Chicago suburb cancels 2025 'biggest and best' Fourth of July fireworks show
Itasca has canceled its highly anticipated Fourth of July fireworks celebration, dubbed the "biggest and best fireworks show in Northern Illinois," due to construction planned at the Hamilton Lakes Business Park.
1 person hospitalized after school bus crashes on I-290 in Chicago suburbs
A bus carrying students and adult administrators crashed on Interstate 290 near west suburban Itasca late Monday morning, leaving one adult injured, authorities said.
Bus crash on I-290 leaves 1 hurt in Chicago suburb
Illinois State Police said one person was injured in a bus crash that occurred Monday morning.
Rescued puppy Athena finds forever home just in time for Christmas
We’re happy to report that Athena is now in her new home, adjusting well and ready to celebrate her first Christmas.
Abused pup finds forever home just in time for Christmas
We’re happy to report that Athena is now in her new home, adjusting well and ready to celebrate her first Christmas.
Abused pup looks for forever home after siblings find families
If any pup deserves a home for the holidays, it's Athena.
Haymarket lawsuit against Itasca faces intervention by U.S. Attorney’s Office
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the city of Itasca after the village rejected plans for a specialized addiction treatment facility.
2024 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across the Chicagoland area are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
Chicago-area 'Senior Assassin' game turns dangerous with rollover crash
Two students were cited after a popular teen game led to a rollover crash in the suburbs.
Two students cited after 'Senior Assassin' game linked to suburban rollover crash
Two students were cited after a popular teen game led to a rollover crash in the suburbs.
Suburban man charged after breaking into Itasca home armed with AR-15
An Itasca man was denied pre-trial release Saturday after breaking into a home with an AR-15 rifle Friday morning.
Itasca homeowners confront intruder, who then surrenders weapon and asks for help: police
One person is in custody after an alleged home invasion in Itasca Friday morning.
Cook County pair goes on 'lawless crime spree', carjacks multiple vehicles in suburbs: prosecutors
A suburban duo will remain locked up through their trial after they allegedly carjacked multiple vehicles in a “brazen, lawless crime spree" over the weekend. At least one victim was seriously injured when she was ejected from her vehicle.
Traffic alert: Semi-truck overturns in Itasca, forcing ramp closure
A semi-truck overturned in Itasca Tuesday morning, forcing a ramp closure.
Overturned semi in Itasca causes ramp closure
A semi-truck overturned in Itasca Tuesday morning, forcing a ramp closure.
Man intentionally strikes Cook County Sheriff's deputy with his Dodge Challenger: prosecutors
An 18-year-old Wood Dale man has been arrested for allegedly striking an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy with his vehicle on Wednesday.
Suburban mayors concerned and disappointed after federal regulators approve railroad merger
Places like Bensenville, Itasca and Elgin will go from at least three freight trains a day to 11. Not to mention, the trains are expected to be two miles long and some will be carrying hazardous materials through densely populated areas.
Could a train derailment happen here? Suburban officials say longer trains would make it likely
With longer trains, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone says it isn’t a question of if an Ohio train derailment happens here, but when.
Suburban safety fears grow after Ohio train derailment
With longer trains, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone says it isn’t a question of if an Ohio train derailment happens here, but when.
8 suburbs participating in Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week
A number of restaurants in the northwest suburbs are getting ready to wine and dine guests with a little something extra.