Former DeKalb County Board member Savannah Ilenikhena pleaded guilty on Thursday in a scheme to defraud the government of more than $17,000 from its pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office announced

A married couple – including a man convicted in a previous fatal burglary – are accused of having and distributing cocaine from the Wonder Lake home where they with their two children.

West Dundee police said there’s “no identified concern” to the public or wildlife after a Carpentersville man was charged Wednesday with illegally dumping gasoline into a storm sewer.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest for the first time since he injured his hamstring in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Here are five of the most interesting things Williams said Thursday.

From Capitol News Illinois: The state has erased over $1.4 billion in medical debt for almost 700,000 Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar, two years after launching a new relief program

A felon is heading back to prison after pleading guilty to entering a Woodstock apartment while armed with a firearm and striking a woman who lived there.

An appellate court ruled an evidentiary hearing is needed to determine whether a life sentence is appropriate for a man who was convicted of the 2013 Joliet murders known as “Nightmare on Hickory Street.”

Two employees received medical attention after a fire at the Jewel-Osco in St. Charles.

David Mcumber Jr., 35, of Channhon, was charged with felony reckless conduct and misdemeanor endangering the life or health of a child. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Route 14 in Woodstock was closed at the Lake Avenue intersection on the southeastern side of the city Thursday afternoon because of a crash.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Village of Fox Lake, in partnership with Charles Hall Construction, Sterling Hall Capital and WCP Fox Lake I, is proud to announce the official grand opening of The Residences at the Quarry (“The Quarry”), a new 154-unit market-rate apartment complex.

The Hoyle Road Bridge, which passes over the Reagan Memorial Tollway on I-88 in Lee County, is closed for repairs through November, the Illinois Tollway said. The closure began Thursday.

Two major Chicago-area health systems are merging, bringing together 12 hospitals and more than 400 care sites, serving more than 2 million patients, according to an announcement from Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health.

The Made in Kendall recognition program promotes local manufacturing and celebrates the manufacturers and makers that contribute to Kendall County’s economy

A man from Lake County was killed when his car left the road near Island Lake and slammed into several trees, officials said.

Latest shutdown reduces the number of available bridges in downtown Joliet from five to two during evening and overnight hours.

U.S. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, said he and his family were attending services at a Hindu temple in Aurora last Sunday when authorities thwarted an alleged attempted mass shooting by a 19-year-old from Palatine who they accused of espousing white supremacist beliefs.

NIU alum Kevin Cole’s lecture will center on “The Risk Worth Taking” exhibit, which will continue to run through Oct. 16 at NIU’s Jack Olson Gallery.

Two major Chicago-area health systems are merging, bringing together 12 hospitals and more than 400 care sites, serving more than 2 million patients, according to an announcement from Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health.

A Huntley man admitted Wednesday he “knowingly” uploaded and transmitted a video that showed a child younger than 13 being sexually abused.

It’s useful, albeit not surprising, to encounter stark reminders such as "State-level legalization has not eliminated demand for unregulated cannabis; it has created a dual-market economy where legal and illegal products compete on price, potency and accessibility."

One person has been hospitalized following a crash Thursday morning on Interstate 80 in Joliet that involved five vehicles, including a semitrailer.

Chicago’s blowout loss at Lambeau exposed familiar problems, from defensive struggles to stalled offensive weapons. But Silvy explains why he’s still confident in Ben Johnson.

Police in a Chicago suburb announced Wednesday that they had thwarted a potential mass shooting, arresting a 19-year-old man who they said may have planned to target a Hindu place of worship

Caroline McCree: The way public schools are funded should be reformed to take some of the tax strain off property owners. We also need to increase the affordable housing supply to help reduce the price of all housing (to own or rent).

A Joliet police sergeant will face no charges from Will County prosecutors following an investigation by the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams would’ve been a full participant Wednesday had the team practiced according to an estimated injury report.

After recently reviewing developments that have triggered traffic concerns from Huntley officials, the Village Board has signed off on commissioning a traffic study.

A 54-year-old woman has been identified by authorities as the victim of a fatal house fire on Oct. 10 in the Lily Lake area of Kane County.

A Crystal Lake man accused of sexually assaulting a child repeatedly from the ages of about 6 to 10 years old pleaded guilty Wednesday, and a statement was read from the girl in which she said she would never forgive him.

New owners of Kahle-Moore Funeral Home in Cary, Elgin-based Symonds Family Chapels, are hosting an open house Thursday.

The Downers Grove Historical Society's Living Cemetery event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at the Main Street Cemetery

Chicago Bears players and Hallmark actors walk the red carpet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, for the Hallmark Channel and the Chicago Bears’ Premiere of Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story and launch of Countdown to Christmas 2026, at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and a couple players met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Wednesday as they began preparing for Sunday’s game at the Atlanta Falcons. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.

Northern Illinois University will break ground Thursday on a $21.5 million Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability, officials said. The DeKalb development was first announced about eight years ago.

The victim of a 2024 shooting in Joliet linked to a mass shooting testified in court on Wednesday and he was unable to identify who specifically shot him.

One DeKalb resident was injured and displaced after a kitchen fire in their apartment, authorities said Wednesday.

The La Salle City Council on Monday approved a settlement agreement with Kaskaskia Development, LLC, dismissing the company from the city’s lawsuit over the former hotel Kaskaskia and substituting a new owner, Troy Heather LLC, as defendant.

After 20 years serving the residents of St. Charles, Alderperson Ed Bessner announced he will not seek reelection for his fifth ward seat.

From Capitol News Illinois:

Ideally, the judicial branch would operate free from political influence, but the electoral or appointment process seemingly renders that impossible.

This would be only the second location for Angry Chickz in Illinois. The first location opened in September on Eola Road in Aurora.

Plans for a community solar project on land in unincorporated Kendall County are progressing after Oswego plan commissioners recommended it for village approval.

Mayor D'Arcy said Tuesday the property owner of the former Sears building at the Joliet mall is seeking demolition permits. Meanwhile, the city is working on a comprehensive plan that eyes apartments at the mall site.

Sheriff candidates in Will, DuPage and Kane counties outline differing policies for license plate reader data retention as allegations of police misuse draw scrutiny.

A proposal by a Chicago-based company to develop and lease commercial space in Sycamore was met with cautious support and a myriad of concerns by the public Monday during a planning and zoning commission meeting.

A retired McHenry County judge, for whom the courthouse in Woodstock is named, has died.

The La Salle City Council on Monday approved a three-year renewal of the city’s agreement with Stark County Ambulance Service, the provider responsible for staffing La Salle’s 911 paramedic response.

Crews will relocate electrical, water, and sanitary sewer utilities ahead of construction of the future I-80 bridges over the Des Plaines River, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.