The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

A US strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and sparked a growing war was years in the making, said a Northern Illinois University expert who has studied US–Iran tensions

Kendall-Grundy Community Action, a division of the Kendall County Health Department, is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Services Block Grant Scholarship.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge ordered the release of 32 people detained by federal immigration agents without warrants or probable cause during "Operation Midway Blitz." Those people must be released by March 5 at noon

From Capitol News Illinois: Comptroller Susana Mendoza is endorsing Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to be her successor

From Capitol News Illinois: State Sen. Sue Rezin is hoping the uproar over road funding will create unity among downstate politicians as they seek solutions. “Downstate needs to be made whole,” Rezin said. “We need to be made whole because we have crumbling roads and bridges.”

First American Recycling will accept old electronics on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1000 Armstrong St. in Morris.

All four candidates vying to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois comptroller in the March 17 primary currently hold a variety of public offices.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a senior gathering on Wednesday, March 4. The gathering is free and open to all seniors.

In response to community needs, Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have expanded their free Pedaling for Parkinson’s exercise class by adding a session.

After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason

A 2,505-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2004, has changed hands.

Minooka Community High School yearbook earns national recognition.

Donors may access the telethon in person and through the Easterseals Joliet Region website. Service areas include Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties.

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

The single-family residence located at 2420 North Dwight Road in Morris was sold on Feb. 6. The purchase price was $400,000.

Managing diabetes starts with understanding carbohydrates — and that’s what this program is designed to teach.

The single-family residence located at 806 Covey Lane in Coal City was sold on Feb. 5, for $225,000, or $185 per square foot.

Taelor Stuedemann will talk about osteoporosis risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of managing the condition on March 10, during the presentation “Strong Bones Make Strong People.”

Lincoln-Way East’s Nate Jackson finishes fourth in diving at the IHSA State Meet, and more in Saturday’s roundup.

Coal City, IC Catholic Prep and Marmion Academy won their respective classes at Saturday's IHSA state dual team wrestling meet. St. Charles East took third place in Class 3A

Lockport's Claudia Heeney won her third consecutive state championship to close out her outstanding career.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

Julian Rosario, 35, of Channahon, was pronounced dead after a shooting in the 100 block of Washington Street in Morris at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Democratic representatives across northern Illinois say President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by launching a military strike against Iran Saturday morning

State Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, shares information on opportunities within the 40th district, and what he's been up to in Springfield.

Real estate news: The 4,093-square-foot house, built in 2005, was sold for $530,000, or $129 per square foot. The property is situated on a lot spanning 13,504 square feet.

March is the time when severe storm season often begins in Illinois. Understanding what weather terms mean is important in reacting to and being prepared for storm emergencies.

High school students can experience college firsthand through Illini Summer Academies, a week-long program hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Illinois 4-H on June 21–25, 2026.

In front of its home crowd, Wilmington's boys basketball team claimed the Class 2A regional championship with a 54-43 win over Seneca on Friday night.

Woodland's boys basketball team scored the night’s initial six points, built its advantage to double digits by the close of that quarter and withstood a couple second-half runs to top Newark 57-38 and claim the Class 1A Woodland Regional championship.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 4333 aims to lower the legal blood-alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for DUIs. Illinois would be only the second state to do so, following in Utah’s steps

Real estate news: The single-family residence located at 1787 Kingtree Drive in Morris was sold on Feb. 4, for $426,000, or $162 per square foot.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, has advanced a bill that would allow for more humane hunting and expand the hunting industry in Illinois.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?

Stroke survivors invited to Morris Hospital support group on March 10.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a soup supper on Saturday, March 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is Adults and teens: $15, Ages 3–12: $5, Under age 2: Free

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

Drivers should be prepared for for sudden changes in visibility.

A single-family residence located at 515 Edgewater Drive in Minooka has a new owner since Feb. 2.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more time to pass a bill reforming the sale process

Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law.

An Illinois House committee on Thursday advanced legislation that could give the Bears a big property tax break and clear the way to a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

From Capitol News Illinois: While the payments offer some relief, farmers say they are not enough, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture warns that damage to key trading relationships may have long-term consequences for Illinois farmers

The Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 3 in the fellowship hall in partnership with the Versiti Blood Center.

A 2,824-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2005, has changed hands.

Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has been told he is no longer welcome in caucus meetings.

The thing I was asked the most about by a landslide was the Bears stadium situation, Marc Silverman writes. I still believe there’s a better chance than not that the Bears find their way to Arlington Heights