CHICAGO, Illinois — Teen accessories retailer Claire’s will shutter nearly 300 stores across the U.S., including 16 in Illinois, as part of its latest restructuring following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Illinois Stores Set to Close In a federal court filing, the Hoffman Estates–based company confirmed 291 closures nationwide. Among them, three are in Chicago…
SYCAMORE, Illinois — On a hot summer day, most kids set up lemonade stands. But 9-year-old Ethan Wargo decided to sell something else — not for money, but for kindness. His “compliment stand”, offering free uplifting words, has quickly turned into a community sensation. Inspired by a Book Ethan said the idea came while reading…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — As summer winds down and trees begin shedding their leaves, many Kentuckians wonder: what are your rights if your neighbor’s tree extends into your yard? Kentucky law provides specific rules on when you can — and cannot — trim a neighbor’s tree. What You Can Legally Trim If the trunk of the…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — As summer fades into fall, many Kentuckians are asking the same question: When will mosquito season finally end? The answer depends on temperature. Mosquitoes thrive when it’s warm and humid, and experts say climate change is already stretching the season longer across the state. When Is Mosquito Season in Kentucky? The Centers…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — A major section of Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville will shut down for two months in summer 2026 as part of a $150 million bridge replacement project, state officials confirmed. $150 Million Bridge Replacement Project Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded a contract to Kiewit…
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A 47-year-old Waterloo man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Online Sting Leads to Arrest Court documents show Gabriel Usher began communicating online in October 2023 with an undercover officer who posed as a 15-year-old child. Within days, Usher…
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Montana — A 73-year-old woman from Muscatine, Iowa died Wednesday after a fatal fall while hiking on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, park officials confirmed. The Incident on Highline Trail The hiker, identified as Diane Bunker, was walking with a large group when she tripped and fell off the trail…
NORTHERN INDIANA — For many, a dog is a loyal companion. But for 5-year-old Maybel Lowry, a diabetic alert dog could be the difference between life and death. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Maybel’s body cannot produce insulin. Her blood sugar can plummet or spike within minutes — a dangerous reality her parents, Kylee and…
JOLIET, Illinois — A 59-year-old convicted killer from Chicago is being held in the Will County Jail after Joliet police arrested him for trespassing at a home, attempting to steal property, and failing to register as a violent offender, authorities confirmed. Confrontation at Ada Street Home The incident occurred on Aug. 23 in the Forest…
O’FALLON, Illinois — The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in O’Fallon, according to authorities. Shooting Reported on West Madison The incident was reported just before 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, in the 600 block of West Madison Street. O’Fallon Police said one of their officers was…