Downers Grove Patch

16/11/2024

It happened at a suburban nail salon.

In another case, a landlord told officers that a tenant pushed her.

16/11/2024

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. Send your pics to [email protected].

16/11/2024

There's no snow is in the forecast this weekend; however, there could be some sightings of snowflakes next week.

"Mild temperatures will persist into early next week amid plenty of cloud cover," the weather service said on its Facebook.

16/11/2024

She was also accused of stabbing two people in a separate incident years earlier.

Tamica Neal is eligible for a sentence of either probation or one to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

15/11/2024

The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more during the Highland Park Independence Day parade shooting appeared in court for the first time in months as attorneys debated whether authorities violated his constitutional rights on the night of the mass shooting.

Attorneys debated whether actions by police and prosecutors during Bobby Crimo's interrogation denied him due process under Illinois law.

15/11/2024

Police say they found both dogs chained up in the backyard. The pit bull was alive but in very poor health, officials say.

Joliet Township Animal Control took possession of both dogs. This case remains under investigation, the Joliet Police Department announced.

15/11/2024

The lucky winner has even more to be thankful for this year, and is the 48th player to get at least $1 million on a scratch-off ticket this year, the lottery said.

15/11/2024

Union president John Catanzara claims fallen CPD Ofcr. Martinez's family did not want the governor and mayor to attend his wake and funeral.

15/11/2024

Illinois ranked 23rd among states for the number of hospitals earning the top letter grade. Here's which ones earned an A:

The Leapfrog Group graded 3,000 general hospitals on how well they prevent medical errors, accidents and infections.

15/11/2024

Attorney General Kwame Raoul has created a Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate innocence claims from inmates.

15/11/2024

Are you going?

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will play the grandstand at the state fair next summer.

15/11/2024

Stolen or damaged items included cell phones, as well as clothing, a pair of Adidas slides, a pair of earbuds, a debit card, cash, a mouth guard and a phone case, police said.

Lincoln-Way Central players reported several items including cell phones, earbuds, clothing, cash and more stolen from their lockers.

14/11/2024

"This child was lying there dying nearly four hours, dying of an overdose, and they were unable to take care of her," the prosecutor told the judge, after outlining the home's filthy and unsafe conditions.

Will County Judge Daniel Rippy handled Thursday's pretrial detention hearing for Homer Glen man Edward Weiher, 49.

14/11/2024

Does this surprise you?

Plainfield is one of the fastest-growing places often also considered great investments, according to data from a personal finance resource.

14/11/2024

What do you think about this?

Subscriptions for the Chicago Sports Network's new streaming service start at $19.99 per month for one team or $29.99 for full access.

14/11/2024

From a golden clove glazed ham to a casserole (or three), these regional favorites are staples at any Midwestern table. (Sponsored)

From a golden clove glazed ham to a casserole (or three), these regional favorites are staples at any Midwestern table.

14/11/2024

Police turned to their social media following for help identifying two people suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from a local hardware store—and it worked.

Two suspects in a retail theft at Whitmore Ace Hardware in Manhattan were arrested, thanks to the public's help.