Both Illinois and Indiana are among 17 states affected by a recall from Straus Family Creamery. Straus is recalling a number of its ice cream products over concerns of the presence of metal fragments. The FDA says there have been no injuries reported because of the issue. Customers are advised to return the recalled...

Kankakee Community College held its 57th annual commencement ceremony over the weekend. Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Riverside, KCC alum Ellen Bollino was the keynote speaker Some 250 students received degrees and certifications during Saturday's ceremony.

There was another fatal crash on I-65 in Northwest Indiana over the weekend. Indiana State Police say it was about 11:15 Saturday night when they were called to a crash just south of Crown Point. When they got there they found an SUV and minivan. Reports say the minivan had been having mechanical issues and was traveli...

Fire destroyed part of Balmoral Race Track in Crete Township over the weekend. WGN says the fire broke out about 6:30 yesterday morning and flames could be seen in parts of the building as thick, black smoke rose into the sky. Fire crews were on the scene for several hours trying to put out the flames. There were no re...