I-80 Wreck, Former Bears Coach Dies: IL Weekend

ILLINOIS — Seven people were taken to the hospital following a car crash on Interstate 80 over the weekend.

Meanwhile, former Chicago Bears coach Dick Jauron died at the age of 74.

Plus, charges were announced in an attempted armed robbery at a Palos Heights 7-Eleven, a school district was forced to have an e-learning day due to school bus threats, Lunar New Year parade held in Chinatown and a village is anticipating a $1.9 to $2.1 million annual revenue loss from the repeal of the state's grocery tax on Jan. 1, 2026.

7 Taken To Hospital After I-80 Wreck At Larkin Exit: Joliet Fire Dept.

The interstate reopened once tow trucks were able to remove the vehicles from the scene.

Former Chicago Bears Head Coach Dick Jauron Dies At 74

Jauron coached the Bears for five seasons from 1999 to 2003 and was named AP Coach of the Year in 2001, leading the team to a 13-3 record.

Charges Announced In Palos Heights 7-Eleven Attempted Armed Robbery

Two of the three participants are facing felony charges of attempted armed robbery of a convenience store, Palos Heights police said.

Criminals Target Troy School District Buses, Forcing E-Learning Day

Due to the unforeseen emergency affecting all of our buses, all Troy 30-C schools must transition to an emergency e-learning day Monday.

Lunar New Year Parade Steps Off In Chicago's Chinatown

This is the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese Zodiac, and symbolizes complexity, mystery, and transformation.

Algonquin Looks At Ways To Recoup Repealed Grocery Sales Tax

The village is anticipating a $1.9 to $2.1 million annual revenue loss from the repeal of the state's grocery tax on Jan. 1, 2026.