Dave Berner
City Of New Orleans Trains To Reach New Orleans Again Starting Tuesday
Amtrak says the City of New Orleans passenger train will pull into its namesake city this coming Tuesday, the first time since late August.
Report: No, Pay Toilets Are Not Coming To High School In Naperville
Indian Prairie School District 204 says despite rumors, students will not really have to pay to go to the bathroom at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville.
Child Abduction Attempts Reported In Chicago, Aurora
Two separate incidents of what first appeared to be incidents of attempted child abduction have caught the attention of police in Chicago and Aurora.
Peterson’s Former Neighbor: It’s Time For Justice For Stacy
With the guilty verdict for Drew Peterson this week, a neighbor of the former Bolingbrook police sergeant says it is now time to put all efforts toward solving the case of Peterson’s missing fourth wife, Stacy.
Report: Couple Left Young Daughter Alone For 6 Hours While Burglarizing Cars
A 22-month-old girl was in the custody of the State of Illinois Friday morning, after police say her parents left her home alone while they burglarized cars in northwest suburban Wheeling.
Former Bear Sam Hurd’s Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty In Drug Case
A Texas man accused of working with former Chicago Bear Sam Hurd to arrange large purchases of drugs is now facing prison time.
Naperville Offers Big Tax Incentive To Keep Wal-Mart From Leaving
Residents of some parts of Chicago protested and tried to stop Wal-Mart when the retailer announced plans to move in, but in Naperville, the city government is willing to dish out some big money to keep Wal-Mart from leaving.
Man Shoots Woman’s Car In Indiana Road Rage Incident
Police in Northwest Indiana are looking for a man driving a pickup truck after an incident of road rage near Gary.
Major Expansion Project Set To Begin On Route 59 In Western Suburbs
Major construction work on one of the busiest stretches of Chicago area roadways is about to begin.
Former Medical Examiner Grants Newspaper Interview In Wake Of Scandal
The former Cook County Medical Examiner is speaking out for the first time after being forced from office two months ago.
Expert: Will County Can Handle 2 High-Profile Murder Cases
Will County prosecutors are now taking on two high-profile murder cases at the same time in the same courthouse.
State Worker Retirements Surging Amid Pension Reform Talk
With state lawmakers trying to hash out comprehensive pension reform by the end of the year, Illinois state workers are retiring in record numbers to make sure they preserve their existing benefits.
United Airlines To Move Corporate Headquarters To Willis Tower
United Airlines headquarters will soon be contained within one iconic Chicago address.
Jury Selection Begins In Vaughn Family Massacre Case
Jury selection begins Monday morning in another high-profile murder trial in Will County.
Trial Set To Start Monday For Family Massacre Suspect Christopher Vaughn
As the Drew Peterson murder trial continues, another high-profile case begins this Monday in another courtroom at the Will County courthouse.
Marijuana Smokers Will Still Be Arrested At Lollapalooza
You might think as Lollapalooza kicks off that the music festival would be the perfect incubator for Chicago’s new marijuana policy, but such is not the case.
Will County Officials, IDOT To Discuss Plans For Third Airport
Will County officials say they plan to meet later this month with the Illinois transportation director to discuss the proposed Peotone airport project.
Man Charged With Trying To Trick Naperville Police Into Driving Him Home
An Aurora man is facing charges, after he allegedly tried to trick Naperville police into giving him a ride home from work.
Exonerated Death Row Inmate Going Back To Prison For Stealing Deodorant
A Chicago man who spent years in prison on a wrongful murder conviction is headed back behind bars.
Joliet On Pace To Break Records For Guns Seized In One Year
Joliet police say they did not want to break a record they set last year, but it looks like it’s going to happen.



