Wilmington

Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to their reddish-tan coats, begin their...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday...

Strong Chance of Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana, Substantial Rainfall Expected This Weekend 

Chicago, IL - Communities west of Highway 31 are on alert as meteorologists forecast substantial rainfall and a...

Former Illinois University Student Released Following Alleged Terrorist Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - An Urbana resident and former Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) student was released by the courts after...

Kankakee Alert: Immigrant Dropped Off by Police After Disturbing Home Entry Attempt in Wilmington 

Kankakee, IL - A decision by Wilmington police to transport a Venezuelan immigrant to Kankakee after a troubling...

Illinois Man Held on $3 Million in Wrong-Way Crash that Killed Parents, Injured Kids

WILMINGTON, IL - Michael Trinka, a 33-year-old resident of Wilmington, has been arrested and given a staggering $3 million bond after causing a fatal wrong-way...

Wilmington Teen Identified as Fatality in Rollover Crash

WILMINGTON, IL - A teenager was identified Sunday morning as the fatality in a rollover crash Saturday. The Will County Coroner identified 17-year-old Chloe L. McCully...

Wilmington Firefighters Race Against Time to Tackle Destructive Brush Fire Amidst Fierce Winds

Wilmington, IL - Firefighters sprang into action around 4 p.m. today as reports of a full still alarm brush fire reached station.  The alarm signaled a...

Semi vs. Train Crash in Wilmington causing delays Tuesday 

WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP - Wilmington was rattled early Tuesday morning when the front end of a semi-trailer collided with a train at the railroad crossing on...

New Lenox Firefighters to Host 5th Annual Trap Shoot Fundraiser

NEW LENOX, IL - The New Lenox Professional Firefighters Local 5097 is gearing up for their highly anticipated 5th Annual Trap Shoot fundraiser. The event...

Sizzling Sensation: Oscar Mayer’s Frankmobile Delights with stops in Illinois next week

NEW LENOX, IL - Brace yourselves for a sizzling delight as Oscar Mayer's renowned Frankmobile, formerly known as the Wienermobile, takes center stage in Illinois.  This...
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