Illinois

Central Illinois Weather Update: 3 Tornadoes Confirmed After Sunday Storms

Springfield, IL – The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in southeast Illinois during severe storms that moved through the region on Sunday, June 21. According...

Orland Park, IL Playground Opening: Ribbon Cutting Held at Schussler Park

Orland Park, IL – Families gathered Monday as the Village of Orland Park celebrated the opening of a...

Winnebago County, IL Homicide Probe Launched After 20-Year-Old Found Dead

Rockford, IL – Rockford police are investigating a homicide after a 20-year-old man was found fatally shot inside...

Illinois Pollinators This Week: Hoverflies May Be More Important Than You Think

Urbana, IL – Many Illinois residents may mistake them for bees, but hoverflies are emerging as one of...

Whiteside County, IL Hit-and-Run: Deputies Search for RAM 1500 After Bicyclist Seriously Hurt

Rock Falls, IL – Authorities in Whiteside County are searching for the driver of a pickup truck believed...

Will County, IL – SBA Provides Aid for Ice Jams and Flooding Recovery Efforts

Wilmington, IL - In response to the severe ice jams and flooding from January 15-25, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended a...

Peotone, Illinois Announces $3.3 Million Downtown Revitalization Project; Open House Scheduled

Peotone, IL - The Village of Peotone is set to undergo a transformative streetscape project aimed at revitalizing the downtown area.  According to the announcement...

Bourbonnais, IL – Springtime joy bounds into Bourbonnais with the Bunny Bonanza at Exploration Station

Bourbonnais, IL - The Exploration Station in Bourbonnais invites families to celebrate Easter with its delightful Bunny Bonanza on March 30th.  According to the event...

Will County, IL – New Orleans North Festival at Joliet Slammers: A Must-Visit August Event

Joliet, IL - The 12th annual Joliet New Orleans North Slammers Festival is coming, an enduring August tradition that brings the essence of the...

Crest Hill, IL – Fatal Night on Route 30: Vehicle Strikes Three, Flees Scene

Crest Hill, IL - A somber scene unfolded on Route 30, known as Plainfield Road, between Caton Farm and Larkin, when a vehicle struck...

Kankakee, IL – Local Entrepreneurs Invited to Join Kankakee Farmers’ Market as Vendors

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee Farmers' Market is now inviting local entrepreneurs to apply as vendors for the upcoming market season. Those interested in showcasing their...
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