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Orland Park to demolish former garden center, restaurant

A few eyesores in Orland Park are coming down. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.

Orland Park, IL · 3d

metroplanning.org

Understanding the Calumet River (Reach 5)

The Chicago River System has evolved since the launch of the Our Great Rivers initiative. To determine if Chicago is reducing barriers to the good life and fostering shared prosperity for its residents and business all along the river system, this evaluation notes how the system and its surrounding communities have changed over time. Consistent with the project structure, the findings are organized into the themes of inviting, productive, and living.

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ABC 7 Chicago

CTA service suspended downtown, North Side due to fire department activity, officials say

CTA service has been suspended on multiple train lines downtown and on the North Side due to fire department activity, officials said.

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FOX 32 Chicago

Illinois secession push grows as downstate counties voice frustration with Chicago

Chicago, IL · 1d

Loyola Phoenix

Cook County passes three notable ballot measure and advisory referendums

Cook County residents voted on several ballot measures Nov. 3 in addition to casting their votes in the various national and local races. Three notable ballot measures, previously reported on by The Phoenix, passed. The issues ranged from the recuperation of losses from federal ICE operations to a proposed millionaire...

Cook County, IL · 3d

illinoislawyernow.com

Ankin Law Welcomes Attorney Bria Wallace

Once again, Ankin Law has shown the desire to look around the country to find lawyers that can help injured people in Chicagoland. The firm is proud to welcome Attorney Bria Wallace to our roster as she joins our prolific workers’ compensation department this fall. “It’s a top firm....

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 3d

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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Road repair referendum fails in Brookfield

Brookfield’s referendum to increase the limiting tax rate for one year to establish a permanent funding source for ongoing and future street maintenance has failed with 59.94% of voters rejecting it. With all 12 village precincts reporting results as of 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, 4,060 voters cast ballots...

Brookfield, IL · 3d

WBEZ

Landmark status sought for Lake View house tied to city's early preservation movement

An architect’s 19th century Lake View graystone — home base for his successful efforts to preserve Louis Sullivan’s architecture and legacy — is being considered for preliminary landmark status. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will decide Thursday whether to recommend designating the residence and studio of...

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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Orland Park DMV closes before move to Orland Hills

The Illinois Secretary of State driver’s facility serving the Orland Park area is scheduled to open in its new home at 9291 W. 159th St. in Orland Hills at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Village of Orland Park. The new Orland Hills DMV+ sits next to...

Orland Park, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

Dozens of current, incoming IL lawmakers seek to oust Emanuel 'Chris' Welch as state House speaker

A group of Democratic Illinois lawmakers is calling for new leadership in the state House.

Illinois · 2d

nadignewspapers.com

Retired Chicago police officer Luczak headed to victory for NW Side school board seat; Peralta also apparent winner

Residents in Edgebrook, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Norwood Park and some other Northwest Side neighborhoods will likely have a new school board representative, as retired Chicago police officer Margie Luczak is leading incumbent Ed Bannon by a wide margin. With 71 of the 79 precincts reporting in District 1A, Luczak...

Loyola Phoenix

Incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle reelected

Incumbent Democratic Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was reelected for her fifth full term Nov. 3. She was first elected in 2010 and has held the position since then. Chicago Public Media called the race for Preckwinkle, who defeated Libertarian candidate Michael Murphy at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. She...

Cook County, IL · 3d

Chicago Public Radio

Maybe it will happen today, one Chicago pessimist hopes. Thousands of fans do too.

It was March of 2025, and everything sucked. Finances had been tough for a few years for Chicago artist Phineas X. Jones, 53, and he was deeply troubled by the reelection of President Donald Trump. Even so, the times planted a seed for him. In spite of it all, Jones doodled some flowers and sunshine and happy little animals on his iPad, framing a monumental set of words: Maybe it will happen today.

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FOX 32 Chicago

Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

Illinois · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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Chicago Park District cuts ribbon on first-of-its-kind children's garden on West Side

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NBC Chicago

Chicago voters overwhelmingly support gunshot detection technology

A question on Tuesday’s ballot is breathing new life into the debate over the use of gunshot detection technology. Following a decision by Mayor Brandon Johnson to end the use of ShotSpotter technology in the city, voters were asked an advisory referendum question in Tuesday's election over whether such technology should resume being used.

Chicago, IL · 1d

harveyworld.org

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Meet Harvey’s 2027 City Clerk candidates

The City Clerk’s Office is one of two in Harvey that don’t have voting power, along with the treasurer. But simply because they keep you updated on vehicle stickers, locals shouldn’t overlook its political influence. The clerk’s office is the city’s official record keeper. Its responsibilities include...

Harvey, IL · 3d

Block Club Chicago

Young SW Side Voters Deliver Pizza To The Polls: ‘We’ll Do Everything To Make Sure We’re Represented’

PILSEN — As voters in the lobby of Rudy Lozano Library grabbed warm, cheesy slices of pizza, some wondered aloud which politician had brought the dozen boxes and several bottles of orange soda to the Pilsen polling site Tuesday. “Is it free?” a voter asked Tuesday around 7:30 p.m....

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Secret Chicago

Route 66 starting points in downtown Chicago

Watch this video to discover the three distinct starting points of Route 66 in downtown Chicago, from the 1926 original street to a symbolic Navy Pier link.