'You didn't care for Lollapalooza': Critics hit Pritzker after mask mandate for schools

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.

Naperville schools to require masks in policy reversal

With the start of school just a couple weeks away, some suburban school districts are making a last-minute change regarding mask mandates.

Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion

The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.

'Cheer' star Jerry Harris appears in court by phone for child pornography case

Jerry Harris, the star of the Netflix documentary "Cheer," briefly appeared in federal court on Wednesday for his ongoing child pornography case.

Naperville student wins $9k Purdue vaccine lottery
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Jeremiah Monteiro from Naperville has won the Purdue University vaccine lottery, which is a total of $9,992.

Chicago man accused of attempting to rob a beverage supply delivery driver at Jewel in Naperville

Shortly after the driver pulled his truck up to the docking bay and began unloading pallets of liquor and wine, a man, later identified as Frederick Holmon, allegedly approached the driver with a 9mm semi-automatic rifle. Holmon then allegedly told the driver, “It's not worth your life.”

Naperville soldier welcomed home from Korea

One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.

Illinois soldier welcomed home
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One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.