An additional hour was added to the Trick-or-Treat hours in Bradley.

The initiative helps Illinois communities prepare for the growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

A semitrailer driver has been charged in Will County with threatening another semitrailer driver with a handgun following a road rage incident in Elwood, court records show.

Work on Bourbonnais Township Park District’s future master plan was discussed during Monday’s committee of the whole meeting.

The private Catholic university has issued non-renewal notifications to an unspecified number of its faculty.

The Cook County Medical Examiner has released the cause of death for a Spring Grove girl who died following dental visit.

A Glendale Heights man who worked as a chef is facing a charge of the 2023 attempted murder and aggravated battery of a Joliet police officer who responded to his 911 call.

Joliet Fire Department crews had to use the Jaws of Life to free the man from the vehicle that crashed in downtown Joliet.

A 38-year-old Woodstock man has died in a farming accident near Marengo Monday evening.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 1 in the Illinois high school football playoffs for the western suburbs

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis also told Greg Bovino to produce all use-of-force reports from agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz since Sept. 2. She also noted the sudden deployment of tear gas during a weekend Halloween event

The annual Veterans Day Run to Manteno’s three schools and downtown Manteno is set for 8 a.m. on Nov. 11 with a ceremony set to follow at Legion Park.

Monday was the first day for candidates from established parties to file election petitions for the March 17, 2026 primary. The last day is Nov. 3.

Firefighters from 11 departments battled a corn field fire Friday afternoon at 9000 North Road and 45000 West Road in Rockville Township, approximately six miles west of Manteno.

Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they review Week 9 in IHSA football and look ahead to Round 1 of the playoffs.

Sterling Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, for a new indoor multipurpose student center designed to expand training and recreation opportunities for Sterling High School students.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 27 featured Morrison Community Hospital Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department and Diabetes Educator Teresa Stout.

The Chicago Bears ended their four-game winning streak with a 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened and what's next

A 74-year old male bicyclist in Plano was taken to the hospital following a crash with an oncoming vehicle on Oct. 26.

The long-running process to get the former Jaffe Drugs property onto the real estate market is nearing completion.

A 15-year-old girl was reported to have been last seen in the 6000 block of Winterhaven Drive, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

The race to filling the field of 256 teams took some surprising twists and turns. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 9.

Community fixture Dennis Baron may have recently retired, but he shows no sign of slowing down on his goal to strengthen the community.

Concerns have been raised regarding the timeliness of the completion of a forensic audit set to look into Kankakee School District 111's spending on its former Youth Empowerment Program. Former superintendent Genevra Walters is among those seeking answers.

Village trustees reviewed the latest plans for the former Traughber Junior High School property during their Oct. 21 Village Board meeting.

Sterling Public Schools will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, on a new indoor multipurpose student center designed to expand training and recreation opportunities for Sterling High School students.

Less than a year after purchasing the Flight 102 Wine Bar in Bourbonnais, Ryan and Abby Magruder are at it again with the purchase of another well known business.

The Jefferson Street location in Joliet was the second location for Pops Italian Beef & Sausage when the company announced its opening in 2022.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on

The Joliet Police Department hosted its third annual trunk-or-treat event on Saturday. ‘It’s a great to bring everyone out together right now,’ said a Joliet parent attending the event.

The Joliet Fire Department was called to extinguish a fire apparently caused by a space heater in the 1200 block of Schriber Saturday.

Baltimore backup quarterback Tyler Huntley threw for 186 yards and didn't commit a turnover, and the Ravens snapped the Bears' four-game winning streak with a 30-16 win Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Maryland.

One final piece to put the Kankakee Hydroelectric plant back in operation was put in place by the Kankakee City Council.

In the fall, natural areas often become dumping spots for yard waste, pumpkins, straw, and other organic decorations. Many think that a thrown-away pumpkin will break down and disappear. Not exactly.

In the fall, natural areas often become dumping spots for yard waste, pumpkins, straw, and other organic decorations. Many think that a thrown-away pumpkin will break down and disappear. Not exactly.

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and kicker Cairo Santos will all be active and play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, which includes law enforcement agencies in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties, on Monday received a $2.14 million state grant.

Oddities abound at this new shop of dark art and oddities in downtown DeKalb. Mr. Willy's Dark Art and Oddities first started doing business in town on Oct. 18.

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Week 9!

A two-day trial in Chicago over a false arrest lawsuit filed by former Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne Killian concluded on Thursday with a verdict that was not in his favor, court records show. 

The overall project includes expanding the Route 47 corridor from Kennedy Road in Yorkville out to Cross Street in Sugar Grove. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion.

Raymond Link is accused of attempted murder of a woman he allegedly attacked in a McHenry park last year and of a man who tried to stop him. Link's lawyers are exploring an insanity defense, court records show.

"We came in and chose violence." NIU ran 57 times for 305 yards, including 37 carries and 166 yards for Chavon Wright, in a 21-7 win against Ball State on Saturday.

The Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority will be seeking a new board member as Matt Olszewski had to step away due to work obligations.

NIU snapped a six-game losing streak and knocked off Ball State 21-7 on Saturday, claiming the Bronze Stalk in the last currently scheduled meeting between the schools.

Just weeks ago, the Dixon Family YMCA faced the threat of closing both its facilities. But thanks to nearly $200,000 raised in emergency funding and swift action by community leaders, the YMCA has stabilized operations and is laying the groundwork for a long-term comeback.

Plainfield Spooktacular Trick-or-treating event drew a nice crowd on Saturday Oct 25, 2025 in Plainfield.

On a brisk, sunny day Monday, the new pickleball courts at Ed Hayes Park in Bourbonnais were open.

The Chicago Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones on injured reserve Saturday in a string of moves before their game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

St. Charles driving instructor Paul Bocska – convicted in absentia of 16 felony sexual assault charges when he didn’t attend his own trial – continues to be in police custody in Hungary with extradition efforts ongoing, court records show.