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Jose Medina was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the slaying of a man in the parking lot of a Waukegan restaurant.
Becky and Matt Savage and their two sons were on a catamaran that capsized last week in the Bahamas, resulting in a woman's death.
The 68-year-old industrial mechanic won $1 million on a $10 Illinois Lottery scratch-off that he said will allow him to retire a year early.
TFI, formerly known as the FIT Institute offers local athletes and non-athletes a bridge between physical therapy and athletic performance.
Nineteen local businesses will be featured in the two-day event which coincides with the Holiday Homecoming and Small Business Saturday.
The fast-casual eatery known for its Italian beef sandwiches and hot dogs, will open on Randall Rd. Monday after a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Flu rates have spiked in seven states, but cases remain low in Illinois, where state health officials continue to monitor the virus locally.
The Will County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of the woman who was found unresponsive in Mokena's Main Park on Sunday.
Donald J. Peters has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that he solicited a child for photos of the victim depicted in lewd behavior.
The village, in conjunction with Elgin Recycling, will pick up certain types of holiday lighting unused by residents and will recycle them.
Jerry Czernewski says his business has been busier than ever since Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently scored his pizza an 8.3.
Illinois is one of 12 states where veterinarians are perplexed by the illness that has left dogs ill or dead after starting with a cough.
The coin, a 1/2-ounce South African Krugerrand was donated at a Salvation Army red kettle outside of a Jewel-Osco on South Milwaukee Avenue.
Kristi Doll was pronounced dead at the scene of the three-car crash which took place Friday in Newport Township, Lake County officials said.
The event begins with the lighting of the lights ceremony and also includes a parade through downtown and a stroll of local businesses.
Bryan Bulaga, who spent 10 years in Green Bay after playing at Marian Central and Iowa, will be honored this weekend at Lambeau Field.
Zarifa Sabah says her mom, Wafa Shalabi, is the kindest and most thoughtful person but that the holidays will be difficult and uncertain.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from local markets like Mariano's, Meijer, and Fresh Thyme Markets.
A lucky Illinois Lottery winner captured the biggest prize offered in the Stacks Of Cash game after purchasing the ticket at a BP station.
The six Chicago eateries, including a couple of Michelin-star highlights, are based on food reviews and other metrics from diners.
