37+ min ago   (503+ words) For more than 44 years, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois (CCCSNI), our nonprofit service, has helped individuals and families navigate the most difficult times of their lives. People come to us in a panic, fearing homelessness. Couples who have…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (342+ words) The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Wheaton reported during the week of Aug. 31. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,388-square-foot property on Turf…...

43+ min ago   (101+ words) Photos: Aroma Park celebrates patriotic Two Rivers Festival shawlocal.com Aroma Park Two Rivers Festival A patriotic golf cart leads the way during the golf cart parade, themed "Stars, Stripes and Smiles," during the Aroma Park Two Rivers Festival on…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago   (702+ words) The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Arlington Heights reported during the week of Aug. 31. There were 22 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 900-square-foot property on…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (521+ words) Flames shoot out of a vintage vehicle during the Ratstock event on Saturday at Psycho Silo Saloon, located at 8811 US-6 in Sheffield. The event featured drag racing, flamethrowers, live music and more. (Emily Beebe) As part of the Rat Rod…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (197+ words) To help support local food pantries, the village of Plainfield and several organizations are joining together to promote a community food collection through Sept. 30. (Eric Ginnard) Joining the village in the effort are C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Plainfield Area Public Library,…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (554+ words) Derick Ibarra makes a pitch on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to the DeKalb Planning & Zoning Commission on behalf of Charley's Video Gaming & Rum Bucket Bar's request for a special use permit. (Megann Horstead) A local video gaming spot is aiming to take…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (367+ words) The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission will host a free public presentation on the Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery movement in Kendall and Kane counties, the village said. The presentation, titled “Freedom’s Path: The Underground Railroad and the Anti-Slavery Movement in…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (99+ words) shawlocal.com Stillman Bank donates to RRVBC’s Mini Mobile Bus Campaign Stillman Bank recently donated $3,000 to the Rock River Valley Blood Center’s Mini Mobile Bus Campaign, helping to expand lifesaving blood donation opportunities throughout the community. Shaw Local…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (108+ words) shawlocal.com La Salle church to hold pet blessing Wednesday, Sept. 16 Free food included at Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle. (Provided by Nancy Nieslawski) Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a…...