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08/01/2026

A man who died in a standoff with police in Batavia killed himself, and officers were justified in shooting at him, the Kane County state’s attorney announced Tuesday.

A man who died in a standoff with police in August in Batavia killed himself, authorities announced Tuesday. A joint news release from Batavia police and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser sa...

08/01/2026

Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.

Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock. Kate and Mitch Parisek adopted him from Animal House Shelter in Huntl...

08/01/2026

Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed fellow Evanstonian Daniel Biss as her successor in the 9th Congressional District.

Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed fellow Evanstonian Daniel Biss as her successor in the 9th Congressional District. “I feel a deep responsibility to ensure our residents are...

07/01/2026

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Tuesday that legislation giving the Chicago Bears tax breaks and state assistance to redevelop Arlington Park is not high in his agenda this spring.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said he is hopeful about the Chicago Bears’ prospects of victory over the Green Bay Packers in their playoff game on Saturday. But he likely didn’t...

07/01/2026

In their much-anticipated pursuit of another starting pitcher, the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday, signaling what would be the organization's biggest offseason move to date.

07/01/2026

A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered a psychological examination for the man who authorities say fatally beat his father with a sledgehammer in the family’s Schaumburg home.

A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered a psychological examination for the man who authorities say fatally beat his father with a sledgehammer in the family’s Schaumburg home. During the behavior...

07/01/2026

Mount Prospect has released legal costs associated with its fight against Prestige Feed Products

Mount Prospect spent more than $700,000 on its legal battle with an animal feed producer accused of releasing unpleasant odors from its plant for years. Prestige Feed Products, which faced complaints ...

07/01/2026

A Crystal Lake police officer was given a written reprimand after he lost a personal rifle that authorities said was recovered by a convicted felon.

A Crystal Lake police officer was given a written reprimand after he lost a personal rifle that authorities said was recovered by a convicted felon. An internal investigation was conducted after a day...

07/01/2026

The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years before it discovered the mistake.

The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website ...

07/01/2026

A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings — including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel — at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.

A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings — including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel — at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. To ensure the d...

07/01/2026

After much speculation, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on Tuesday confirmed he’ll run for mayor of Chicago in 2027.

After much speculation, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on Tuesday confirmed he’ll run for mayor of Chicago in 2027. Quigley revealed his political plans at the end of an interview on WGN 720-AM. Responding ...

07/01/2026

A Roselle firefighter was uninjured after falling through a floor while battling a house fire near Schaumburg Tuesday afternoon.

A Roselle firefighter was uninjured after falling through a floor while battling a house fire near Schaumburg Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the single-family home on the 100 block of ...