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Coal City School Board Recognized Student-Athletes for Fall Sports Achievements

The Coal City School Board recently recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments during the fall sports season. Superintendent Chris Spencer said girls’ tennis coach Matt Lehman introduced seniors Kayla Stark and Delaney Winky during a recent board meeting. "At the board meeting, the board was able to recognize our...

Coal City, IL · 1d

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Will County, IL Mother Charged in 12-Year-Old Daughter's Death

A Lockport woman was arrested Saturday following a renewed investigation into her daughter's 2024 death.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Marseilles Felon Headed Back To Prison

Admitting to having a gun while being a repeat offending felon has a Marseilles man headed to prison. Thirty-five-year-old Blake Couch was sentenced Friday to 8 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a repeat felony offender. When out of prison, Couch will be on probation for 3 years. He will get about 250 days knocked off of his prison sentence for time already spent in jail.

Marseilles, IL · 1d

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Strangled on the high seas: Kankakee native charged in bloody cruise killing

A cruise ship vacation that turned deadly leads straight back to Illinois. The NBC Chicago investigative team has learned that the accused killer on a cruise ship that left Texas bound for the Caribbean is a native of Kankakee. He has a history of violence in the far south Chicago suburb and previously did prison time in Illinois for attempted murder.

Kankakee, IL · 7h

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Tube Sock Trick From The 1980s Lands Illinois Man In Trouble

An Illinois couple landed in handcuffs after police spotted something suspicious in a sock during a trespassing arrest. Turns out they were using an old 1980s trick to hide drugs.

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Latest On What Led To Police Activity And Safety Alert In Ottawa

New information has been released in a reported shooting in Streator and subsequent police activity near downtown Ottawa. La Salle County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy John Dyke tells 103.9 WLPO that the shooting suspect who was detained Sunday afternoon in the 200 block of West Washington Street in Ottawa is Lemarcus Petty. Dyke says Petty was being sought in regards to a shots fired report earlier in the day in Streator. Emergency dispatch reports from Sunday include a shots fired call in the 400 block of South Monroe Street. The gunfire was reportedly the result of a fight.

Ottawa, IL · 1d

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Likely source of E. coli cases linked to popular suburban pumpkin farm identified

A baby goat was identified as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak linked to a popular suburban farm that sickened at least seven people, health department officials said on Tuesday. Results of advanced DNA testing as part of an investigation by the Will County Health Department found a...

Will County, IL · 7h

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Kankakee's Riverview Holiday Housewalk Opens Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for First Time in 50 Years

The Riverview Historic District's annual Holiday Housewalk returns to Kankakee on Dec. 6, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and this year's lineup includes a rare pairing: Frank Lloyd Wright's first two Prairie-style homes opening together for the first time in 50 years, according to the Shaw Local News Network.

Kankakee, IL · 17h

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Police search for missing Illinois teen who may have been spotted in Portage

PORTAGE, Wis. -- Police in Elwood, Ill. are searching for a missing teen who they said may have passed through Portage on Tuesday.

Portage, WI · 14h

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Coal City Soccer Team Claims 4th Place in State Tournament

The Coal City Coalers Boys Soccer team claimed the IHSA Class A Fourth place trophy in Rockford over the weekend. Head Coach Steve McCleary said he is proud of his team getting fourth place this year after taking home the third-place trophy in 2025. Your browser does not support the...

Coal City, IL · 1d

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New Lenox Hit-And-Run Leaves I-80 Passenger Critically Hurt, Driver Still Missing

A routine stop to check for fender-bender damage on eastbound I-80 in New Lenox turned into a nightmare before dawn on Nov. 1, when a passing sedan struck a passenger standing on the shoulder and sped away, leaving the victim with serious, life-threatening injuries. Illinois State Police are now asking the public for help tracking down the driver who fled.

New Lenox, IL · 2d

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Trader Joe's opening first Oswego location today

The new Trader Joe's store in Oswego is opening Monday at 9 a.m. The 9,200-square-foot store is the first Trader Joe's location in Oswego and is located at 1930 Route 34. Village President Ryan Kauffmann says a name like Trader Joe's acts as an anchor for other businesses considering Oswego.

Oswego, 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...

Illinois · 9h

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Ottawa New Listings Surge as Price Cuts Stay Low

Ottawa new listings surged while price cuts stayed rare, giving buyers a fresh wave of options without the usual discount hunting.

Ottawa, IL · 1d

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Chris Kringle Market Huts On The Move In Ottawa

Vendor huts with the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa are on the move. The city of Ottawa and Ottawa Downtown Association announced Tuesday that the Chris Kringle Market will be moving its entire market operation to Jackson Street, which runs on the south side of Washington Park. Organizers say relocating the market huts allows them to strengthen the market experience on Jackson Street while creating new opportunities throughout downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa, IL · 15h

Country Herald

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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.

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Yorkville to consider TIF incentive for former Farm Bureau building

The Yorkville City Council on Tuesday will consider granting a TIF incentive for the redevelopment of the former Farm Bureau building on Van Emmon Street. The council meets at 7 p.m. at Yorkville City Hall, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive. The agreement would provide funding to Built for Tomorrow LLC to...

Yorkville, IL · 1d

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Kankakee County, IL Toys for Tots Needs Holiday Volunteers

Local Toys for Tots organizers need volunteers to sort and prepare donated gifts for children.

Kankakee County, IL · 1d

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Peotone, IL Police Take New Step Toward Community Trust This Week

Peotone Police Department joins statewide effort emphasizing fairness, accountability and trust.

Peotone, IL · 11h

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Bowling for the Brave 2027

Bowling for the Brave is BACK for our 9th annual fundraiser for the 100 Club of Will County!. Join 1340 WJOL for the 9th Annual Bowling for the Brave at Town & Country Lanes in Joliet, Saturday, January 30th, presented by ExxonMobil and Window World of Joliet!. It’s cops versus...

Joliet, IL · 1d