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Bradley-Bourbonnais High School Opens 2026-27 Student Parking Registration

Bradley, IL – Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 has opened student parking permit registration for the 2026-27 school year, with discounted early bird pricing available for a limited...

Lake County, IL Cold Case: Woman Charged in Newborn’s Grocery Store Death After 25 Years

Round Lake Beach, IL – Nearly 25 years after a newborn infant was found dead in a bag...

Hobart, IN Crash Today: Vehicle Slams Into Home on Joliet Street

Hobart, IN – Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle that crashed into a home in Hobart, prompting...

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...

Lake County, IL Route 60 Motorcycle Crash Kills Mundelein Man

Mettawa, IL – A 43-year-old Mundelein man was killed Monday night after his motorcycle collided with an SUV...

Jesse White Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards Extended Until Feb. 1, 2021

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months –...

Ex-Gov. George Ryan reflects on historic decision

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Most soon-to-be former governors, on their way out of office, keep a low profile as they prepare to...

Herscher says yes to Trick-or-Treating, Bourbonnais holds for decision

BOURBONNAIS – Tuesday night, the Village of Herscher announced Halloween will go forward with normal hours next month.  The Village Board did not cite specific...

October Film Screening and Discussion Series on “Slavery and the Making of America”

KANKAKEE - A four-part viewings and discussions of the PBS production “Slavery and the Making of America” will be held both in-person and online...

‘Nobody’s alone’: Manteno man reflects on recent walk, aims to keep promoting mental health awareness

While Jake Smith’s recent 24-mile trek through the streets of Manteno was, for all intents and purposes, a solo endeavor, the mental health advocate...

Joyce: Local schools to receive nearly $2 million to bridge digital divide

PARK FOREST – State Senator Patrick Joyce announced Tuesday afternoon area schools in  the 40th Illinois State Senate District are on pace to receive...
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