Illinois Valley's 5 most-read stories: Sept. 29-Oct. 4

‘Guilty but mentally ill’: Man convicted in attack on woman in McHenry park, bystander who intervened

A judge rejected the defense's argument that Raymond Link was insane when he randomly attacked and nearly killed a woman in McHenry's Petersen Park while she was walking a dog.

Joliet sex offender charged with battering brother of Minooka teen killed in crash

A Will County judge denied the pretrial release of a Joliet sex offender charged with aggravated battery of the brother of a Minooka teen who was killed in fatal crash on Monday

Chicago Bears announce 2026 open training camp practice schedule

The Chicago Bears announced their full training camp schedule Wednesday morning, including when fans can go to open practices at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Fans will get a chance to attend 10 open practices.

Tonight’s Montgomery concert with Wayne Messmer postponed to July 1

Concert goers in Montgomery will have to wait a little longer to hear the legendary Wayne Messmer for the village’s America 250 Celebration Concert in the Park. The village postponed the concert to July 1 due to the forecasted thunderstorms this evening.

Oswego OKs financial aid package for upscale fish and steak restaurant downtown

At Tuesday’s Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees approved providing up to $340,000 in direct financial assistance along with a $300,000 loan.