Many murder cases take at least five years for trial, but that is not the case for Jermaine Mandley. He's charged in Maya Smith's killing. trib.al/aI4mSZI

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/CL0QBmA

This is the second location for the restaurant, which opened its first location in 2020 in Bridgeview. trib.al/VdR3337

One person was found dead at a house fire on Orchard Drive in Bolingbrook. trib.al/nKAadZ6

House hunting in the Bolingbrook area? Check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/aEiVjzS

Mario Allabadi, the longtime owner of Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade, purchased the Sub Dock next door, in 2022, after its owners retired. trib.al/7HdLIO3

Former Syl's Restaurant and Lounge, a popular fine dining destination since 1946, according to the real estate listing on LoopNet. trib.al/2qWT9Ok

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/q1X9uqq

Residents can bring their pets to the Animal Control building, 145 Royce Road, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 15. trib.al/BvdZlOa

Wondering what's on the market? Check out what the most recently listed properties in Bolingbrook have to offer. trib.al/02HTMMe

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories. trib.al/KBYq4pp

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG | trib.al/dEv9ayR

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/jXdsg1L

The District said the electric bus replaces a diesel bus that had reached the tine to be rotated out of service. trib.al/s93RwM4

The park district secured $120,000 in state funding. trib.al/7VvXTKc

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/Tiurhi2

Jonathan Banks, 40, approached the victims in the parking lot behind the Speedway and an argument took place, Joliet police noted. trib.al/33d5Uop

"Dial M For Murder" begins Sept. 7 at the Western Springs theater. trib.al/MwC0TnU

Phases 3 and 4 of the rehabilitation of the airport's apron were approved. trib.al/nFuuzhc

Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow's sealed ex parte motion is now the subject of next week's hearing before Judge John Anderson. trib.al/l7G1ouZ