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.
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
Restaurants reopen for indoor dining in Will, Kankakee counties
“People want to be inside. They get cold pretty easily, especially as the sun comes down,” said Katie Appel, Tap House Grill General Manager.
“People want to be inside. They get cold pretty easily, especially as the sun comes down,” said Katie Appel, Tap House Grill General Manager.
State trooper seriously injured in I-55 crash near Joliet
An Illinois State trooper was airlifted with serious injuries Wednesday after the trooper’s vehicle was rear-ended on I-55 near Joliet.
An Illinois State trooper was airlifted with serious injuries Wednesday after the trooper’s vehicle was rear-ended on I-55 near Joliet.
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.
A city council in New Lenox convened Monday night with the hopes of saving Halloween this year.
Suburban parents, students call for the return of in-person learning
"We are done having the meltdowns from the kids at night that they are upset they can’t see friends, younger ones. High school kids falling into depression," one parent said.
"We are done having the meltdowns from the kids at night that they are upset they can’t see friends, younger ones. High school kids falling into depression," one parent said.
Woman charged with shooting husband in Joliet
A woman is accused of shooting her husband Sunday in their home in Joliet.
A woman is accused of shooting her husband Sunday in their home in Joliet.
2 charged in Lockport Township shooting, chase
Two men are facing charges in connection with a shooting that sparked a chase last week in Lockport Township.
Two men are facing charges in connection with a shooting that sparked a chase last week in Lockport Township.
Suburban students, parents rally for in-person classes and high school sports
Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.
Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.
New study from the CDC raises concerns for Illinois restaurants
A new study from the CDC found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have reported dining out in the 14 days before their diagnosis than those who tested negative.
A new study from the CDC found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have reported dining out in the 14 days before their diagnosis than those who tested negative.
Man carjacked at gunpoint while waiting for food at Homer Glen McDonald's drive-thru
Police say one of them pointed a gun at the victim and told him to get out of the car. The suspects then got into the car and took off.
Police say one of them pointed a gun at the victim and told him to get out of the car. The suspects then got into the car and took off.
Man shot during attempted robbery in Joliet
A man was shot during an attempted robbery Saturday in southwest suburban Joliet.
A man was shot during an attempted robbery Saturday in southwest suburban Joliet.
2 killed in shooting at Joliet liquor store
Two men were found shot to death Tuesday at a liquor store in Joliet.
Two men were found shot to death Tuesday at a liquor store in Joliet.
Illinois expands rules on wearing masks during indoor dining
Illinois officials have expanded rules requiring masks while dining indoors, saying Tuesday that customers must wear face coverings during each interaction with servers and other restaurant workers.
Illinois officials have expanded rules requiring masks while dining indoors, saying Tuesday that customers must wear face coverings during each interaction with servers and other restaurant workers.
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.
Many parents are frustrated by schools reopening with e-learning only, saying they’re ready to try something different.
Illinois adds 1,612 cases of coronavirus, 8 additional deaths
New mitigation efforts were announced Monday by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and public health officials for Will and Kankakee counties in an effort to the tamp down an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in those areas.
New mitigation efforts were announced Monday by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and public health officials for Will and Kankakee counties in an effort to the tamp down an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in those areas.
Lovin' Local: Freedom Brothers Pizza in Plainfield
We check in with the folks from Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse to see how their business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
We check in with the folks from Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse to see how their business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
Lincoln-Way District 210 votes to begin school year online
6,923 high school students in the district will begin classes August 31st 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.
The first day of school had a whole new look at Queen of the Rosary in Elk Grove Village.
House ‘devastated’ by explosion near Joliet that injured 4
Federal authorities are investigating the cause of a large explosion Sunday afternoon that completely destroyed a home in Joliet township, injuring four people nearby.
Federal authorities are investigating the cause of a large explosion Sunday afternoon that completely destroyed a home in Joliet township, injuring four people nearby.
Man gets 24 years for slashing ex-girlfriend in Joliet home invasion
A Joliet man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and slashing her and her new boyfriend.
A Joliet man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and slashing her and her new boyfriend.