Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.

Joliet West homecoming football game canceled due to COVID-19

Joliet West High School's homecoming football game has been cancelled after some players tested positive for COVID-19 and the others were directed to quarantine.

Found safe: Milwaukee boy missing since May

The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help finding long-term missing Jovanni Vazquez – last seen near 67th and Hope on May 3.

Body pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet: police

The body of a man was pulled from the Des Plaines River Friday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.

Man's body pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet
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The body of a man was pulled from the Des Plaines River Friday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.

Illinois AG launches investigation into Joliet Police Department

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday an investigation looking for "unlawful policing" in the Joliet Police Department.

Illinois Attorney General investigating Joliet Police Department
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The civil investigation will focus on whether systemic problems exist within the police department regarding its policies, reports and training protocols.

19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery

Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.