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Route 113 Downed Power Lines Cause Traffic Disruption Sunday Morning 

Custer Park, IL - Early Sunday morning, commuters on Route 113, approximately one mile east of Irish Lane in Custer Park, encountered an unexpected obstacle. Power lines, brought down...

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

COMED warns customers of increased mobile payment scams involving Venmo, others

CHICAGO - COMED customers have lost nearly $30,000 in mobile payment app scams since January 2022. Over 240 incidents have occurred and been reported to Comed...

Human remains discovered in Will County

JOLIET - Will County Coroner Laurie H. Summers announced Monday the discovery of human remains last Wednesday February 23rd, 2022, in an area located...

Joyce: The Duty to Support Law Enforcement, Teachers

We have a duty to support those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. As I travel around the...

Illinois State Police warn of legal consequences for convoy participant 

(The Center Square) – A convoy causing “traffic delays and potentially crashes” is planned over the next few days, according to Illinois State Police....

Chicago man in custody after reports of domestic battery at Thornton’s gas station in Channahon 

CHANNAHON - A 28-year-old Chicago man is in custody today after allegedly repeatedly punching woman at Thornton's gas station. According to Channahon Police, it happened...

United Way’s Coat & Glove Giveaway Set For Saturday, February 19th at the Strong Neighborhoods Elm House

Kankakee, IL – On Saturday, February 19th, from 10 AM to noon, adults and children in need are encouraged to attend United Way’s drive-through...
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