Bolingbrook residents oppose Illinois American Water rate hike at ICC hearing

Illinois American Water is seeking a significant rate increase to help pay for infrastructure improvements, but the proposal is drawing strong opposition from customers who say they cannot afford higher bills.

Public forum held in Bolingbrook on water rates increasing
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Illinois American Water is seeking a big rate hike. A public forum was held Wednesday in Bolingbrook on the possible increase.

Bolingbrook residents face proposed $14 monthly water bill increase
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Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta discusses a proposed water and sewer rate increase and the community meeting where residents can share their concerns.

Brace your wallet: Illinois American Water proposes $142M rate hike | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois American Water is proposing a $142 million rate hike, and Bolingbrook officials are pushing back. Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta joins ChicagoLIVE to explain why the village opposes the proposal and what it could mean for customers.

Bodycam video captures the moment Will County K-9 finds missing man with dementia

A Will County Sheriff's Office bloodhound located a missing 71-year-old man with dementia within 17 minutes of beginning a search in Bolingbrook, authorities said.

Bolingbrook man sentenced in fentanyl overdose death in Kane County

A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose in Kane County.

Suburban Chicago man sentenced in fentanyl-laced pill death

A suburban Chicago man has learned his sentence after admitting he sold fentanyl-laced pills that killed another man, prosecutors said.

Six arrested after underage drinking, guns discovered at Bolingbrook party: police

Six suspects were arrested after a noise complaint led to a discovery of underage drinking and unlawful firearms on Saturday, according to the Bolingbrook Police.

New video surfaces of Bolingbrook immigration arrest
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New video shows the arrest of a man by federal immigration agents at the Bolingbrook police station. 

Family disputes officials’ account after Bolingbrook immigration arrest

Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.

Family disputes officials’ account after Bolingbrook immigration arrest
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Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.

Suspect tried to rob Bolingbrook bank, police say

A Woodridge man allegedly tried to rob a bank in southwest suburban Bolingbrook on Friday afternoon.

Bolingbrook High School student hit by car driven by fellow student: police

A 15-year-old high school student was struck by a car driven by a fellow student on Wednesday in Bolingbrook as school was getting let out, according to police.

Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.

Bolingbrook, Romeoville teachers' union reaches tentative agreement with district

The teachers' union at Valley View School District 365U reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the district, likely averting a strike.

Chicago, more suburbs issue warnings about possible ICE activity

Chicago and its suburbs are bracing for possible ICE activity as President Trump pushes for tougher immigration crackdowns in the area.