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Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado

by Stephanie IrvineMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park March 10, officials said.

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Tornado levels homes in Aroma Park, Kankakee area

by Stephanie IrvineMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

A devastating, long-track wedge tornado caused significant destruction in Aroma Park, just southeast of the City of Kankakee, on the evening of March 10.

Search for Dan Davis ends in heartbreak

by Kelly WhiteMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Beloved Bourbon Street sound engineer Dan Davis was found in Blue Island months after his disappearance sparked a massive Mount Greenwood search.

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Chicago’s beloved Italian beef may become Illinois’ official state sandwich

by Kelly WhiteFebruary 28, 2026March 2, 2026

State Rep. Rick Ryan filed a bill to make Chicago’s Italian beef the official state sandwich, replacing the horseshoe.

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Fiery crash in Beecher claims life of Joliet man

by Stephanie IrvineFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

A Joliet man was killed Friday in a fiery accident at County Line Road and Illinois Route 1 (Dixie Highway) in rural Beecher.

Fat Tuesday Paczki tradition returns to local bakeries

by Kelly WhiteFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Chicago-area bakeries prepare thousands of paczki for Fat Tuesday on February 17, offering traditional Polish pastries in various flavors.

Momence bar burglary ends in murder

by Stephanie IrvineFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The family and friends of Courtney M. Drysdale now have some closure after police say they apprehended a suspect in the 30-year-old bar owner’s murder on February 2.