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Riverside Brookfield Landmark
Strand Theater opening pushed to 2027
The Strand Theater, future home of the Glaser Players local acting troupe and other community programming, is now set to open in the first months of 2027. John Dumas, the leader of the Brookfield Theater Corporation that will operate the Strand Theater, said the Strand is now set to open in January or February 2027 in downtown Brookfield. Dumas said in September that the group was planning to host a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 and hold its first performances in the space that weekend.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
Elmhurst Leader
EU Football Fails to Rally as Season Wraps Up
The Elmhurst University football team fell victim to Millikin University (MU) 42-21 on Saturday, Oct. 31, as a dominant first half performance by the Big Blue proved too much for the Bluejays to overcome. The Bluejays also lost their second-to-last game to Wheaton College 52-0 on Saturday, Nov. 7. MU...
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TruCore Industrial acquires 31,870-square-foot industrial facility in Joliet
TruCore Industrial acquired 2210 Oak Leaf Street in Joliet, Illinois, a 31,870-square-foot industrial facility leased to Brock Industrial Services (BIS), a division of The Brock Group. Built in 2002 and situated on 1.83 acres, the metal and masonry building combines warehouse space with two-story office space. It features 24-foot clear...
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IVP Appoints Rachel Hastings to Vice President of Editorial
November 2026 | LISLE, IL —InterVarsity Press (IVP) has appointed Rachel Hastings as the new divisional vice president of editorial and as associate publisher. IVP is also pleased to announce that Jon Boyd has been named executive editor. “IVP is in a unique moment in its history as it...