Finnegan’s Law adopted in Oswego after deadly Portillo’s crash in July
Oswego passed Finnegan's Law, a new ordinance requiring reinforced barriers at vulnerable building entrances and outdoor public areas. The law is named after the 2-year-old boy that died after a car crashed into a Portillo's restaurant in July.
No criminal charges in Oswego Portillo's crash that killed toddler, police say
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego in July, killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 12 others, police announced Wednesday.
No criminal charges in Oswego Portillo's crash that killed toddler, police say
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego in July, killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 12 others, police announced Wednesday.
Illinois 2026 elections: Everything you need to know
Next year, Illinoisans will go to the polls to vote on several key federal, state, and local elected positions in the 2026 midterm elections.
19-year-old charged in fatal stabbing at Oswego Chick-fil-A: police
A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing Wednesday morning at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Chicago’s southwest suburb of Oswego, police said.
Delivery driver killed, worker injured in stabbing at Chicago-area Chick-fil-A: police
One person died and another was hurt after being stabbed at a Chick-fil-A in Oswego on Wednesday.
Illinois coroner provides update on missing Chicago area teen found dead in June
After months of testing, an Illinois coroner has given an update on the death of 16-year-old Aiyana Williams, who went missing in June in a Chicago suburb.
Illinois’ only F-5 tornado remembered 35 years after Plainfield disaster
Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of the deadly F-5 tornado that ripped through Chicago’s southwest suburbs.
Pregnant woman stabbed in Montgomery, suspect on the loose, police say
A suspect in the stabbing of a pregnant woman in the west suburbs on Saturday morning is on the loose.
Suburban Chicago school to hold e-learning today due to storm damage
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
Portillo's crash: Child killed, 13 others injured after car slams into Oswego restaurant
More than a dozen people were hurt and a 2-year-old boy is dead after a car crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in west suburban Oswego on Wednesday afternoon.
Illinois man facing charges after attempt to hit pedestrian leads to crash, police say
An Illinois man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to hit a pedestrian with his pickup truck and crashing into several vehicles outside a Yorkville business, police said.
Illinois woman sentenced for killing girlfriend
An Illinois woman has been sentenced for murdering her girlfriend in 2023. Here's what prosecutors say happened.
Body found in search for missing Illinois teen: 'Tragic discovery'
A body was found in the search for a 16-year-old girl who had been missing since last week in suburban Yorkville.
Plano man convicted of sexually assaulting two young family members: prosecutors
A Plano man was found guilty of predatory sexual assault after prosecutors said he abused two children over several years.
Ambulance crash in Minooka sends 5 to hospital, authorities say
Five people are hospitalized after a Minooka ambulance collided with another vehicle Friday afternoon, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
These are Illinois' wealthiest counties, according to a new study
A new report ranks the wealthiest counties in Illinois—see where your area stands.
North Aurora man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 double murder
A North Aurora man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of killing two people back in 2020.
Body found in Fox River identified as missing Aurora man
Investigation underway after a body was found in the Fox River on Monday. Here's what we know.
Illinois man sentenced for sexually assaulting 2 underage relatives: state's attorney
An Illinois man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting two underage relatives, authorities said.