Illinois

DuPage County, IL Warning Today: Harmful Algae Found at Dog Park

DuPage County, IL – The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is warning visitors to keep dogs out of the water after an active harmful algal bloom was confirmed...

Illinois Air Quality Today: Action Day Issued for Chicago Area Tuesday

Chicago, IL – An Air Pollution Action Day has been issued for the greater Chicago metropolitan area, with...

Kane County, IL Man Charged With Disseminating Child Sexual Abuse Material

Kane County, IL – An Elburn man has been ordered held pending trial after prosecutors charged him with...

Joliet, IL Barn Fire Destroys Vacant Structure Saturday Afternoon

Joliet, IL – A large vacant barn was destroyed in a Saturday afternoon fire, but firefighters were able...

Kane County, IL Woman Faces Felony Charges Following Aurora Standoff

Aurora, IL – A 28-year-old Country Club Hills woman is facing multiple criminal charges after Aurora police say...

Illinois Father Pleads Guilty to Murdering Wife, Two Years After Children Discover Mother’s Body

Elgin, IL - Over two years after a distressing discovery by two young children in Elgin, their father, Victor H. Ayllon, has pled guilty...

Tuscola, IL – Significant Pothole on I-57 Creates Headache for Commuters Near Pesotum

Tuscola, IL - A large pothole on Interstate 57 northbound, just south of the Pesotum exit, is causing significant traffic delays and rerouting.  Illinois State...

Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday heroes to lead the Grand Parade.  Celebrating...

Former Illinois University Student Released Following Alleged Terrorist Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - An Urbana resident and former Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) student was released by the courts after being arrested for an alleged terrorist...

Madison County, IL – Commuters Brace for Lane Closures on I-55/70 for Bridge Repairs

Madison County, IL - Travelers on I-55/70 through Madison County face significant delays today as emergency bridge deck patching commences just north of the...
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