Some Chicago suburbs to allow trick-or-treating on Halloween
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
New Lenox prepares for unorthodox Halloween celebration in wake of COVID-19
A city council in New Lenox convened Monday night with the hopes of saving Halloween this year.
More families turning to homeschooling amid coronavirus pandemic
Many parents are frustrated by schools reopening with e-learning only, saying they’re ready to try something different.
Lincoln-Way District 210 votes to begin school year online
6,923 high school students in the district will begin classes August 31st online.
Elk Grove Village school welcomes students back for in-person learning
The first day of school had a whole new look at Queen of the Rosary in Elk Grove Village.
Semi driver dies after 5-vehicle crash shuts down I-80 near New Lenox
A New York truck driver died and four others were hurt in a multiple-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 80 near southwest suburban New Lenox.
Police looking for suspect in beating death of suburban business owner
Police are asking the community for help identifying a suspect in connection with the beating death of a business owner in suburban New Lenox.
Some Illinois salons given green light to reopen early
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
Law enforcement in south suburbs warn of multiple armed car break-ins
The mayor in New Lenox says in the past several months, there have been close to 200 vehicle break-ins in the southwest suburbs.
Semi rollover blocks I-80 lanes near New Lenox, prompts hazmat response
Officers responded to the crash about 8:30 a.m., in a construction zone in the westbound lanes of I-80 near mile marker 138.
3 charged in abductions, robberies of Will County residents
Authorities arrested the three men Wednesday morning on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery and armed robbery, the Will County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Police search for suspects in abductions of 2 people forced to use bank cards in New Lenox, Frankfort
Thieves are kidnapping and robbing people in the southwest suburbs.
Lincoln Way Central athletic secretary charged with stealing booster club funds
Melissa McGrath, 51, is charged with five counts of theft, two counts of theft by deception, two counts of identity theft and two counts of forgery, all felonies, according to a statement from the Will County sheriff’s office.
Shots fired at New Lenox homeowner during car break-in
A New Lenox man says a gunman started shooting at him from his driveway, and it was all caught on video.
Sinkhole swallows part of road in New Lenox
In southwest suburban New Lenox, a sinkhole in the middle of a road is growing.
Parents of hospitalized suburban teen warn of dangers of vaping: 'Our kids are under attack'
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.