Winter Storm Warning: Snow begins moving in across Chicago area
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Temps began to drop Tuesday night as communities and neighborhoods in the Chicago area prepped for, what's expected to be, a crazy 72 hours.

Two rounds of snow possible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for Chicago area

The National Weather Service said on Sunday that we're looking at the possibility of two rounds of snow hitting the Chicago area, one on Tuesday into Wednesday, then another round late Wednesday into Thursday.

Illinois to distribute 225,000 free rapid COVID-19 tests in 14 counties

The self-administered test kits through Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) will go to residents in certain zip codes in 14 Illinois counties.

Illinois man arrested, stolen Jeep recovered after high-speed chase in Indiana

A stolen Jeep was recovered and a man was charged after leading Indiana State Police in a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in LaPorte County, Indiana.

Lockport Township High School opens coffee shop

Lockport Township High School students don't have far to go when looking for something to help them warm up on a frigid day.

Lockport high school opens up coffee shop
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Lockport Township High School students don't have far to go when looking for something to help them warm up on a frigid day.

Drew Peterson’s hearing on murder conviction appeal delayed until February

A hearing on a motion seeking to dismiss former Chicago-area police sergeant Drew Peterson’s 2012 conviction for killing his third wife has been postponed until next month.

'Ghost Hunters' reboot tackles local haunt Old Joliet Prison
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Jason Hawes and Steve Gonsalves talk about 'Ghost Hunters' on Discovery+ and their experience in the haunted Old Joliet Prison.

Is a potential move in store for RibFest?
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According to the Daily Herald, there are talks about RibFest possibly moving to the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

Joliet man sentenced to 50 years for sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl

'HORRIFIC CHILD PREDATOR': Prosecutors said William Dominiak, 74, refused to make a statement of remorse for his conduct. Dominiak also said the abuse was exaggerated.

Illinois students take advantage of new law that allows 5 mental health days per year

A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.

New Illinois law allows mental health days for students
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A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.

New area code coming to Illinois 708 area code region

Starting on Jan. 21, customers in the 708 area code overlay region could be assigned a number in the new 464 area code when they request an additional line or new service.

19-year-old woman injured in shooting, crash near Joliet mall

A 19-year-old woman was injured in a shooting and subsequent crash Saturday afternoon near Louis Joliet Mall.

Pedestrian struck, killed by car after walking onto I-57

A man died after he was struck by a car Thursday night while walking across Interstate 57 in Will County.

Joliet school district cancels Friday classes due to staff shortages

Joliet School District 86 announced Thursday night that classes on Friday, Jan. 14 would be canceled due to staff shortages.