Author: WSPY.News Staff

  • Oberweis closing North Aurora plant

    [recent-posts ][post-deets][wspy_social_share] The Oberweis Dairy, a staple of Northern Illinois known for its rich milk and ice cream, faces a somber chapter as its North Aurora plant is slated for closure on June 11. This shutdown will displace 130 non-union workers by mid-June, marking a significant reduction in its workforce amidst financial turmoil. As the…

  • Human trafficking bill gets approval in Illinois House

    Add Your Heading Text Here [recent-posts][post-deets] In a unanimous decision that heralds a new dawn for the young survivors of human trafficking, the Illinois House of Representatives has passed House Bill 5465, championed by State Representative Jeff Keicher of Sycamore. This pivotal legislation is set to provide juvenile victims with the essential resources they need…

  • Plano teen charged in Marseilles crash

    [post-deets] WSPY.News Photojournalists captured this scene in Marseilles, Illinois after Eloy Contreras exercised poor decision making, motor control, and/or coordination.   April 20, 2024 In the quiet, seemingly sleepy town of Marseilles, the stillness of an early Sunday morning was shattered by an escapade worthy of cinematic capture. Eloy Contreras, a nineteen-year-old from Plano with…

  • Bridge on I-80 closed for repairs

    [post-deets] WSPY.News file photo of LaSalle Road Bridge over I-80 In an urgent response to ensure public safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the bridge at E 30th Road and N La Salle Road, which spans the bustling I-80 corridor. This critical structure, situated approximately two miles west…

  • Land in DeKalb County being placed in trust for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

    [post-deets] Recently gathered members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, from WSPY.News Staff Photographers In a landmark decision that weaves together the threads of history, justice, and sovereignty, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has witnessed a momentous step toward rectifying a centuries-old grievance. The U.S. Department of the Interior has officially placed portions of the…

  • Plano High School hosting mock accident assembly

    [recent-posts][post-deets][wspy_social_share]This Friday, Plano High School is set to transform its usually mundane morning rituals into a spectacularly over-the-top educational extravaganza, courtesy of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (A-A-I-M). In an effort to shock and awe their juniors and seniors into sober driving sensibilities before prom season, the school is orchestrating a simulated accident scene that…

  • Morris State Senator opposing bill requiring restaurants to pay tipped workers more

    [recent-posts][post-deets][wspy_social_share]  In the bustling culinary landscape of Morris, State Senator Sue Rezin stands at the center of a contentious debate. The bill under consideration, aiming to standardize wages for tipped workers by ensuring they receive the state minimum wage, has ignited discussions across economic and social spectrums. Senator Rezin, echoing the concerns of many small…

  • Kendall County Broadband Project Delayed

    [recent-posts][post-deets][wspy_social_share] In the heart of Kendall County, a resolution to modernize digital infrastructure faced a pivotal moment on a recent Tuesday. The County Board, reflecting a spirit of careful deliberation, unanimously voted to table the approval of a predevelopment agreement for a broadband Internet project. This pause in proceedings, though unexpected, underscores a commitment to…