The 9th Congressional District candidate forum held last Thursday (Sept. 24) at the Skokie Public Library was fairly cordial, with Democratic nominee Daniel Biss and Republican nominee John Elleson occasionally...

Here’s a look at how the girls golf regionals went for the Journal-area teams Tuesday, Sept. 29:

The IHSA girls golf regionals began Tuesday, Sept. 29 across the state as teams and golfers all tried to extend their season another week, including seven Journal-area teams at Bloomingdale Golf Club...

Three of the seven complete Journal-area girls teams in the annual Meet of Champions cross country meet hosted by Palatine at Deer Grove East finished in the top seven Saturday, Sept. 26, but they couldn’t...

Here's a look at the week seven football games for the Journal-area:

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been missing since mid-September. Dynasty D. Brandon, 26, w…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Sangamon County Sheriff’s Lieutenant was given a traffic ticket after he was recorded on camera hitting a pedestrian in his squad car. His employer released…

A 20-year-old man struck by a Metra commuter train in downtown Des Plaines walked away from the incident without major injuries.

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday night after he was hit by a train in Danville. The incident happened at a railroad crossing near Main Street and …

One thing you have to give Brad Pitt (62) credit for over the last 10-15 years is his willingness to stretch himself playing any variety of characters, finally earning an Oscar for supporting actor in...

Elk Grove Village is shifting to a schedule of one village board meeting per month, Mayor Craig Johnson announced.

Lago, an Italian steakhouse by chef Fabio Viviani, is slated to open at 1808 Waukegan Rd. in Glenview by November.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Early voting in Champaign County is temporarily suspended due to what the Clerk’s Office called a “technical issue impacting voting.” The Clerk’s…

A new Greek restaurant, Nisi Greek Grill, will open this October in the village of Rosemont's Parkway Park entertainment district. It will occupy space that was formerly used by Saltwater Coastal Grill. ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign is no stranger to the Marching Illini, as the sights and sounds of the orange and blue take over campus in the fall. This season is a special one for a hand…

Rendering of possible new stadium in Arlington Heights where the Chicago Bears would play home games. Reports that Illinois legislators and Gov. Pritzker met with a Chicago Bear representative and NFL...

PANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Pana volleyball has earned wins over its first 22 games of the season. The Panthers have started 3-0 in South Central conference play. This strong starts comes despite Pan…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Raphael Dongo Kengue is stepping up into a bigger goal-scoring role for St. Thomas More boys soccer as a senior. “We weren’t sure how we were really going…

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The first day of October is typically a crunch day for farmers and the USDA. It’s the first day of the federal fiscal year. Unlike last year, the U.S. governme…

A former Glenview fire engine recently put to work in San Jose, Guatemala, responded to a fiery, fatal crash on Saturday, Sept. 19.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema spoke with members of the local media once more on Thursday before the Illini take on Purdue for a week five contest. The ga…

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — In Effingham, the Unit 40 school district is calling on community members to keep its buses moving. The board of education is recognizing an urgent situation: a short…

Elk Grove Village Police K9 Uber retired after 10 years of service on Friday, Sept. 18. He and his handler, officer Kevin Wsol, are expected to be honored at the Tuesday, Oct. 13 village board meeting.

Hersey has had a great start to the boys soccer season going unbeaten through their first 12 matches.

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham Police Department is investigating a suspicious item that was found during a traffic stop. While they don’t know what it is yet, the driver who ha…

Chicago Bears coordinators met with the media at Halas Hall on Thursday as the team prepares for its Week 4 home game against the New York Jets. Here's what the coordinators said about Case Keenum's big...

IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Kankakee man is facing a number of gun and drug charges after his arrest in Iroquois County Tuesday. In a release, the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office …

WATSON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) — A truck was destroyed, and at least 30 acres were burned by a field fire in Effingham County on Wednesday. The fire happened near Central Grade School in Watson…

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A drug raid in Rantoul last year resulted in not only the discovery of a gun, but marijuana and $61,000 in loose change in the attic of a home. Now, the man accused of p…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – After two teenagers were arrested in connection with a shooting on Monday, in which a teenager was shot in the leg, Pastor Willie Comer said his first thought was “No…

The East Maine School District 63 Board of Education voted in August to reduce a proposed bond referendum by 26%, trimming the measure from $163 million to $120.6 million following a resident survey and...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team seized 200 counterfeit Cartier watches on Sept. 18. The two shipments of counterfeit watches would have sold at retail...

Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 7 in high school football in McHenry County.

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition Northwestern Wildcats Willie the Wildcat New Ryan Field Bobblehead commemorating the opening...

Niles village trustees at an August village board meeting. (Tom Robb/Journal photo) Mayor George Alpogianis provided new details about a $52,500 feasibility study for a potential sports and recreation...

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Seeff Grauer’s first season as head coach hasn’t gone exactly how the Falcons would’ve liked, but he has seen growth throughout the first six week…

The Mendota boys golf team won a Class 1A regional title, plus more results in Wednesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s a new minor available for all University of Illinois students, and it’s a program encouraging the next generation to explore entrepreneurship. WCI…

The Chicago Bears would’ve practiced without three offensive starters Wednesday had the team held one. Caleb Williams, Braxton Jones and Jonah Jackson all would've missed practice according to an estimated...

Putnam County High School held its 2nd annual homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 in Granville. Hall-Putnam County plays Kewanee on Friday at 7p.m. in Richard Nesti Stadium Hall High School.

The house at 613 2nd Avenue in Ottawa was sold on Sept. 10 for $240,000, or $163 per square foot.

Des Plaines police released new information, including audio and video from 911 calls, police body-worn cameras, and surveillance video from neighbors, and an extensive narrative detailing a Wednesday,...

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — With cooler temperatures approaching, that also means respiratory viruses will soon be on the rise. With that in mind, Central Illinois health departments are gearin…

DALTON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village of Dalton City is expected to be under a boil order for at least the next two weeks, according to village officials. At 4:38 p.m. on Wednesday, the vill…

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Nov. 3 general election is approaching quickly, and Champaign County is short of 110 election judges. County Clerk Aaron Ammons said they need 270 total to run all o…

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is now offering mothers a chance to donate surplus breast milk to help premature and medically fragile infants. The hospital is now …