No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a Woodstock home Thursday night, crashing “within inches” of where the resident of the home was sitting, officials report.

The project continues the city of Yorkville's focus on improving roadways and transportation in the city's expanding subdivisions.

The Senate early Friday morning approved Homeland Security funds to pay TSA agents and most other agencies, but not the immigration enforcement operations at the heart of the budget impasse

The event, which organizers are calling “No Kings 3,″ has multiple rallies planned across Will County including Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Minooka and Shorewood.

Julian Scotland, 27, was last seen walking from his home in the 100 block of North Avenue in Lockport on Friday March 20 at 7:22 a.m.

The Oswego School District 308 board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the immediate dismissal of first-year teacher James Vassalla.

The city of Yorkville approved the 540-acre Project Steel data center, with 16, two-story warehouses. The approval came after hours of residents urging the city to slow down approval for data centers.

David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.

A woman has died following a crash in Batavia. A gofundme identified her as a local teacher and mother of five children.

A McHenry man is accused of secretly filming people from a bathroom stall at a Sycamore grocery store, according to DeKalb County court filings.

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark talks with Greg Gates and Steve Davis of Reagan Mass Transit District about Whiteside County’s upcoming annexation, the Fare Free Fourth Friday program, and the district’s upcoming June golf outing.

City shuts down all but one lane leading up to Jefferson Street bridge in Joliet for emergency sewer repairs

Area faith leaders are organizing a Palm Sunday event and service Sunday outside the DeKalb County Courthouse, an event open to all that they said is meant to combat the rise of Christian nationalism.

IDOT announced a right lane of eastbound I-80 in Joliet will be temporarily closed Thursday for emergency repairs. It should reopen by 7 p.m.

For many cadets, the experience provided a unique opportunity to practice leadership, communication, and teamwork—core values emphasized in the JROTC program.

A Momence man was arrested by Illinois State Police Wednesday after a months-long investigation into alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

The main window for severe weather is expected between about 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the greatest threat focused near and south of Interstate 80. A gradual warming trend is expected over the weekend, with temperatures rebounding into the 70s by early next week

A 306-unit rental apartment complex and an upscale senior living facility are proposed for one of the last open residential sites in St. Charles. City officials are urging the developers to include affordable housing options. The developers are pushing back.

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to a brash and rubbish fire Wednesday near Holiday Hills that sent a column of black smoke into the sky.

To better promote school improvement, the DeKalb School District 428 Board will soon consider whether to extend $85,000 in additional money through stipends to some school building administrators.

“This is a devastating time for our school community," Crete-Monee School District 201-U Superintendent Dr. Kara Coglianese said.

The Midwest Summit on Leadership – Shaping the Next Era of Influence takes place Thursday, May 21, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre with keynote speakers Alonzo Kelly, Tasha Garcia and Dustin E. James.

Kankakee High students were back in the building Tuesday after thousands of holes in the roof were patched. Nine roofs will have to be replaced throughout the district due to damage from the March 10 severe storms.

A surgeon who cared for a woman after she was viciously attacked in a McHenry park testified Wednesday that she suffered “significant trauma to her face, head and neck” and nearly died.

Some residents said so during public comments that led to two people being removed by police from the Joliet City Council meeting last week.

Dixon’s police chief is asking for the public’s assistance to find out who has been vandalizing areas with spray paint.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined state and local leaders in warning of a deluge of text scams that arrive on targets’ phones disguised as official court or government communications.

Illinois Attorney General's Office determined the Will County State's Attorney's Office violated state transparency law by not releasing the termination letter of a former employee.

A Dixon man who died in a small plane crash Friday afternoon in Whiteside County is being remembered for his positive impact in the community

The Will County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday they are searching an area in Mokena after a human skull was found in a field near Oakwood and Townline Tuesday.

Two Chicago men were arrested near Morris on Tuesday after a pursuit on Interstate 80, according to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office. Police also said they recovered merchandise from the vehicle related to the reported retail theft in Peru

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office said it arrested two Peoria men and seized 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 11 grams of cannabis.

The majority of Oswego District 308 School Board members on Monday voted to approve a resolution transferring the property at 61 Franklin St. to the village of Oswego.

Powell set storing records in high school and at Illinois State University and came back home to make a difference in his community.

From Capitol News Illinois: State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, who works as an insurance agent, said the new bill was an improvement over earlier versions. But he said it does not address the factors that he said are the real causes of rising premiums

Originally, the HomeGoods store was to locate in the former Lowe’s Garden Center in the Prairie Market shopping center along U.S. Route 34. However, those plans fell through.

A man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs and causing a 2024 crash that killed sheriff’s deputy, veteran and mother, Christina Musil, was denied an appeal to his sentence on Tuesday.

A Sterling High School assistant tennis coach is seeking donations for his initiative that aims to ensure financial barriers don’t stand in the way of a player’s success.

The owners of Dixon’s family owned grocery store, Oliver’s Corner Market, started placing items on sale Monday as they prepare to close after 39 years in operation. The store will close when the remaining inventory runs out, by April 4 at the latest.

A former Kane County prosecutor is suing State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and the county, alleging he was fired after exposing a common and longstanding practice of "backdating" criminal complaint filings.

Lane closures connected to the Chicago Street interchange reconstruction along Interstate 80 in Joliet will begin Wednesday.

Matt Majkrzak was announced as the 30th head men's basketball coach for NIU on Tuesday. And in his introductory press conference, he made it clear. He wants to win.

A Johnsburg man is facing a homicide charge after authorities say he caused a crash that killed his girlfriend while he was intoxicated.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Shaw Local News editor Charlene Bielema to discuss the Public Safety Team, the jury selection process, and how it’s shaping a key local court case.

The reason for the decrease in funding is because the district has been moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 when it comes to evidence based funding. Under the system, the funds flow first to the school districts that need them the most.

The village of Romeoville will be putting in a new Route 66-themed stop in recognition of the famous roadway’s 100th anniversary.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has appointed Kevin Hickey as its new executive director.

A Crystal Lake man with four past DUI violations is now accused of a fifth and allegedly told officers during a traffic stop that he “had drank a ... ton.”

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices, bringing additional services to a single location.

The night the March 10 tornado hit Aroma Township, officials made two sweeps of the destruction.