This Weekend: Construction projects impact much of Puget Sound
Construction projects, paving, and traffic switch preparations will affect I-405 in Kirkland, SR 520 in Seattle, and the I-90/SR 18 interchange.
May 30, 2026Open source
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'American Idol' finalist Danny Gokey to perform at Kirkland
Grammy-nominated recording artist and “American Idol” Season Eight finalist Danny Gokey will perform Saturday, May 9, at Millikin University’s Kirkland...
May 6, 2026Open source
Brimfield Street to close for drainage work
KIRKLAND — Brimfield Street will be closed between state Route 12B (Utica Street) and New Street from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May...
May 4, 2026Open source
Quebec men charged after Ontario man left with ‘life-altering’ injuries from robbery
Three men from Quebec are facing charges after an Ontario man was left with 'life-altering' injuries from a robbery over the weekend.
May 4, 2026Open source
Three men from Quebec charged with attempted murder in Kirkland Lake shooting
Three people have been charged and one person is in hospital with 'life-altering injuries' following a shooting in Kirkland Lake the afternoon of May 2.
May 3, 2026Open source
Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge identified as suspect in Pittsfield shooting
Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge identified as suspect in Pittsfield shooting
May 1, 2026Open source
Seattle Kraken to build new iceplex, community center in Kirkland
Seattle Kraken to build new iceplex, community center in Kirkland
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Costco changes beloved $1.50 hot dog deal for the first time in decades: reports
Costco's iconic $1.50 hot dog combo reportedly now includes the option to swap the fountain soda for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Itasca's fireworks show, once Illinois' largest, returns with ‘different feel'
After a one-year hiatus, the suburban fireworks show once touted as the largest in Illinois will return this summer with a "slightly different feel."
May 29, 2026Open source
Bears' stadium decision faces critical deadline in Illinois General Assembly
Lawmakers in Springfield are working down to the wire on a variety of subjects, but the Chicago Bears’ stadium project is near the top of the list.
May 29, 2026Open source
Mary Wagoner: Illinois should expand pension buyout program and create a pathway for progress
A proposed bill would allow Chicago to offer voluntary pension buyouts to current retirees and former employees with vested retirement benefits.
May 29, 2026Open source
‘Broadview Six' prosecutor vows ‘sweeping reforms' after case unraveled
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is vowing changes in the office after the prosecution of the "Broadview Six" case fell apart.
May 28, 2026Open source
Fundraiser for Illinois GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey delayed after Tribune raised ethics law questions
The Barrington Township Republican Organization planned “a very private dinner” Thursday benefitting GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey. But Illinoi...
May 28, 2026Open source
Waukegan alderperson charged after allegedly casting ballot in dead mother’s name
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 Illinois prim...
May 27, 2026Open source
Treasurer’s study finds sprawling and ‘murky’ tax impacts from Illinois megaprojects plan to benefit...
A new report raises questions on a state megaprojects plan as lawmakers try to reach a deal to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
May 27, 2026Open source
Illinois tourist gets DUI after stealing Key West police cruiser, cops say
A man from suburban Chicago is facing a litany of charges in the Florida Keys after authorities said he drunkenly stole a police cruiser while visiting Key W...
May 27, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Illinois secretary of state speaks out on businessman accused of swindling people with large loans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spoke out on Brandon "Mr. Finance" Ellington, accused of swindling people out of thousands of dollars.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
The Bears said again they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Study finds Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with microplastics From Lake Michigan to the Chicago Rive...
From Lake Michigan to the Chicago River to streams and creeks across the state, there are tiny bits of plastic in Illinois waterways, according to a new repo...
May 20, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with DUI after fatal I-290 crash
Illinois State Police say a Chicago man is facing felony DUI charges after a deadly chain-reaction crash Sunday on I-290 that killed a suburban man.
May 20, 2026Open source
Group sues tech giants under Illinois law for "stealing" voices to train AI A group of well-known Chicago-b...
A group of well-known Chicago-based journalists, voice actors and podcasters have filed lawsuits under Illinois' strict biometric data privacy law, accu...
May 19, 2026Open source
Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze
The Chicago Bears dropped their schedule reveal video featuring Rome Odunze showing off some artistic flair. WTTW News was there for an exclusive behind-the-...
May 16, 2026Open source
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Kirkland is in Dekalb County, Illinois.
Region: Northern Illinois
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At the beginning of Route 66, reporting on a shifting US
Harry Bruinius finds a crossroads of America in his reporting near Route 66 in Will County, Illinois.
May 30, 2026Open source
Dick Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
Durbin highlighted major pieces of his legacy, including his work to restrict smoking on airplanes, reduce youth tobacco use, advocate for undocumented immig...
May 30, 2026Open source
Illinois Judicial Branch shares new mental health resources
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announced two new resources Friday designed to enhance the...
May 30, 2026Open source
Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly
Gov. JB Pritzker says he looks forward to signing a pair of bills that cleared the Illinois House on Wednesday giving the state Insurance Department authorit...
May 30, 2026Open source
Previewing Iowa football’s 2026 season: Northern Illinois
IOWA CITY — The game that could answer multiple questions for Iowa football’s 2026 season: the first one.
May 30, 2026Open source
Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: This day in Illini history
Willie Williams was a standout sprinter on the Illinois track and field team, and 73 years ago on May 30, 1953, Williams won the 100-yard dash and the 220-ya...
May 30, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
Illinois lawmakers are days away from passing a roughly $56 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, but many are still fighting to have their priorities included as...
May 30, 2026Open source
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Going global?
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in a top ten men's basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
May 30, 2026Open source
Man who police said downloaded over 3,800 child porn images sentenced to 20 years
A Decatur man who Illinois State Police special agents said downloaded over 3,800 files containing child pornography from the internet has been sentenced to...
May 30, 2026Open source
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