Along with the construction of two new school buildings, the $275 million would pay for additions to Yorkville High School.

The Bradley Village Board on Monday unanimously approved its $2.37 million property tax levy.

The Mountain West Conference announced its home and away opponents for the 2026 season, the first for NIU in the conference.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.

Bourbonnais trustees approved the village’s tax rate during the board’s Monday meeting.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sinnissippi Center's Andy Jackson about National Impaired Driving Prevention Awareness Month and how listeners can keep themselves and loved ones safe while enjoying the holiday season.

Host Brandon Clark chats with Dixon's mayor about the city's tax levy, comprehensive plan, high school fall sports teams, and more.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with bonus guest Spencer Aurand, executive director of The Dixon: Historic Theatre. The pair chat about the theater's upcoming 2026 season.

The 2026 McHenry Music Festival will combine country, southern rock and metal acts - possibly for the last time

The Chicago Bears will play the Green Bay Packers for a second time in 14 days, Saturday night at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall and break down key matchups for the rematch

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that the woman an Itasca man is accused of shooting dead near Harvard was his wife.

At the Dec. 15 Plainfield Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved an ordinance increasing water and sewer fees. This is the first increase since Feb. 1, 2021.

The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission unanimously denied a third request Tuesday from developer Shodeen to demolish a circa-1840 former blacksmith shop after a 90-minute public hearing. Some commissioners accused Shodeen of turning the property into an eyesore.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its consumer price index was up 2.7% in November from a year earlier, lower than the 3% that was forecast

Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick in next year. Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.

A 66-year-old woman was killed Tuesday after she was struck by a car while attempting to walk across the road near her home in unincorporated Sycamore, authorities said.

The biggest summer event in Joliet has been called off for 2026. The Joliet Park District plans to replace it with a downsized event in 2027, and it may not be in the summer.

An Elgin woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the starvation and torture of a child in her care. "In my many years as a prosecutor, this is one of the most disturbing cases I have encountered," Assistant State’s Attorney Lori Schmidt said.

Darryl Lee Jr., 19, of Kankakee, has plead not guilty to the charges. He faces 11 felony counts, including first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and armed robbery.

The City Council approved Serenity Landing, a 183.68-acre mixed-use housing development that will be located between Briggs Street, Farrell Road, Bruce Road and Oak Street.

The city of Kankakee will continue its curbside recycling program with contractor Republic Services, of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Grundy County Board approved a $15,184,150 tax levy on Tuesday, a 2.65% increase from the 2024 tax levy.

The vaccines are covered at no cost for Medicaid and Medicare patients, as well as by certain private insurance plans.

Current Campton Hills officer Douglas Kucik pleaded not guilty to felony charges related to illegal gun sales in a court appearance this month. Three others charged, two former officers and a former chief, also appeared in court.

The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.

Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day 2025 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 7

Silver Cross Hospital issued a warning about rising cases of norovirus this holiday season and shared tips to avoid getting sick or spreading germs.

A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement in a case accusing him of home invasion, sex assault, and aggravated battery was turned down in Whiteside County Circuit Court says his right to a speedy trial has been violated and is asking that the case be dismissed

A powerful and fast-moving weather system is expected to bring a wide range of hazardous conditions to northern Illinois on Thursday, with the greatest impacts likely developing by late afternoon and evening

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers in a closed-door interview Wednesday that his team of investigators “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald Trump had criminally conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election

Chicago Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III both missed practice Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of playing the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds returned in limited fashion.

In November, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 other AG’s offices sued the Trump administration after it attempted to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents

At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Joliet police responded to a report of a robbery at a business on Collins Street.

“This report provides the most detailed picture to date of how alcohol use and misuse affect the health and safety of Illinois residents,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said.

The Rochelle Area Community Foundation announced Tuesday, Dec. 16, a new designated fund, Future of Focus House, that will be aimed at continued improvement of the Ogle County facility that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The NFL named Chicago Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 15 on Wednesday.

Marilyn Michelini served as village president—the first female president in the village’s history – serving three four-year terms.

Bradley police made another arrest in an Oct. 2 incident where officers discovered an alleged marijuana growing operation in the 100 block of South Jefferson Avenue while investigating an armed robbery in progress.

At the Dec. 15 Plainfield Village Board meeting, village trustees unanimously approved an ordinance assessing a $500 administrative fee to the registered owner of any vehicle that flees or attempts to flee from a Plainfield police officer.

Once applications open, voters will be able to visit the Will County Clerk’s official website to complete their request or download a printable form. 

At the Dec. 17 Plainfield School Board meeting, board members are set to vote on changes to the high school student attendance boundaries.

A physician who practiced in Elgin is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old child with intellectual disabilities in an Elgin hotel, Kane County authorities said.

There are three days left to donate to the United Way’s “Home for the Holidays” drive.

The threat allegedly happened at the Kendall County Courthouse Monday morning.

A 75-year-old Itasca man has been charged in the shooting death of a woman Saturday near Harvard, police said. The man also sustained a self-inflicted wound, according to authorities.

Budget is balanced with no new taxes, but city is adding 11 jobs that will pay salaries totalling $920,000.

Senior Border Patrol official Greg Bovino returned to the Chicago area on Tuesday, about a month after leaving to lead immigration enforcements in other cities, immigration advocates say

The Chicago Bears would’ve been without a couple of their top wide receivers Tuesday. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III both would've missed practice according to an estimated report while linebacker Tremaine Edmunds would've returned.

Prepping for a Constitution test, 7th graders at St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles were given the unique experience of engaging and asking questions with Illinois State Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford and Mayor Clint Hull, a retired judge and former prosecutor.

The Will County Coroner's Office announced that Aron Jaime, a firefighter and EMT with the Morris Fire Protection District, died after a vehicle crash on Saturday