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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 Bridge over the Des Plaines River for emergency repairs due to...

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...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

Chicago Man Serving 60-Day Sentence Found Dead in Lake County Jail Cell

Lake County, IL - Authorities in Lake County have launched an investigation after a 61-year-old Chicago man, serving...

KVTA’s Little Shop of Horrors Takes Center Stage in Kankakee

KANKAKEE - Get ready to be enthralled by the deviously delicious world of "Little Shop of Horrors," a Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical that...

Three Illinois Teens Charged in Shocking Murder Case in Aurora

Aurora, IL - Aurora Police Department (APD) has cracked the case surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred on the city's West Side. Three juveniles, aged...

Wright at Twilight: Star-Studded Evening at Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House

KANKAKEE, IL - Get ready for a dazzling evening at Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House. On September 7, from 5 to 8 PM,...

Bourbonnais Fire District Celebrates 75 Years with Spectacular Community Day

BOURBONNAIS, IL â€” Join the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District on October 28th to commemorate 75 years of dedicated service. Don't miss out on a fun-filled...

Chicagoland Speedway’s Facebook Page Hacked: Rebranding Request Shocks 100k Followers

Update: As of 2pm Chicagoland Speedway had regained control of the page. Route 66 Raceway still remained affected by the hack. Joliet, IL - Nearly...

Chicago Men Behind Enormous U-Haul Cannabis Bust: 700 Plants Uncovered in Illinois Home

KANKAKEE, IL - A routine traffic stop in Kankakee led to the discovery of a colossal cannabis operation in Bonfield, with approximately 700 plants flourishing...
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