting.

A 5-4 vote by the Joliet City Council will keep in place 1% tax now imposed by state.

Two Dixon police officers were sworn into their new roles Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, as deputy chief and patrol sergeant. The promotions were brought on by former Deputy Chief Matt Richards' retirement on July 31.

Pastor Corey Brooks will be the keynote speaker at the Ogle County Republican Party’s annual Lowden Day Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at The River’s Edge Experience in Oregon.

Geneva alderpersons unanimously approved a $95,000 contract Monday with FGM Architects to create a strategic roadmap to assist the city for a potential new police facility.

Currently, the city of Lockport prohibits the use of unlicensed motor vehicles on public or private property without property owner permission, including electric scooters.

Chief Jason Martin said Poole’s hire makes the department fully staffed.

First responders now have a financial incentive to become paramedics in Mendota.

The City Council votes Tuesday whether to create the position, and city officials said they are already talking with one of the top people in the field for the job.

The City of Mendota is acquiring the old Phalen Steel building on North U.S. 52.