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After rabid bats were found in Will and Cook counties, public health officials stress that if a bat is found inside a home, it is important to try and cover it with a container and contact animal control so it can be tested for rabies.
The Lemont High School May students of the month were recently named
A Joliet attorney is challenging the constitutionality of Illinois civil forfeiture. His court filing in a forfeiture case claims Will County prosecutors are "prosecuting for profit" instead of justice.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is seeking $10 million from state lawmakers to tackle what he calls in naming the report “A Firearm Regulation Crisis.”
A Cook County correctional sergeant is seeking to end her marriage with a man charged with attempting to murder his neighbor in Homer Township. She's under an internal investigation but the sheriff's office declined to explain why.
Lemont High School journalism students bring home awards from state competition
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the remains as those of Edward Gardner, according to the Oswego Police Department.
Lemont’s Legendary Quarryman Challenge will take place May 11
Archaeopteryx made its public debut Tuesday at the Field Museum in Chicago and will be on view until June 8. The field is preparing a permanent, immersive display that will open this fall.
My Suburban Life honors and salutes all First Responders.
Sgt. Lee Zeitlin faces myriad challenges as head of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago's police force
DuPage and suburban Cook County community members sent in thank you messages to area first responders. Read their heartfelt notes here.
The Cook County Sheriff warns of phone and email scams
A Chicago man has been charged in Will County with disclosing a woman’s private images on the website Reddit. He was arrested in Missouri and awaits extradition to Illinois, police said.
Nazareth Academy receives two IHSMTA nominations for best direction and best ensemble