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City of Joliet Unwraps a Season of Holiday Magic with Festive Celebrations and Traditions

From the first glow of the Christmas tree in City Square to Santa’s last trip through Joliet’s neighborhoods, the City of Joliet invites residents and visitors to spend part of the holidays together. The season begins Friday, November 27, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and continues in December with the 50th anniversary of the Festival of Gnomes, the debut of the Jingle & Mingle holiday market, and the annual Santa Send-Off.

Joliet, IL · 2d
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Peotone Vieaux: Strategic Plan ‘A Great Step Forward for the Future’

Peotone’s newly adopted Strategic Plan focuses on “proactive planning, responsible development, transparent communication, and continued investment in the services, infrastructure, and public spaces that support Peotone’s quality of life.”. The plan took nearly a year to develop and was designed to cover 2026 through 2029. The process...

Peotone, IL · 1d
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Lawmakers seek solution for ‘culture of dishonesty’ within Illinois corrections

(The Center Square) – With years of safety complaints and incidents within the Illinois Department of Corrections, especially stemming from the Joliet Treatment Center, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday sought answers for how the department intends to improve conditions for inmates. More than 70 fires have been started over the last three years at the center – a low-population facility IDOC describes as a prison for “convicted adult male felons with severe mental illness.” Among the fires were eight cases of prisoners intentionally setting themselves on fire, leading to the death of two inmates according to state records. The Joliet facility costs taxpayers at least $336,699 per inmate each year, according to the state’s 2025 budget, and lawmakers questioned how the department could improve operations. IDOC Acting Director Latoya Hughes and other top IDOC officials faced a joint committee. She said the department is working to improve conditions in Joliet by hiring a new employee for fire safety and a new chief of mental health. “Correctional facilities were never designed to serve as long-term behavioral health centers. Even with dedicated staff and resources,” Hughes said. ”The safety and well-being of those in our care as well as our staff and visitors remains

Illinois · 2d

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Newark’s Season Ends, Geneva Makes History With First State Volleyball Berth

The Geneva Vikings are headed to the IHSA Class 3A state girls volleyball tournament for the first time in school history after sweeping Lake Forest in Monday night’s supersectional match. Geneva won 25-17 and 25-13 to improve to 30-10 overall and secure a spot in the state semifinals. Emma Peterson led the Vikings with nine kills, while Zori Malone added eight kills and two aces. Geneva will face Nazareth Academy in the Class 3A state semifinals Friday, Nov. 13, at CEFCU Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Geneva, IL · 2d
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Crest Hill Breaks Ground on City Commons After Nearly a Decade of Planning

The City of Crest Hill broke ground Tuesday on the City Commons, a new community gathering space that officials say has been nearly a decade in the making. The ceremony drew city officials, community partners, residents, and project team members who gathered adjacent to City Hall to mark the start of construction.

Crest Hill, IL · 2d

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Todd Rundgren Coming To The Rialto Square Theatre In April

American musician, singer, and song writer Todd Rundgren will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Sunday, April 11, 2027. Tickets for the concert go on sale this Friday, November 13th at 10 a.m. Event: Todd Rundgren. Tickets go on sale: Friday, November 13th at 10 a.m. Date and time:...

Joliet, IL · 2d

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Will County Board — Last-Minute Division, Subtraction again Figure in to 2026-27 Budget

Some Will County Board members and finance staff hoped that a special Finance Committee meeting on November 10 would help tie up some loose ends so there wouldn’t be a last-minute struggle to trim the 2026-27 budget, as there was last year. Republican leaders had been meeting with the...

Will County, IL · 1d

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Newark, Oswego Players Earn All-State Volleyball Honors

The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association released its all-state teams ahead of the IHSA state tournament this weekend in Normal, with several area players earning recognition. In Class 1A, Newark’s Rylie Carlson and Serena’s Anna Hjerpe were named first-team all-state, while Newark’s Zoey Carlson earned second-team honors. In Class 3A, Geneva’s Emma Peterson was named first-team all-state. In Class 4A, Oswego’s Hannah Herrick was selected to the second team.

Oswego, IL · 18h

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Wildly popular building toy Magna-Tiles to build new suburban Chicago headquarters

Magna-Tiles, a popular magnetic building toy for kids at home and in classrooms, is expanding its suburban Chicago footprint in a huge way. According to a Nov. 4 announcement from the Village of Bolingbrook, the company is building a new 245,000-square-foot headquarters Carlow Corporate Center, a major industrial park in the area.

Bolingbrook, IL · 1d

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Big Run Golf Club: History, Course Design and Championship Legacy

Some golf courses reveal their personality through a famous architect’s name or a clubhouse filled with championship memorabilia. Big Run Golf Club makes its strongest impression through the land itself. Mature oaks, substantial elevation changes, water hazards and demanding greens give this Lockport public course a character that stands...

Lockport, IL · 4d

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Ira Jones MS students take the lead with new Eagle News Crew

Students at Ira Jones Middle School are putting their creativity to work in the school’s new student television program, the Eagle News Crew. Launched this academic year as an after-school club, the Eagle News Crew gives sixth through eighth–grade students an opportunity to explore journalism, collaborate with their peers, and create video segments for their school community.

Plainfield, IL · 1d

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Beyond Wonderland brings its immersive festival experience to the Midwest in 2027

Beyond Wonderland is venturing out to the Chicagoland suburbs next year, an unexpected twist that steps away from the city and into a new camping festival experience. Beyond Wonderland Midwest will take place from June 10th-13th at Chicagoland Speedway. This exciting expansion brings the festival away from the city of Chicago and into Joliet, Illinois, a suburb about an hour from downtown that will be transformed into a magical land of wonder. Previously this festival was only two days, and this move allows it to be a full four-day camping extravaganza, stacked with immersive experiences and a lineup we’re dying to see.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Letter - Hospitals renew MA sales pitch while dropping popular plans

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7. At this time especially, seniors are targeted with a ceaseless barrage of TV advertising for Medicare Advantage plans. These commercials are allowed to mislead and lie by omission, as I detail in my letters to The Hinsdalean of Nov. 7, 2023, and Oct. 17, 2024, easily accessed online.

Hinsdale, IL · 1d