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Rochelle-area fire departments respond to farm equipment fire with fatality in rural Steward A farm equipment and field fire Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in rural Steward resulted in a fatality, Rochelle Fire Department Capt. Zach Prewett said.

A farm equipment and field fire Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in rural Steward resulted in a fatality, Rochelle Fire Department Capt. Zach Prewett said.

Malta man injured in truck crash charged with DUI after helicopter flight to hospital: DCSO A Malta man who suffered injuries and was flown to the hospital after his truck crashed Monday has been charged with driving under the influence, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

A Malta man who suffered injuries and was flown to the hospital after his truck crashed Monday has been charged with driving under the influence, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Man pleads guilty to killing cat, abusing woman in Harvard after 2023 Super Bowl A Kewanee man admitted in McHenry County court that he killed a woman’s cat after physically abusing the woman in Harvard following the 2023 Super Bowl.

A Kewanee man admitted in McHenry County court that he killed a woman’s cat after physically abusing the woman in Harvard following the 2023 Super Bowl.

SNAP uncertainty worries food pantries across northern Illinois As nonprofits, businesses and individuals across northern Illinois prepared for the uncertainty surrounding SNAP, President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund the food assistance program

As nonprofits, businesses and individuals across northern Illinois prepared for the uncertainty surrounding SNAP, President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund the food assistance program

What Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears said Monday after surviving against the Bengals Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after a thrilling win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after a thrilling win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, argued those provisions amounted to a radical shift in Illinois’ regulatory environment, which ultimately would have led to higher premiums for consumers

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, argued those provisions amounted to a radical shift in Illinois’ regulatory environment, which ultimately would have led to higher premiums for consumers

Teen accused of aggravated battery after allegedly punching cop in face: prosecutors A Villa Park teenager accused of punching a Villa Park police officer in the face after leading police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

A Villa Park teenager accused of punching a Villa Park police officer in the face after leading police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

McHenry County College student injured in class The Crystal Lake Fire/Rescue Department responded to a student injured in class Monday afternoon at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake.

The Crystal Lake Fire/Rescue Department responded to a student injured in class Monday afternoon at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake.

North Boone football player recovering at home after serious injury in Richmond-Burton playoff game A 16-year-old North Boone High School Viking football player was flown following what was described as a traumatic injury

A 16-year-old North Boone High School Viking football player was flown following what was described as a traumatic injury

Lawsuit claims Chapelstreet Church youth leader sexually abused boy after lead pastor told of past allegation A man has sued Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, claiming he was sexually abused by a youth leader as a minor, after the senior pastor had been informed of a prior allegation against the youth leader.

A man has sued Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, claiming he was sexually abused by a youth leader as a minor, after the senior pastor had been informed of a prior allegation against the youth leader.

Child ejected from car seat in crash near Harvard Sunday; 4 others injured A child was ejected from a car seat in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon near Harvard and flown for treatment, Harvard Fire Protection District spokesman said.

A child was ejected from a car seat in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon near Harvard and flown for treatment, Harvard Fire Protection District spokesman said.

Jury could award Sterling firefighter’s widow tens of millions of dollars in death damages: attorney A pool of nearly 80 potential jurors was waiting it out in a Whiteside County courtroom Monday as jury selection began in a wrongful death civil case that could see the jury asked to award tens of millions of dollars to a Sterling firefighter’s widow and children

A pool of nearly 80 potential jurors was waiting it out in a Whiteside County courtroom Monday as jury selection began in a wrongful death civil case that could see the jury asked to award tens of millions of dollars to a Sterling firefighter’s widow and children

La Salle’s Frosty on First festival debuts this weekend Frosty on First will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, immediately following the Run Run Rudolph 5K

Frosty on First will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, immediately following the Run Run Rudolph 5K

Bears Insider Podcast Episode 423: Recapping the Chicago Bears’ wild win over the Bengals The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday when they beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in the final minute. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down all the different aspects of the thrilling win

The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday when they beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in the final minute. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down all the different aspects of the thrilling win

Joliet Township partners with Kankakee agency to help families affected by gun violence Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Country Music powerhouse Lainey Wilson will perform on the Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Illinois State Fair

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running

President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running

What does the last-minute fix for transit budget gap mean and why the 45-cent toll hike? Kane, DuPage and McHenry county mayors “remain very concerned that not having equity in voting on the new NITA board will set them up to be absolutely steamrolled,” state Sen. Don DeWitte said.

Kane, DuPage and McHenry county mayors “remain very concerned that not having equity in voting on the new NITA board will set them up to be absolutely steamrolled,” state Sen. Don DeWitte said.

Ottawa City Council to discuss lease agreement, rezoning Tuesday The Ottawa City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 301 West Madison Street.

The Ottawa City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 301 West Madison Street.

Coroner IDs man who died in I-55 ATV collision in Joliet area Timothy A. Barten, 48, of Joliet was pronounced dead on I-55 in Troy Township.

Timothy A. Barten, 48, of Joliet was pronounced dead on I-55 in Troy Township.

5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ stunning 47-42 road win over the Bengals The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon when they beat the Bengals in the final minute 47-42. Here are the five big takeaways from the team’s thrilling win on the road.

The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon when they beat the Bengals in the final minute 47-42. Here are the five big takeaways from the team’s thrilling win on the road.

How the Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible against the Cincinnati Bengals The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday afternoon when they came back in the final minute to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42. Here's how they did it.

The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday afternoon when they came back in the final minute to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42. Here's how they did it.

Charges dismissed in $100K scam of Spring Grove couple Charges have been dismissed against two Chicago men who were accused of scamming a Spring Grove couple out of $100,000, though one of the defendants paid back half the money, officials said.

Charges have been dismissed against two Chicago men who were accused of scamming a Spring Grove couple out of $100,000, though one of the defendants paid back half the money, officials said.

Bears survive furious fourth quarter to beat Bengals. Here’s what you need to know The Bears got breakout games from rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai and survived a wild fourth quarter to beat the Bengals 47-42 Sunday at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

The Bears got breakout games from rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai and survived a wild fourth quarter to beat the Bengals 47-42 Sunday at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

30 Days for 30 Vets gets set to repair more veterans’ homes for free For the second year, 30 Days for 30 Vets will give veterans around McHenry County needed fixes and upgrades to their homes.

For the second year, 30 Days for 30 Vets will give veterans around McHenry County needed fixes and upgrades to their homes.

Construction will impede Joliet traffic at Broadway and Ruby streets starting Monday The northbound lane leading to the intersection will be blocked along with a left-turn lane from Ruby onto Broadway.

The northbound lane leading to the intersection will be blocked along with a left-turn lane from Ruby onto Broadway.

Joe Flacco will be active against Chicago Bears in Week 9 The Chicago Bears will likely play against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday after the team ruled him active.

The Chicago Bears will likely play against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday after the team ruled him active.

IHDA announces $15 Million for Home Improvement and Repairs for Illinois Housing Through HRAP, eligible homeowners can receive up to $50,000 to make critical health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes

Through HRAP, eligible homeowners can receive up to $50,000 to make critical health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes

Couple gives up fight to keep emus in McHenry, will relocate McHenry says a couple is in violation of ordinances by having emus. The residents say they've had the birds since before their land was forced to be annexed into the city, but say they'll see rather than fight the city.

McHenry says a couple is in violation of ordinances by having emus. The residents say they've had the birds since before their land was forced to be annexed into the city, but say they'll see rather than fight the city.

Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week voting is open for Round 1 of the 2025 playoffs Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Round 1 of the playoffs!

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Round 1 of the playoffs!