Across Illinois|News|
National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In IL
President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois|News|
Snow Could Impact Friday Morning Commute For Chicago Area
Below normal temperatures will continue this week and into the weekend for the Chicago area.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Downtown Joliet Homeless Lady's Cart Goes Up In Flames
Crews from the downtown Joliet Fire Station No. 1 responded to Wednesday night's fire on North Chicago Street, which is closed to traffic.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Hinsdale South Gun Screening No Longer Daily
Central and South will now conduct the checks "intermittently," officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Meth Dealer Has Warrant Out For Her Arrest: Prosecutors
Margarita Saavedra, now 37 years old, has been incarcerated in the Will County Jail in 2023, 2022 and 2017. Now, there's a new warrant.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Another Lawsuit For Joliet: Criminal Defendant Makes It No. 3
Prior to receiving a 75-day unpaid suspension in April, Joliet Police Officer Alfonso Sanchez received a three-day unpaid suspension.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
No Wild Spending By Elmhurst's Schmidt In Rockford
His credit card use in Rockford was a far cry from what happened in Elmhurst.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Midlothian Man, 27, Dies In Crash At SW Highway And Cicero Avenue
Oak Lawn police said the vehicle that was struck slammed into a vacant oil change business in a crash that left a man dead early Tuesday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'We Love You, Jon': Romeo Nance's Co-Defendant Learns His Future
Shorewood gang member Jon Hansen identifies himself as a Milwaukee King who wants to fight Vice Lords, court documents in Will County show.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Former D231 Superintendent Tom O’Malley Returns As Interim Leader
Tom O'Malley is called back to lead the district after interim superintendent Dr. Michael Riordan accepts a new position at Marian Catholic.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Conceal Violations, Lyons Township High Lawyer Told Board
Despite the attorney's advice, Patch exposed how the board broke the state's open meetings law.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
'Real Pushback' From Burr Ridge Expected
An official secretly explained why Burr Ridge would object to selling land to an industrial developer.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mercy Sisters Prepare Asylum Seekers For Uncertainties Under Trump
A pair of nonagenarian nuns are preparing asylum seekers for a second Trump presidency and what to do if ICE comes knocking on their door.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
First Baby Of 2025 Born At Geneva Hospital On New Year's Day
The New Year's Day baby boy was born to parents from Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet McDonald's Destroyed As Car Plows Into Dining Room: Photos
Joliet police have closed down West Jefferson Street.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
IHSA Honors Hersey Girls Gymnastics Coach Following State Title
Shannon Barrett led the Huskies to the first state title in any sport for the school in the past 37 years in 2024.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Hemp Bill Backed By Big Cannabis, Illinois Governor Fails In House
The Illinois hemp industry and the mayor of Chicago mobilized against the governor to block broad new state regulations on hemp-derived THC.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Lyons Township High's Secret Plan To 'Spin' Land Deal
Officials predicted "backlash," so they kept their plan under wraps for months. In so doing, they broke state law.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'Closed Permanently?' Tony's Place In Joliet No Longer Open
Tony's Place is located on Joliet' West Jefferson Street near the former NAPA auto parts store.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
White Oak Library Referendum: April 2025 Election
The referendum is asking for an increase to the library's limiting rate.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Lack Of Snow Leaves Excess Rock Salt In Reserve: Village Of Deerfield
The Department of Public Works and Engineering currently maintains 3,700 tons of rock salt in reserves.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Seat Belt Violations Dominate Oak Lawn Holiday Traffic Enforcement
Oak Lawn police wrote a total of 249 citations for occupant restraint, child safety seat, speeding and impaired driving during the holidays.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
