Large fire destroys historic building in Blue Island A large fire on Oct. 31 destroyed much of a historic Blue Island building near Western Avenue and Union Street.
In lone debate for Illinois governor, Darren Bailey gets testy as JB Pritzker links challenger to Trump By Rick Pearson October 13, 2026 at 11:12 p.m. Republican Darren Bailey repeatedly interrupted Gov. JB Pritzker in their only scheduled debate, while the...
Fatal Green Line stabbing prompts call by State’s Attorney Burke for electronic monitoring reform By Tess Kenny October 13, 2026 at 5:38 p.m. Last week’s fatal Green Line stabbing has renewed calls for electronic monitoring reform.
Frankfort kicks off Southland leg of America 250 relay By Jeff Vorva October 13, 2026 at 3:21 p.m. Breidert Green in Frankfort was the starting point for the Southland portion of the Discovery...
Oak Lawn Park District to upgrade trails at Wolfe Wildlife Park with $2 million state grant By Evy Lewis October 13, 2026 at 1:24 p.m. Oak Lawn Park District plans to use a $2 million state grant to replace the...
Five arrests made in connection with New Lenox Verizon store robbery; 74 phones recovered By Elena Tittel October 13, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. Five men were arrested and one charged with armed robbery in connection with a weekend...
Six Flags Great America roller coaster closed after Georgia death By Joseph States October 13, 2026 at 11:44 a.m. Six Flags has shut down nine roller coasters in its parks across the United States,...
Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed By Nicole Winfield October 13, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors...
Will County clerk, treasurer and regional superintendent face election challenges By Michelle Mullins October 13, 2026 at 5:37 a.m. Republican Annette Parker and Democrat Michelle Stiff run for clerk and Democrat Tim Brophy and...
After singing national anthem, Sandburg’s Aubrey Deverick delivers with another crowd-pleasing performance By Jeff Vorva October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Aubrey Deverick tallies four kills and ace in Sandburg's 25-12, 25-21 SouthWest Suburban Conference win...
Jeff Vorva’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Southland By Jeff Vorva October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Lincoln-Way West and Providence move up, while Chicago Christian enters the rankings.