Charles Payne, famed barber, dies at 85
Charles C. Payne was born on January 8, 1940, in Evanston, Illinois, to Baltimore Payne and Victoria “Dolly” Payne. He died on June 26, 2025 in Des Plaines, ...
BY Richard
A semi-crash in Plainfield backs up traffic on I-55
On Tuesday afternoon, a semi-truck crash backed up traffic in the southwest suburbs. According to Illinois State Police, the semi crashed on Interstate 55 near Renwick Road in ...
BY Richard
Thanks to Illinois’ unclaimed property program, an animal sanctuary receives $200,000
Have you ever wondered if you were owed any extra money? A local animal shelter was surprised to learn that they had a $200,000 donation waiting for them. ...
BY Richard
A 30-year sentence is imposed on an Oswego woman who killed her partner and staged a suicide
KENDALL COUNTY – A woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering her girlfriend and attempting to conceal the crime as a suicide. Alexia Telles, 28, ...
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A man from Des Plaines was given a 20-year term for attempting to transport about 4,000 grams of cocaine
KANE COUNTY – A Des Plaines man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver nearly 4,000 grams of cocaine. ...
BY Richard
These Retirees Will NOT Receive Their Social Security Payment on Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Social Security payment schedule for July 2025 is already set, but not everyone enrolled in the program will receive their deposit on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. It’s ...
BY Richard
Goodbye to Social Security Checks: SSA Confirms Transition to Digital Payments by September 30, 2025
A major shift is underway in how Social Security and other federal benefits are paid out. The U.S. government has confirmed that it will end paper-based payments and ...
BY Richard
New $725 Stimulus Payment to be Deposited on July 15, 2025, in California: Are You Eligible?
As inflation and rising living costs continue to affect U.S. households, several states are stepping in to provide financial relief. California has launched a new initiative that offers ...
BY Richard
Ethan Storm, a Sycamore native and Rock Valley College pitcher, was taken by the Rays in the MLB draft
ROCKFORD – It is uncommon for a baseball player from the Rockford area to be selected in the MLB’s annual draft, and it is even more unusual for ...
BY Richard
Police say an Illinois man is facing charges after attempting to hit a pedestrian, resulting in a crash
YORKVILLE – An Illinois man is facing multiple charges for allegedly attempting to hit a pedestrian with his pickup truck and colliding with several vehicles outside a Yorkville ...
BY Richard
