23+ hour, 49+ min ago   (244+ words) The CITGO Lemont Refinery held a multi-agency emergency response drill Aug. 25 to 27 to test readiness and coordination in response to a simulated emergency, the company said. The exercise brought together more than 100 participants, including CITGO employees and representatives from federal,…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (650+ words) An attorney for former Joliet teacher charged with the 2018 murder of his wife is asking for another trial date in a case that has already seen multiple trial delays in the past few years. On Tuesday, Nathaniel Tate, attorney for…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (121+ words) Shaw Local The cover of the Northwest Herald for Sept. 8, 2003 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from Sept. 8. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from early political rivalries…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (804+ words) Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger presents a plan for a Tilton Park improvement project to board commissioners at a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (Jeff Helfrich) The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (731+ words) Amboy Mayor Frank Stenzel thanks the crowd and the car show committee for their donation to build a stage in Amboy during a ribbon cutting Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Alex T. Paschal) With a flourish, the new stage in downtown Amboy was opened…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (482+ words) Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant gives her annual State of the County speech on Thursday. Aug. 20, 2026 (Bob Okon) Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has proposed no increase in the county property tax levy for next year, but that still leaves…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (332+ words) The Outreach House has been awarded a $163,000 grant that will be used to fund the expansion of the organization’s First Things First Diaper Bank – the only diaper bank operating in DuPage County and one of 10 statewide. The grant is supported…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (332+ words) Raue Center For The Arts-Walk the Line for a Great Cause at Rotary Rocks the Raue (provided) There’s something timeless about the music of Johnny Cash. His unmistakable voice, unforgettable storytelling, and iconic hits have inspired generations of fans—and…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (291+ words) Oregon Community Unit School District 220 recently announced that Oregon Junior/Senior High School has earned designation as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School, recognizing the school’s comprehensive preparation to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and other cardiac emergencies. Project ADAM’s…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (89+ words) Shaw Local Xandria Harris looks back at her mother, Gloria Boyd, after being found guilty on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Jeff Bonty) Unplug At Kishauwau Cabins Listen live: Shaw Local Radio brings you Week 1 Friday night Illinois high school football broadcasts Daily…...