"The good news is that our lives in law enforcement are getting simpler," a Kane County assistant state's attorney says.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
The following information was supplied by the Batavia Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected.
Recent statistics released by the United Census Bureau ranks the richest counties in the country. We ain't one of 'em.
The offer is valid until Dec. 31.
The following information was supplied by the Geneva Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Nearly 20 years after its inception, the Batavia Park District is hoping to reinvent its teen center according to what local teens want.
An iPhone is sold over the Internet and a broken one is returned, a business owner says an employee is stealing and a package is taken from a porch.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
A collection of odd, quirky and sometimes just plain weird crime reports from around the area.
There are 23 Illinois counties that rank among the highest property taxes nationally. We made a chart of them ranked by the average home price in each county.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Dec. 21, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
Martrell Harris pleads guilty to second-degree murder and agrees to an 11-year prison sentence.
Court documents unsealed Thursday in Texas indicate Jeffrey Farrey told his father that Jackson Farrey choked to death.
The answer might surprise you. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
One section of the water tower is spay painted with green paint, and another with yellow paint.
Police Advisory: Some area roadways have become slippery due to freezing rain, particularly hills and bridges. Use caution.
3 Things to Do in Chicago: It's a Wonderful Life, Second City and Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker.
A winter storm watch is in effect.
R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.
Getting into the holiday spirit? From ice skating to choosing the perfect tree, we have some day trips that will transport you to a winter wonderland or one tank of gas.