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Dwight Public Works Building Engulfed in Flames, State Fire Marshal Investigating 

Dwight, IL – A fire ravaged the Dwight Public Works building overnight, with calls for emergency response dispatched at approximately 12:30 a.m.  According to Dwight...

Shapiro Center in Kankakee Faces COVID Surge, Reflecting Illinois-Wide Health Concerns

KANKAKEE, IL – The Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee is currently grappling with a COVID-19 outbreak, recording 24 cases among staff and residents. This has...

Urgent Search for Missing Teenager Brissa Romero in Carpentersville, Illinois

Carpentersville, IL - The Carpentersville Police Department is diligently working to locate Brissa Romero, a missing 17-year-old. Brissa was last seen on December 4....

U.S. Postal Service Announces No Peak Surcharge for Holiday Season; Releases Shipping Deadlines

Chicago, IL - The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that it will not implement a peak, or demand, surcharge this holiday season, ensuring stable...

University of Illinois Students Revive Holiday Spirit with Dial-A-Carol Tradition in Urbana

Urbana, IL â€” University of Illinois student volunteers are bringing festive joy through their annual Dial-A-Carol tradition.  Opening their phone lines on Thursday, these students offer...

Major Property Overhaul in Peotone, Illinois: Why 1,800 Parcels are Being Remeasured

Peotone, IL â€“ The Peotone Township Assessor's Office has launched a significant project to remeasure approximately 1,800 property parcels, beginning in March 2023. This substantial...