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Police say the man chased two employees into a maintenance room and then used the weapon to try to get into the locked r...
08/18/2026

Police say the man chased two employees into a maintenance room and then used the weapon to try to get into the locked room before barricading himself in his apartment.

Police are renewing their call for information in the 2023 shooting death of 15-year-old Damian Hernandez.
08/18/2026

Police are renewing their call for information in the 2023 shooting death of 15-year-old Damian Hernandez.

Featured attractions include an epic sports court, battle beam, extreme dodgeball, rock climbing wall with air bag, ninj...
08/18/2026

Featured attractions include an epic sports court, battle beam, extreme dodgeball, rock climbing wall with air bag, ninja ropes course, extreme double zipline and more.

What we know so far.
08/17/2026

What we know so far.

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
08/17/2026

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Elected officials described the closure as "devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure" of ...
08/17/2026

Elected officials described the closure as "devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure" of the plant. | Link in comments ⬇️

The Republican nominee's campaign said it was unaware of the Rockford pastor's criminal history, according to the Chicag...
08/17/2026

The Republican nominee's campaign said it was unaware of the Rockford pastor's criminal history, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. | Link in comments ⬇️

It's in the top 10 most expensive places in Illinois to buy a home.
08/17/2026

It's in the top 10 most expensive places in Illinois to buy a home.

See how the El Niño could affect winter weather in Illinois in 2026-27. | Link in comments ⬇️
08/17/2026

See how the El Niño could affect winter weather in Illinois in 2026-27. | Link in comments ⬇️

Plus: Bears tickets among most expensive in NFL | Teen girl missing | Football coach suspended | Man with machete | Tomm...
08/17/2026

Plus: Bears tickets among most expensive in NFL | Teen girl missing | Football coach suspended | Man with machete | Tommy John dies | Link in comments ⬇️

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