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Slammers come up short looking for sweep

JOLIET, IL - Looking to further their division lead over the Thunderbolts, the Slammers hoped to secure a sweep as…

4 years ago

4 Hurt in Rollover Crash at Hawthorne Rd and Old Dundee Rd, Barrington Hills

Police from Barrington Hills, and firefighters and paramedics from Barrington-Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 7:36 a.m. Sunday, June 6,…

4 years ago

Naperville Unveils New Solar Energy System at Springbrook Facility

Over 3,000 solar panels will help provide clean energy to Naperville electric customers NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville,…

4 years ago

Former Crystal Lake Resident Arrested in Chicago; Accused of Armed Robbery at Woodstock Super 8 on Davis Road

Trent Keegan, a 27 year-old male resident of Chicago and formerly a resident of Crystal Lake, was arrested Tuesday, June…

4 years ago

UIS to hold online discussion about Juneteenth

Local experts will talk about the history of Juneteenth during an online panel discussion. The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Center for…

4 years ago

Slammers rally to beat thunderbolts

JOLIET, IL - After a defeat in the last series, the Slammers were eager to kick off this three game…

4 years ago

Reminder: Real Estate Taxes Due June 8

Peoria County Treasurer Nicole Bjerke would like to remind Peoria County taxpayers that the first installment of real estate taxes…

4 years ago

Naperville Police Arrest Suspect in 1972 Murder

On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the Naperville Police Department arrested Barry Lee Whelpley, 76, of Mounds View, Minnesota for the…

4 years ago

City of Joliet Economic Development Committee Meeting

The City of Joliet Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. in…

4 years ago

Outdoor Fire Spreads to Attached Garage at House on Wildwood Ln, Mount Prospect

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 10:35 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021 to a report of an…

4 years ago

Aquatic Programs Begin Soon at Centennial Beach

Centennial Beach has aquatic programs for all ages beginning in early to mid-June. Swim lessons, springboard diving training, Beach yoga,…

4 years ago

Naperville Police Investigate Robbery of North Route 59 Business

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, at approximately 12:16 a.m., Naperville Police Officers responded to a 911 call for a robbery…

4 years ago

Slammers shut out schaumburg

JOLIET, IL -    The Slammers take on the Schaumburg Boomers in the first game of a 3 game series. Cam…

4 years ago

JJC Earns National Award for Advancing Diversity

Joliet Junior College is the national winner of the Award for Excellence in Advancing Diversity by the American Association of…

4 years ago

ComEd Customers may be Eligible for Residential Special Hardship Program

ComEd has established two special hardship programs for residential and non-profit customers that need assistance in paying past due energy bills.…

4 years ago

New Exhibitions Start June 5 (Part I)

Tromarama: Tromarama 2021 Begins June 5 DOCUMENT The exhibition at the gallery will feature Beta, a site-specific installation that questions…

4 years ago

6 Offenders, 1 Pregnant Armed with Bolt Cutters, in “Flash Mob Robbery” at Old Orchard Nordstrom Store in Skokie

Skokie police responded about 11:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 to a report that six offenders were connected to a…

4 years ago

Gov. Pritzker announces 6-year, $20.7 billion construction plan

Gov JB Pritzker has announced the release of a $20.7 billion multi-year plan to improve Illinois’ roads and bridges over…

4 years ago

DPD to launch internal advisory committee on design as a pilot program

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) will launch a volunteer committee on design to advise city planning staff on…

4 years ago

Slammers win home opener against thunderbolts

JOLIET, IL - The Slammers beat the ThunderBolts 3-1 on a chilly mid 40 degree night. The top of the…

4 years ago

Pedestrian Hit by a Car at Kensington Rd and Waterman Ave Arlington Heights

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:44 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2021 to a report of a…

4 years ago

City of Joliet Prison Committee Meeting

The City of Joliet Prison Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 4 p.m. in the…

4 years ago

June First Fridays lineup celebrates pride, arts weekend

First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on June 4. The evening…

4 years ago

Arson: McHenry Police Investigating Report of Suspects Running from “Just for Fun” Roller Rink Building

McHenry police are investigating reports that two subjects ran from the scene of an extra alarm fire as the destructive…

4 years ago

Belleville Man Indicted for Producing Child Pornography

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A St. Clair County man is under federal indictment on multiple charges involving producing and distributing…

4 years ago

Park Police Officer Benjamin Receives Life Saving Award; Lts. Wehrli and Harrington Recognized for 30 Years of Service

The Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners recognized three members of the Park Police at their May 27 meeting at Fort Hill Activity…

4 years ago

Bond Set at $1.5 Million for Aurora Man Accused of Attempt Murder

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set…

4 years ago

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