Across Illinois|News|
Temps Could Reach Above Freezing By End Of Week In Chicago Area
The high for Friday is forecast to be 37 degrees.
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IL Lawmakers Push Discount Drug Legislation To Prevent Restricted Access
Illinois lawmakers are pushing an amendment to ban restrictions or interference with a federal discount drug program.
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How Long Does $1.5 Million Last in Retirement?
It may sound like a lot of money, but there are many variables to consider.
Across Illinois|News|
National Restaurant Chain With Many IL Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations
A well-known restaurant chain will be shuttering hundreds of locations in the next few months. Get the details here.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Approves Fireworks Contract For July 3, RomeoFest
This year's July 3 fireworks will be at two locations, instead of three sites like in years past.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Ice Sculptures, Poetry Clowns And More: Wilmette Hosts Annual Winterfest
From ice sculpture demos to poet clowns, Wilmette Winterfest promises a family-friendly day of fun.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Teacher Union Supporting $87.8M Referendum For Deerfield District 109
The Deerfield Education Association says the referendum, which will be on the March 17 ballot, addresses facility needs at district schools.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
10 Can't-Miss Events This February In Illinois
From heart-shaped ravioli-making classes to a charity chili cook-off, there's a lot to do around Illinois this month.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Jitters Coffeehouse Opening Second Joliet Location: 'It Made Sense. It Felt So Right'
Jitters has been in downtown Joliet for more than 20 years.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Man Knocked Out Piece Of Woman's Tooth During Attack: Prosecutors
Michael Ortiz, 34, comes from the 400 block of Joliet's Landau Avenue. He lost his SAFE-T-Act hearing before Judge Chrystel Gavlin.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Suburban Hopeful Reposts Racial Slur, Criticizes Overweight People
He called some of his comments "stupid." But he said they were trivial compared to ICE raids and rising prices.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves $327K Alternative Water Source Study
The study won't be finished until next year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Man Threatens Woman With Knife: Cops
The man laughed when told about the allegation, police said. He was arrested, but the case was later dropped.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Lawsuit: Ron Tirapelli Ford Made Customer Lift 400-Pound Part At Repair Shop, He Sustained Serious Injury
Plaintiff Joshua Fisher demands judgment against defendant Ron Tirapelli Ford and the total money damages sought exceeds $50,000.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
No Physical Evidence Gilbert Bernal Murdered Joan Bernal: Former Judge Turned Defense Attorney Dave Carlson
Wednesday marked the SAFE-T-Act hearing for Joliet first-degree murder defendant Gilbert Bernal, whose wife has been declared legally dead.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
ID Theft Victim ‘Never Went To Sanford Brown University:' Palos Hills Police
The Palos Hills resident received a notification that they were behind on their student loan payments, reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
New Law Regulates Short-Term Rentals In Skokie
A new law adopted this week in Skokie places limits on short-term rentals within the village.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Owner Announces Closing Of Beloved Jedi's Garden Restaurant
Following weeks of speculation, Tom Papadopoulos announced he is retiring and closing his popular family restaurant, Jedi's Garden.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Witness In Joliet's Body Shop Murders 'Voluntarily Moves To Revoke Her Pretrial Release': Judge Gavlin
Michelle Rossi, 50, comes from the 300 block of Schorie Avenue. She was also kept in the Will County Jail three different times in 2025.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Wilmette Attorney Named Among Top 50 Women Super Lawyers In IL
Illinois attorney Laura Feldman said the most rewarding part of her work as an employment litigation attorney is empowering her clients.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joan Bernal's Daughter Implores Judge Smigielski To Keep Her Dad Jailed On 1988 Murder Charges
Will County Judge Art Smigielski must decide whether to keep 82-year-old Joliet murder defendant Gilbert Bernal in custody.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Identity Theft Costs Victim $5K: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters
The crime blotter covers incidents in Winnetka and Glencoe from Jan 26. - Feb. 4
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Odd Elmhurst-Area Agency Persists; It's On Paper Only
It has one job: Send checks to two government bodies. It spends thousands of dollars on overhead.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst D205 Consultant Didn't Cost As Much As Expected
An official worried over the cost, saying the district had "difficult" financial decisions ahead.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
