Will County
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Authorities: Wheaton man charged with sexually assaulting womanJul 23, 2026 6:01 pm - A Wheaton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last month and fleeing the state was returned to DuPage County after being apprehended in Tennessee, authorities said.
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‘A true legend’: How a retired Elgin police car found new life — and a dose of fame — in GermanyJul 23, 2026 4:56 pm - The old Mount Prospect police cruiser featured in “The Blues Brothers” may be the suburbs’ most famous retired patrol vehicle, but Jake and Elwood’s ride may have some competition overseas.
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Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Naperville wins $650KJul 23, 2026 3:24 pm - A Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at the Convenient Food Mart in Naperville won a lottery player $650,000 following the Wednesday, July 22 evening drawing.
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Aurora launches its long-awaited special censusJul 23, 2026 12:19 pm - Residents in certain areas of Aurora will soon receive letters and postcards from the U.S. Census Bureau as part of a special census launched by the city.
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Lisle looks to consultant to help navigate fight against Illinois American WaterJul 23, 2026 11:43 am - As hundreds of Lisle homeowners face another water rate hike from Illinois American Water, village officials are turning to a consultant to help map out next steps to combat the increase.
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Countdown to prep football: Five of the area’s toughest schedulesJul 23, 2026 9:00 am - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with five of the area’s toughest schedules this season.
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Father-son duo expand auto body shop business with new Geneva locationJul 22, 2026 4:58 pm - Derrick Crome, 26, of St. Charles, has taken over the former State Street Collision body shop in Geneva, renaming it Bodylines Inc., after previously commuting over an hour to work at his Belvidere shop with his father Roger.
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Junior Tour de Naperville returns Aug. 8 for young cyclistsJul 22, 2026 4:48 pm - The Naperville Park District will host the Junior Tour de Naperville on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Wolf's Crossing Community Park, where children ages 3-12 can ride bikes, tricycles, or big wheels on a 1.2-mile loop trail with staggered start times..
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Oswego man on pretrial release facing new felony charges after woman punched in WheatonJul 22, 2026 4:38 pm - An Oswego man who was free on pretrial release on previous aggravated battery charges is facing additional felony charges after authorities say he punched a woman in the face and resisted arrest in Wheaton.
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Kane County redoing rabies vaccines due to recallJul 22, 2026 2:10 pm - Kane County is offering to revaccinate animals that received rabies vaccines last year from the county, as the manufacturer has recalled the vaccine.