Welch unseats Madigan, capping historic week for Black Caucus
One of the most transformative six-day periods in the history of Illinois government came to an end Wednesday with the election of Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, as the... — Updated 1/14/2021
Oakton faculty and staff recognized for excellence
Demonstrating Oakton Community College’s commitment to faculty and staff excellence, President Joianne L. Smith, Ph.D., recognized individuals who've made outstanding... — Updated 1/14/2021
Plainfield high schools were honored at the Lewis University Art Invitational
Student artists from Plainfield High School – Central Campus, and Plainfield East and South high schools were honored at the fourth annual Lewis University Art Invitational on... — Updated 1/14/2021
Armed Robbery leads to arrest of two women in Lisle
On Friday, December 11, 2020, just after 10:00 pm, Lisle Police responded to an armed robbery in the area of Four Lakes Drive and Eastlake Drive. The victim, a 25- year-old male... — Updated 1/14/2021
Dog, owner reunited after three years
When Debra Mejeur lost her dog, Lola, in October 2017, she never thought she would see her furry friend again. But thanks to a microchip, DuPage County Animal Services reunited... — Updated 12/10/2020
Romeoville Police Department's K9 Rood to get donation of body armor
Romeoville Police Department’s K9 Rood will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9... — Updated 1/14/2021
The Avery Coonley School teacher receives national recognition for tireless efforts to connect with students during the pandemic
Joe Schallmoser, a Downers Grove resident, has been teaching physical education at The Avery Coonley School for 16 years. During his time at the school, he has found creative ways... — Updated 1/14/2021
Dirksen Jr. High student council collects books and toys for Morningstar Mission
The Dirksen Junior High School Student Council is sponsoring a Book and Toy Drive for MorningStar Mission. New or gently used books and toys may be dropped off at Dirksen Junior High School, 421 S. Midland Avenue in Joliet until... — Updated 12/10/2020
New jobless claims surge in Illinois
More than 107,000 Illinois workers filed first-time unemployment claims last week, a 45-percent increase over the week before as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to wreak havoc on the state and national economies. The Illinois... — Updated 12/10/2020
Troy 30-C schools partner with public libraries Shorewood-Troy and Joliet Public Libraries to provide library cards to every student
The Troy Community School District 30-C school board recently approved a collaboration between the district and the Joliet Public and Shorewood-Troy Libraries, that allows all Troy... — Updated 12/10/2020
- WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
- Restaurants push back as 10th region placed under mitigations
- Subject arrested and in custody following October 15 shooting
- Free COVID-19 testing Sunday at Plainfield Central HS
- CityXones finds your early voting place wherever you are in Cook County
- Crest Hill police making progress on shooting; asking witnesses to step forward
- Update on Romeoville shooting
- Two shot in Crest Hill's Woodlands complex
- Campaigning or cooperating in Crest Hill?
- $110,000 in grants awarded to local charities
- Edward Foundation's virtual BIG GIVE set for Oct. 22
- Village of Lisle continues support of business community, extends outdoor dining and drinking program
- Denied marijuana dispensary applicants will have chance to amend applications
- Holiday food basket sign-up starts September 8, 2020.
- Edward Foundation Charity Golf Tournament raises $403,000
- Get moving this fall with the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge
- Lockport Park District announces events
- Bertino-Tarrant reminds people of driver's license extensions
- DuPage County Approves $300,000 for Flu Vaccines for Uninsured Residents
- Retired administrator Tony Manville earns awards
- Niles-Maine District Library trustee resigns
- Joliet storm update
- Romeoville's National Weather Service office protects all of Chicagoland
- Local STEM company continues giving through local partnerships
- COVID-19 Update: Positivity rate stays at 4.1 percent, state reports 20 more deaths
- State regulators grill ComEd execs over fraud admission
- Sheriffs' Association says Pritzker prisoner transfer order ineffective
- Claar officially retires as mayor of Bolingbrook after nearly 34 years
- Niles Police Sgt. Joseph Lazo hospitalized after crash in Texas
- Census Representatives will begin visiting Plainfield households next week
- District 202 high schools hold drive-through graduations
- GOP lawmakers' call for ComEd hearings rebuffed
- Pledge of cooperation eases fears after state, federal leaders clash
- District 202 proposal to start year with remote learning fails
- Romeoville to hold essential workers parade
- DuPage County Awards $1 Million to Local Nonprofits
- Pritzker 'watching numbers very, very closely,' but vague on potential to roll back reopening
- As general election approaches, House GOP again demands ethics reform legislation
- Marijuana sales create $52 million in state revenue in first six months
- Minooka holds in-person graduation
West's Howland signs to play football at Indiana
In 2017, Joliet West was gifted a star-studded athlete that changed their football program for the future. Historically, West has not been known to have a dominant football... — Updated 1/14/2021
Locals shine on Division-I rosters
With the high school sports seasons still suspended in Illinois and the poor play from the Bulls and Bears and abbreviated college football seasons, there has not been much for... — Updated 12/10/2020
State, IHSA have different plans for winter sports
The private organization that governs high school sports in the state voted Wednesday to begin the basketball season next month - defying the new guidance for winter sports that... — Updated 12/10/2020
Crest Hill Sports Huddle goes unbeaten in pandemic
In 2020, it seems the only clear-cut winner of anything has been COVID-19, as the pandemic and subsequent lockdown by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has wiped out everything from... — Updated 10/21/2020
Chicagoland Speedway will not host a 2021 NASCAR event
The 2021 NASCAR schedule is expected to be released Wednesday and Joliet's Chicagoland Speedway will not be part of the lineup. The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Gander... — Updated 10/21/2020
D.202 student athletes give back to local restaurant owner
Thirty student athletes from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield South High School and Plainfield North High School donated $500 to honor and thank a Plainfield... — Updated 10/13/2020
Bolingbrook's Borland tweets letter from Ohio State athletes as rebuttal to #BigTenUnited
Ohio State University captain and Bolingbrook graduate Tuf Borland Tweeted a letter Aug. 7 attributed to the the one put out by a group called #BIGTENUNITED just one day earlier. In the original statement, #BIGTENUNITED wrote,... — Updated 8/11/2020
Downers Grove's Burdi makes MLB debut with White Sox
In the sixth inning of a game that saw the Chicago White Sox losing 6-0, Downers Grove native Zack Burdi lived a childhood dream. The former Downers Grove South Mustang, Burdi made... — Updated 9/23/2020
New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition
The state on Wednesday released new guidelines for youth and recreational sports that will drastically limit allowable activities based on the risk of spreading the novel... — Updated 8/11/2020
IHSA revises 2020-21 sports schedule
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special meeting on July 29, 2020, where the Board announced its intended plans for the 2020-21 school... — Updated 8/20/2020
Pandemic can't stop Crest Hill native from singing
While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people around the world to sing the blues, it has made Arbender Robinson sing just about anything else. A veteran of musical theater and... — Updated 10/13/2020
Downers Grove Park District BBQ Bolt Run/Walk offers end-of-summer fun on Aug. 29
The Downers Grove Park District will host the BBQ Bolt Run/Walk at 8AM on Saturday, Aug. 29. Starting and finishing at McCollum Park in Downers Grove, the BBQ Bolt will provide an... — Updated 9/8/2020