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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Illinois man arrested in murder-for-hire scheme to kill ex-wife, police say

A Yorkville man is in custody after allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-wife and providing details on how to access her home.