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Will County, IL Holiday Fun: Free Crafts, Campfires and S'mores

Families can enjoy seasonal events in Bolingbrook, Romeoville and Channahon beginning Dec. 1.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Representative La Ha Recognizes Stork Café In Homer Glen As Business Of The Month

State Representative Nicole La Ha has recognized Stork Café in Homer Glen as her November Business of the Month, celebrating the local restaurant for its commitment to quality, customer service, and investment in the community. “Every small business represents a dream, a tremendous amount of hard work, and a...

Homer Glen, IL · 1d
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Support for emergency shelter from village budgeted at $575,000

The Village of Oak Park plans to provide $575,000 to Housing Forward for the operation of the Anderson Emergency Shelter in 2027, according to Kevin Bueso, the village’s finance chief. “Housing Forward values its longstanding partnership with the Village of Oak Park and its continued commitment to addressing homelessness...

Oak Park, IL · 22h
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Democrats Claim a Seat at McHenry County’s Table

Illinois county votes for Democratic gubernatorial candidate for first time since 1852. McHenry County, the reddest of the collar counties surrounding Chicago, is riding the blue wave that swept through the political world this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker became the first Democratic governor to carry the county since 1852,...

Mchenry County, IL · 3d

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Joliet Public Library hosts artist in residence

The Joliet Public Library will host a public reception for Artist in Residence Shane-Jahi Jackson, where visitors can view his exhibit, “Pieces of a Man, Tailored by Family,” meet the artist and learn more about his work. The library will host the event from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 17...

Joliet, IL · 16h

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Cynthia Ramirez joins Green Hills Library Board

Cynthia Ramirez has joined the Green Hills Public Library District Board of Trustees, bringing her interest in education, literacy and public service to the seven-member board. Ramirez was sworn in during the board’s Oct. 19 meeting and will serve until the next Consolidated Election in April 2027. “I am...

Palos Hills, IL · 21h

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Trustee Cory Wesley running for reelection in 2027

After weeks of uncertainty, current Oak Park Trustee Cory Wesley announced he is running for reelection this spring. Wesley said family concerns and a “lack of empathy” he has experienced recently in the community were driving forces behind his hesitation. He wanted to make sure going through another...

Oak Park, IL · 22h

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Amy Binns-Calvey appointed new commissioner

In mid-October, Maria Maxham, commissioner of accounts and finance, suddenly resigned from her position because of family matters with six months left in her term. Commissioners unanimously approved Amy Binns-Calvey to replace Maxham at the Nov. 9 council meeting. She will serve on the council through the April 6 election, when four commissioner seats and the mayoral post will be on the ballot.

Forest Park, IL · 21h

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Lake in the Hills Police Pension Funded at Over 93% versus About 50% for State Government;s

From the minutes of the last Lake in the Hills meetng:. Total net position of the fund increased by $8,602,867 or 16.2% from the prior year. The recommended Village contribution increased by $79,856 from the prior year to $1,357,295. The actual investment return for the fund was 16.3% for the...

Lake In The Hills, IL · 3d

Cleveland Jewish News

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‘Zero sense of panic,’ Chicago Federation says of recently passed anti-Israel state measures

In March 2026, Elyse Cutler saw a screenshot of a petition a parent posted in a WhatsApp group that she manages for Jewish parents of high schoolers. The image suggested that there was an effort to get an anti-Israel referendum on the ballot for the upcoming midterm elections. “I’d never...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Venture One plans 719,200-sq.-ft. industrial development in Geneva

Venture One Real Estate, in partnership with BGO, plans to begin construction on a 719,200-sq. ft. industrial facility in Geneva, Ill. Venture Park Geneva will be built on approximately 54 acres at the northeast corner of Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway in the Fox Valley industrial market. The speculative Class...

Geneva, IL · 2d

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Developer eyes Manhattan for fast food restaurant

The Village of Manhattan could soon get a new fast food restaurant if plans revealed at the most recent board meeting come to fruition. Ampler Development signed a letter of intent to purchase and develop the village-owned property at the corner of Brookstone Drive and Route 52 in Manhattan for a Taco Bell restaurant.

Manhattan, IL · 1d

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Hundreds try to move Chicago's Bean sculpture in viral internet stunt

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Crowd of hundreds try to push The Bean 7 inches to the left

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Chicago Sunday to try to push the Bean seven inches to the left.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Mount Greenwood Rink Gets New Chiller After Closure Scare Rattles Neighbors

Mount Greenwood Park Fieldhouse — Announced Learn-To-Skate Registration Venue. The outdoor ice rink at Mount Greenwood Park has a new chiller as the Chicago Park District gears up to open the facility for the season, easing fears in a neighborhood that was recently bracing for the rink to go dark for good. The equipment arrived just weeks after rumors of a possible closure sent local hockey families into a panic.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Underwater Fiber Line From Chicago Lands at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor

United Federal Credit Union Headquarters — Project Connection Site. A high-speed internet cable running from Chicago to southwest Michigan under Lake Michigan is now coming ashore at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, with crews laying new fiber lines that extend from the lake onto land. The park is one of two landing points for the project, known as Critical Crossings. The project also includes a connection point at United Federal Credit Union's headquarters in St. Joseph, where construction was still in progress on August 25, 2026.

Benton Harbor, MI · 4d

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Illinois Veterans Day closures for schools, banks and mail

Schools, banks, mail and state offices aren’t all following the same rules this Nov. 11, and the differences matter for working families. Many Illinois schools will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, but not all of them. Chicago Public Schools will not hold classes for students, and districts in Joliet and Waukegan will also close, while others, including Wilmette, will be open. Post offices, banks, Illinois Secretary of State facilities and state courts will be closed statewide.

Illinois · 1d

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. David Moore Faces 4 Challengers In 17th Ward Race

AUBURN GRESHAM — Incumbent David Moore is facing his most crowded race yet with four challengers vying to be the next 17th Ward alderperson — though his opponents could be knocked off the ballot. Moore’s challengers include violence prevention worker Raynetta Greenleaf, businessman and housing advocate Theodore Fulton...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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How to Pick the Right Chicago Neighborhood for Your Job and Lifestyle

Chicago is one of the easiest big cities to get wrong when you're choosing where to live, not because the neighborhoods are confusing, but because downtown Chicago isn't one job market. It's several, stacked on top of each other in different pockets. A nurse working rotating shifts at Northwestern Memorial...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 1d