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Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Heat advisory in effect for parts of Chicago area; heat indices up to 110 degrees
"Dangerous" heat and humidity levels were expected Monday in the Chicago area, with high temperatures in the 90s and heat indices reaching as high as 110 degrees for some parts. At 8 a.m. Monday, a heat advisory went into effect for DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Northern Will and Kankakee counties.
Monday weather forecast in northern Illinois includes severe weather, heat, possible tornadoes
Weather in northern Illinois on Monday will include extreme heat, thunderstorms, high winds, and possibly large hail and tornadoes according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect for Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and Will counties from 8 a.m. Monday through 7 p.m. Monday. Heat index values are expected to go as high as 105 to 110 degrees. The National Weather Service reminds residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.
Kane, Kendall residents turned out early for Community Recycle & Shred Day in Aurora draw
Cars lined up as early as 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning in Aurora joining community volunteers in the name of environmental sustainability and responsible waste management during State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s, D-Oswego, 12th annual Community Recycle & Shred Day. Volunteers helped serve a total of 380 cars offloading their recyclable...
Column: Senior Services expanding to keep up with growing demand
When Senior Services Associates celebrated its Golden Jubilee last year, not much time was spent throwing a party. Too much was going on at this nonprofit agency tasked with serving as the hub of the community’s aging population in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties. And as the agency continues to grow older along with the rest of the population, its role has only become bigger and more critical.
Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Ex-Joliet police sergeant’s official misconduct case still stuck in pretrial battles
After almost four years, a Kendall County case against a retired Joliet police sergeant accused of unlawfully accessing a controversial squad vehicle video has not yet gone to trial. The felony official misconduct case against Javier Esqueda, 54, remains stuck in the pretrial stage with at least four motions from...
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