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Gunshots near Steuben Elementary School prompt lockdown

KANKAKEE, IL â€“ Steuben Elementary School was put on lockdown on Friday morning due to reports of gunshots fired in the vicinity. The incident occurred...

Limestone Township Library District Offers Seed Library and Fun Events

Limestone Township Library District has expanded its offerings to include a Seed Library for patrons and community members.  Visitors can choose from a variety of...

Aroma Park Firefighters Respond to Garage Fire

AROMA PARK, IL - On Thursday evening, firefighters from Aroma Park were called to the 300 block of West 6th Street for a reported garage...

Illinois Middle School Student Hospitalized After Eating Marijuana Infused Edible

CHICAGO, IL - A student at Nichols Middle School in Evanston, IL, was hospitalized after consuming a marijuana-infused edible, which was given to them by...

Remembering the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado Outbreak: The Fatalities of Stuck Traffic

CHICAGO, IL - As spring weather approaches, it's important to remember the devastating power of nature and the need to take precautions during severe weather...

Illinois Tollway reinstating Violation Notices for Unpaid Tolls next month 

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Tollway is reminding its customers that unpaid tolls can result in violation notices as the agency reinstates its violation enforcement...