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A woman and man in Joliet are expected to survive a shooting that left them wounded in on East Benton Street, police said. 

The 117th National Convention of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc. was held July 9–13 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz., bringing together members from across the country under the theme “Gems of the Universe.”

After three individuals were awarded for helping save a man who suffered cardiac arrest at the downtown boat launch in Yorkville, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District is sharing more about the incident to educate the public.

Iroquois County Historical Society will host its 6th annual boneless tenderized pork chop sandwich fundraiser Friday, Aug. 1.

Teamsters Local 179 President Chris Richter said some ground was gained during the most recent bargaining session with Republic Services on Wednesday, but major sticking points remain - especially health care, pensions and wages.

A vehicle hijacking that started in Kankakee on Tuesday ended when the alleged offender crashed into two vehicles in Bradley.

The city of Wheaton has commissioned a traffic calming study at Harrison Avenue and Washington Street.

Two people were trapped in their Toyota and later hospitalized after a crash with a semi truck Wednesday near the border of Kane and DeKalb counties, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Merchant Street MusicFest is back this weekend at the downtown Kankakee Train Depot, with headlining artists to include pop-punk cover band All American Throwbacks and rapper Warren G.

The Peru Police Department is one step closer to beginning the search for a part-time social worker, thanks in part to a grant from the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Earlier this month, Ottawa City Recreation held its 2025 tennis tournament, with competition stretching across 16 divisions with about 100 participants this year.

A batch of mosquitoes collected in Marseilles has tested positive for West Nile virus — the first documented virus activity in the county this year, according to a news release from the La Salle County Health Department.

Executive Director of HumanKIND Dylan Conmy has joined the staff of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation as administrative assistant to Director of Operations Janice Corrigan.

Two developers looking to convert old buildings in McHenry to apartments got an early nod for their plans, though a new proposal to convert one building into a community center has emerged.

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, announced he will not seek reelection next year.

Geneva’s Third Street will feature 140 artists for the Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Arts Fair this weekend, officials said.

A 16-year-old teen in Joliet was caught carrying two loaded handguns, one of which had a high-capacity magazine, inside of a backpack after fleeing from officers, police said.

The project began June 3 and Woolley Road had been expected to reopen on July 22. That has been pushed back to the end of the day on Aug. 15.

Bourbonnais’ new police chief is no stranger to the department. David Morefield, who retired from the department in 2016, was approved 6-0 by trustees during Monday’s board meeting despite some concerns about the mayor's interview process.

“Dancing for Our Tribe: Potawatomi Tradition in the New Millennium,” a photographic exhibit will open Friday at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

The city of Yorkville is begrudgingly taking over the maintenance work for Cannonball Estates subdivisions following the disbandment of the homeowners association. However, residents could face higher fees.

The Kankakee City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget ordinance during Monday’s meeting. Mayor Chris Curtis said the $113,640 projected budget surplus is in line with the past four years’ budgets.

Prosecutors called a defense request for the dismissal of an Elwood murder case over a detective’s missing field notes an “extreme sanction” when less severe options would be more appropriate.

Some residents spoke up during Monday's meeting about a 'dysfunctional' board.

The 3rd Annual Natalie Claire Conrad Memorial Foundation Bike Poker Run will roll out Sunday, July 27, across multiple locations in Ottawa.

The city of Sycamore has joined DeKalb, Genoa and Sandwich by also enacting a 1% grocery tax, which will replace the sunsetting 1% state tax on most grocery items.

Lauren Gross, of Bradley, hopes for a birthday bash unlike any other. But while the party is important to her, the fact she has beaten the odds by miles is the best gift she will receive.

A pedestrian was killed Monday night when she was struck by a car on Ogden Avenue, authorities said,

A crowd of people lined Illinois Route 47 in Morris Thursday to 'make good trouble,' as the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis often referred to peaceful protesting.

The Crystal Lake Park District Board found itself in another hostile meeting that lasted nearly five hours with yelling, personal jabs and booing from the public with over 100 people in attendance.

Residents are encouraged to attend and give feedback on the Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road in Joliet at the upcoming meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5.

The Geneva City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a proposed facilities master plan that will guide officials as they decide what to do with aging, obsolete buildings.

The DeKalb County Health Department announced Tuesday that mosquitoes collected in traps in the city of Sycamore have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The worship band Heirborn will perform at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at Washington Square Park in downtown Ottawa.

A Joliet man has been charged with robbing a local gas station while armed with a knife. He fled the scene on a bicycle.

Plans for another data center have sprouted in Yorkville’s agriculture fields. A 130-acre data center campus is being proposed south of Corneils Road and east of Beecher Road.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Central Citizens’ Library District invites the community to be part of its history through an engraved brick fundraiser.

he Ottawa Fire Department responded to a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the 2500 Block of Cherry Lane for reports of smoke and windows breaking, Fire Chief Brian Bressner said in a news release.

If you drive too fast through Batavia, you might want to lighten up on the gas pedal: Police are increasing their patrols for speeders through July 31.

The United Methodist Church of Geneva's annual rummage sale raised $20,000 for charity and helped keep many items out of landfills.

Many folks have stepped beyond protests and rallies to protest the Trump administration by running for local office, joining advocacy groups and getting involved in their communities

The Ottawa Recreation Department will host its annual Summer Carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Rigden Park in Ottawa, 620 W. Jackson St.

Ottawa will celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a community event Sunday, July 27, at Riordan Pool, featuring free admission, complimentary ice cream and a leadership transition in the city’s recreation department.

Cary police remind residents to keep cars locked after “several” vehicle burglaries were reported overnight into Monday.

With the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center scheduled for some crucial votes, Tuesday could be the night Yorkville sows the seeds for a new future, a digital manufacturing future.

The closure is expected to last about one month, weather permitting, according to a news release from the La Salle County Highway Department. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

The committee believes the city could fund it with a 20-year bond. However, during Monday’s committee of the whole, some aldermen weren’t convinced.

Organizers said bus seats are still available for those wishing to attend the meeting. Reservations can be made by contacting the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce at 815-433-0084.

Joliet police are investigating four shootings since Thursday, July 17, that left homes and vehicles damaged but resulted in no injuries.

The levels detected were well below the maximum contaminant levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to Oswego village officials.