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Murder charges filed in Plainfield dismemberment case

July 30, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

A Plainfield man and woman now face murder charges in connection with the death and dismemberment of the woman’s husband.

In response to charges made by DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek, State’s Attorney Robert Berlin says the county board did not violate the state’s Open Meetings Act in April when they approved salary increases for several countywide elected positions. (Robert Berlin)

DuPage County Board followed law when approving salary increases, state’s attorney says

July 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

DuPage state’s attorney says the county board didn’t violate Open Meetings Act when it approved pay increases for elected positions.

A scene from the DuPage County Fair in 2023. (Naperville Sun)

DuPage invites children to paint fair mural for nation’s 250th

July 21, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Children can leave their mark on a mural celebrating the nation's 250th birthday at the DuPage County Fair this week.

Indiana family files lawsuit against Amazon for 2025 crash

July 15, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

An Amazon contractor crashed into a school bus, severely injuring a high school baseball player. His family wants the retailer to take some responsibility.

DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy participates in a budget meeting in her office in Wheaton on July 18, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

State agency wants more info on how DuPage board approved raises

July 8, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

The Illinois Attorney General is looking into charges the DuPage County Board violated the Open Meetings Act when approving pay raises for elected officials.

Plainfield man and woman charged in dismemberment case hid body parts in freezer and downstate lake, prosecutors say

July 6, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Plainfield man and woman charged in dismemberment case hid body parts in freezer and downstate lake, prosecutors say.

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek works in her office at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton on July 18, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

July 7, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

Pay raises for some elected officials in DuPage County may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.

People gather outside the world's first Dairy Queen, located at 501 N. Chicago St. in Joliet, on June 25, 2026, to dedicate part of its restoration. The shop, located along Historic Route 66, opened in 1940 and is now under the management of the Joliet Area Historical Museum. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

World’s first Dairy Queen is celebrated in Joliet as Route 66 turns 100

June 26, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Located in Joliet, the first Dairy Queen is being remembered with signage and neon signs that hark back to the original 1940s storefront.

Will County Board member Julie Berkowicz speaks in Joliet on May 21, 2026, as the board approved Earthrise Energy’s solar farm project. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Will County Board votes 12-8 to approve sprawling ‘Pride of the Prairie’ solar farm

May 22, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

The Will County Board approved Earthrise Energy’s 6,100-acre “Pride of the Prairie” solar farm in Green Garden, Wilton and Manhattan townships.

Attorney Steven Becker cross-examines Earthrise Energy's director of development during a Will County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at the Renaissance Center in Joliet on May 12, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

Will County zoning commission again votes no on 6,100-acre solar farm

May 13, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Earthrise Energy’s project advances to the board for a possible final vote next week.

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