Man driving stolen car killed in Ingleside crash

A man driving a stolen car was killed when he crashed into another vehicle early Wednesday in Ingleside, authorities said. The collision occurred about 5 a.m. on Route 134 east of North Catherine Street. The identity of the driver killed in the crash wasn’t immediately released. A Honda sedan, that had been reported stolen Tuesday … Read more

Elburn trustee is latest to announce bid for Illinois Senate seat DeWitte is leaving

Chris Hansen Elburn Trustee Chris Hansen announced he will seek the Republican Party nomination in the 2026 primary election for the state Senate 33rd District, according to a news release. State Sen. Don DeWitte, a Republican from St. Charles, announced he would not seek reelection. “As a lifelong advocate for our community, I’m committed to … Read more

Wilmette’s Dabrowski preparing gubernatorial campaign

Ted Dabrowski Courtesy of Illinois Policy Institute He hasn’t yet publicly declared a gubernatorial bid, but conservative activist Ted Dabrowski sure looks like a man running for the state’s highest office. In recent weeks, Dabrowski, a Republican from Wilmette, formally created a campaign committee and filed paperwork with the Illinois State Board of Elections indicating … Read more

Joie Chitwood III to speak at Medinah next Tuesday as 2026 Presidents Cup tickets go on sale

Joie Chitwood III Courtesy of Schaumburg Business Association Joie Chitwood III, executive director of PGA Tour’s 2026 Presidents Cup, will speak to members and guests of the Schaumburg Business Association at Medinah Country Club just as general admission tickets for the event go on sale next Tuesday. The SBA is taking its “Good Morning, Schaumburg!” … Read more

Plan to convert historic bank building into restaurant could be ‘a major change for the downtown,’ Des Plaines officials say

  This building at 678 Lee St. in downtown Des Plaines will be renovated and turned into a restaurant under a multimillion-dollar plan approved Tuesday by the city council. Paul Valade/[email protected], 2024 Des Plaines City Council members on Tuesday enthusiastically approved a multimillion-dollar deal to convert a historic downtown building into a restaurant. “This is … Read more

Relative wants answers, body-cam footage of Carpentersville police shooting

A relative of a man shot by Carpentersville police wants answers from authorities as to what happened. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday afternoon outside the Carpentersville Police Department, Reginald Clay asked why police have not announced the injured man’s name, more about his medical condition, and how the shooting happened. He also said police … Read more

Trump confirms he will send National Guard to Chicago but won’t provide timing

President Donald Trump promised Tuesday he would deploy National Guard troops to prevent crime in Chicago but wouldn’t say when. Gov. JB Pritzker says sending the National Guard into Chicago to fight crime is unconstitutional. Courtesy of Pat Nabong/Sun-Times “We’re going in. I didn’t say when we’re going in,” Trump said at a White House … Read more

Appeals court upholds dismissal of defamation complaint against Metropolis

A state appeals court has side with the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in litigation brought by its former artistic director alleging the Arlington Heights venue is liable for employee statements he argues were defamatory. Courtesy of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre An Illinois appellate court has upheld a Cook County judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit … Read more