Homeowners shocked by tax increases should read the bills to find out where their money is going
By Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Record-high property tax increases have shocked and angered many property owners in…
How to celebrate the 4th of July safely
Fireworks, sparklers and party poppers are often set off on the Fourth of July to provide colorful light shows or to delight children. But it's important to stay safe when…
CDK Global says systems will be back online by July 4
CDK Global says its dealer management system should be back online by Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, about two weeks after the software provider was affected consecutive cyber attacks Last…
Suspect arrested after car fire and standoff in Fairview Heights
Fairview Heights, Illinois - A man was arrested by Fairview Heights police after he set his car on fire with himself inside, leading to a standoff with officers. At approximately…
NASCAR at WWTR Gateway 2024: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Enjoy Illinois 300
NASCAR meets near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis – specifically, just across the Mississippi in Madison, Illinois – for a Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway.Formerly known…
Election 2024: Why it would be difficult for the Democrats to replace Joe Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is persistent Debate performance on Thursday evening raised the question within his own party whether he should be replaced by a new vote before…
Victim of unsolved Grundy County murder case “Jane Seneca Doe” identified nearly 50 years later as JoAnn “Vickie” Smith using DNA technology
GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) – Officials in Grundy County have identified a woman who was found murdered nearly 50 years ago.Since her body was found, authorities have named her "Jane…
Man faces drug charges after traffic stop with small children in car
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A man is facing drug charges after he was stopped with small children in his vehicle and officers smelled marijuana.Kortrell D. Johnson, Jr. was arrested…
Cyberattack on CDK Global has severely impacted new car sales, says JD Power
New car sales fell in June, partly due to cyberattacks on CDK Global that destroyed the software car dealerships rely on to do their jobs. Apple has fixed several security…
Illinois man rejects offer to plead guilty to seven counts in shooting death during 2022 Fourth of July parade
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more a parade for Independence Day 2022 in a Chicago suburb In a spectacular court scene…
