Crime

Miller, a Plainfield resident, and deputy chief for the city of Wheaton, replaces John Konopek, who retired as chief in July after serving the police department for nearly three decades. Konopek, who joined the department as a patrol officer in 1994, was the first individual to hold the title of commander. He was appointed police chief in 2011.

"This case highlights the cooperation, commitment, and professionalism of different law enforcement personnel working together to fight crime," said Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter.

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced that a jury on June 6 convicted former girls' gymnastics coach Jose Vilchis, 71, of Channahon, of eight counts of Criminal Sexual Assault against a female teenage gymnast. The jury rendered its...

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for traveling to visit family and friends. Whether you are traveling down the block or across the country, make sure you buckle up every time.

"Everybody in the neighborhood was looking for her," said Perteet recalling that awful day. "My kids played with her brother and sister and my kids to this day still talk about her. She was a quiet baby."

OAKLAND POST — Across the nation, over 400 bills have been introduced suppressing the right to vote — from reducing polling hours and locations to allowing lawmakers to overturn a legitimate election result. And we know that voter suppression laws...

OAKLAND POST — Across the nation, over 400 bills have been introduced suppressing the right to vote — from reducing polling hours and locations to allowing lawmakers to overturn a legitimate election result. And we know that voter suppression laws are not felt universally: these restrictions are particularly harmful to people of color, young people, the low-income, the disabled, those in rural areas, and other marginalized communities. 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Also murdered in the bombing were Addie Mae Collins, Carole Rosamond Robertson and Cynthia Dionne Wesley. All three were 14 years old. The Birmingham bombing was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement and...

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Also murdered in the bombing were Addie Mae Collins, Carole Rosamond Robertson and Cynthia Dionne Wesley. All three were 14 years old. The Birmingham bombing was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement and remains one of the most notorious incidents of violence and political terrorism in U.S. history. 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "My staff were converting filing cabinets into barricades after we were evacuated from chambers," Vice President Harris noted, adding that she could emphasize how the fragility and strength of democracy were represented on January 6, "The...