Flu activity is very high across Illinois coming out of Christmas week, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.

Inmates will have access to wall-mounted phones and secure handheld tablets capable of a large range of functions including phone calls, video visitation, messaging and a wide variety of educational and rehabilitative programming.

The Joliet Public Library's Black Road branch closed on Dec. 15. The partial reopening will provide more space for reading and browsing the library’s full collection,

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is set to host a series of monthly webinars to help residents prepare for emergency situations.

In moving the Yorkville school district’s application for annexation and rezoning of three parcels totaling around 155-acres forward, it was revealed one of the parcels could house a new fire station.

According to the McHenry County Department of Health’s respiratory illness surveillance report, respiratory illness as a whole and flu, COVID and RSV are all at peak levels.

A Rock Falls father and daughter have teamed up to bring back local favorite Arnie’s Happy Spot and its original chicken recipe. Owners Dave and Maddie Cochran held a soft opening for the restaurant at 1667 Hoover Road in Deer Grove, now called The Happy Spot, on Dec. 11.

The Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 19-16 in the regular season finale Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears’ opponents for the 2026 season are set. Take a look at where the Bears will be playing next season and who will come into town.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo will be inactive against the Detroit Lions in the team’s regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library say excitement is already building for the Annual Used Book Sale, a “highly anticipated community favorite” event.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program is a professionally trained, all volunteer unit that provides supplemental staffing and support to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

The Three Rivers Association of Realtors recently announced its Top 100 Realtors in a video pinned to the top of its Facebook page.

Books range from bestsellers, lesser known titles and books by independent authors, alongside "bookish gifts."

The Friends of the Fox River is urging community members to join their efforts to prevent the U.S. EPA from ending protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams. It all comes down to what's defined as "Waters of the United States."

Naperville-based Property Addon submitted the concept plan for the property, which is directly adjacent to the Fox River to the east. Plan commissioners to review plan Jan. 8

The nonprofit organization has been located at 23907 W. Industrial Drive for more than 10 years. Wags 2 Wishes rescues abandoned, abused and sick animals and helps find new homes for them.

From the passing of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan to county historian Jack Klasey, the Kankakee County community experienced the loss of beloved people.

Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner has reponded to two violent public acts that happened on New Year’s Eve and thanked police and prosecutors for their prompt responses.

Venezuelans on Saturday scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. military captured President Nicolás Maduro

Seven mothers and their children ages 0 to 5 – and one apartment manager – will live in the apartment building as the mothers receive treatment for substance abuse

Fire Protection District crews responded to 19 structure fires, 50 other types of fires in the Yorkville-area in 2025.

These patrols allowed the state police to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving.

Trump described Maduro as being “highly guarded” in a presidential palace that was “like a fortress.” Maduro had nearly made it to a safe room inside it, Trump told reporters, although “he was unable to close it.”

Duane Meyer, 43, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with an Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire.

At an emergency meeting Tuesday, the Kankakee School Board approved the immediate closure of Edison Primary due to structural issues in the building, which had been home to 185 students in kindergarten through third grades.

Three people, including two minors, were injured after a car crashed into an Algonquin home Friday night, leaving it severely damaged, officials report.

This year’s free, all-ages bald eagle celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

City spokeswoman says vote expected "early in the new year." JCA has been told possibly Jan. 20. But no date has been set.

One year ends and another begins, there is no better time to reflect on the news stories that inspired happy feelings in 2025.

The title of first baby of the new year, went to baby Aaron L. of Joliet, who was born to parents Lisbeth and Carlos at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1.

A Whiteside County man has been charged with criminal sexual assault, battery, and unlawful restraint in connection with a Dec. 31 incident

The village’s Unified Development Ordinance states that painting brick, limestone or other natural stone is prohibited so that the materials retain their natural colors.

County elections, leadership changes at the Diocese of Joliet and for some large school districts are just some of the stories we will be following this year.

The only constant in life is change and in 2025, like most years, there were plenty of changes which took place in Kankakee County.

A Woodstock woman has been accused of arson in a fire that broke out at the local Walmart on New Year’s Eve.

Saying he wasn’t comfortable with forcing the county to pay, a Whiteside County judge has denied the public defender’s office's request to hire an expert to watch consumptive DNA evidence testing in a case accusing a Sterling man of sexual assault and abuse.

Charges have been upgraded to aggravated arson against a 21-year-old woman who is accused of intentionally setting a fire in Walmart in Woodstock.

Chicago Bears top wide receiver Rome Odunze returned to practice for the first time in three weeks Friday as the team prepared for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Saying he wants to “step back and reflect on my candidacy,” Democrat Bruce Leon has announced he’s suspending his congressional campaign in the largely suburban 9th District.

The report focuses on the areas of access to food and nutrition, maternal and child health, and behavior health and substance use.

A developer wants to install an industrial and commercial business park with travel center, a gas station and convenience store along Peace Road in DeKalb. The plan is being called the DeKalb Commerce Center, documents show.

While statewide litigation plays its hand, the city of St. Charles is once again deferring the enforcement of a push tax on video gaming.

The charges alleged Christopher McClinton used a counterfeit $100 to buy a lottery ticket on July 13 from a gas station in Joliet.

The charges, filed Tuesday, Dec. 30, stem from a Dec. 7 incident in which the man is accused of possessing meth while carrying a loaded BB gun.

The long-range facility plan is broken down into three phases: facility condition assessment, educational alignment and long-range facility planning.

The first move following Mattel's move with the indoor water park in Bradley took place at Monday's Bradley Village Board meeting.

You may be surprised at how much you’re spending on things like coffees and TV subscriptions. Try keeping track of all expenses for a full month.

The Chicago Bears were without a couple offensive starters Thursday as the team returned to the practice field. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and right guard both missed practice while rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III was a full participant.