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Owner Suzanne Positano told Patch Eleven 26 was inspired by the passion of her musician brother, Steve, who died of brain cancer in 2015.
Michael Freund, 49, of Aurora was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Dexter Perkins, 37, of Glen Ellyn.
Nine people were honored by the Warrenville FD for helping save the life of a man in cardiac arrest at Lifetime Fitness on Nov. 1.
Glen Ellyn and Wheaton have several soirées planned to help you ring in 2024.
Glen Ellyn and Wheaton have several soirées planned to help you ring in 2024.
Patrick O'Brien, 62, was convicted in August of attempted first degree murder and aggravated domestic battery in the 2019 stabbing.
Downers Grove has several soirées planned to help you ring in 2024.
A man is dead following a fatal shooting at Rosie O'Reilly's, 0N131 Gary Ave. early Friday, according to WGN.
Enjoy this holiday cavalcade of red-and-green clad canines, cats in Santa hats and one adorable miniature horse.
Ring in the holidays with our Good News, Illinois roundup, which features a Little Nero's Pizza popup, a senior holiday soiree and more.
It's estimated that 100 people were left without homes in the Nov. 30 fire, which destroyed 20 units in the Main Park Apartments complex.
A tax levy approved by the District 203 Board of Education will increase property taxes by 5 percent, according to Chicago Tribune.
A royal reunion, a K-9 with a nose for fighting crime, an errant goose. These and other tales make up our 2023 best animal stories.
Need last-minute ingredients for your Christmas dinner? Need last-minute libations for your New Year's party? These stores have you covered.
Ashley Lucas, and Siannah Hudson, both 29 and of California, were charged with delivering a forged document.
Bennett Haried, 4, may have broken a record as the world's youngest TEDx speaker, pending approval from the World Book of Records.
Hadley Junior High School's Alex Koehler will join the in Northshore Concert Band for their Lifetime of Music Initiative Concert.
The Darien-based brewery recently opened its second location in Naperville, offering global cuisine in addition to craft beer.
Andrew's Garden will host a special event Dec. 30 to mark their last day in Wheaton.
Drivers are likely to see more officers patrolling as part of the village's winter holiday traffic safety campaign.
