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Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List

One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.

Aurora, IL · 7d

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Lincoln Avenue Communities Breaks Ground on Green Designed The Talia Affordable Senior Housing Community in Channahon, Illinois

CHANNAHON, IL - Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), a mission-driven developer, investor, and operator of affordable housing, broke ground on The Talia, a three-story, 40-unit affordable housing community for adults aged 55 and older in Channahon, Illinois. The Talia is LAC's fourth ground-up construction project in the State of Illinois. "LAC...

Channahon, IL · 1d

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Frankfort, IL Holiday House Walk Returns Dec. 4: Tickets $35

The 45th annual event features decorated homes, holiday treats and local history.

Frankfort, 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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Romeoville Eyes New Weber-Normantown Retail Hub With Hawaiian Bros, Crisp & Green

A new shopping center concept called Weber Town Center was presented at Romeoville's most recent Village Board meeting, proposing two separate multi-tenant buildings on the west side of Normantown Road next to Rasmussen University. The plan calls for each 10,500-square-foot building to include a wraparound drive-thru and ample parking, with construction planned to happen one building at a time, according to The Times Weekly.

Romeoville, IL · 2d

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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.

Will County, IL · 1d

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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

Country Herald

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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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Author discusses 1951 military tragedy with local ties

Two area residents were aboard an ill-fated U.S. Air Force flight in 1951. WSPY’s Chris Schwemlein, an Air Force veteran, spoke with the author of Globemaster Down, a book examining the tragedy, for a Community Forum Veterans Day special. The flight, which was carrying nuclear warfare experts, never made...

Sandwich, IL · 14h

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Oswego plans to continue $50 utility rebate for residents

Oswego residents are expected to receive another $50 utility bill rebate in 2027 after Village Board members agreed Monday, Nov. 2, to continue the program using money from a projected general fund surplus. The rebate is expected to cost approximately $625,000 and benefit about 12,500 residential utility accounts. The program...

Oswego, IL · 11h

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Kendall County Forest Preserve approves budget and tax levy

The Kendall County Forest Preserve Commission last week approved the district’s budget and tax levy request. The Forest Preserve District plans to spend about $9 million in total, with just under $1.5 million in its main operating fund. The district is requesting about $880,000 through its annual tax levy.

Kendall County, IL · 1d

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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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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 · 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

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Free turkey giveaway begins at five Chicagoland McDonald's locations

CHICAGO - A holiday food giveaway is bringing support to families at five McDonald’s locations across the Chicago area this week. The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is holding its 26th annual Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway from Tuesday through Saturday. The...

Chicago, IL · 17h

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If this ocean current collapses, it could impact Chicago weather for 1,000 years

In "The Day After Tomorrow," global warming shuts down a major ocean current, leading to abrupt climate change and catastrophic impacts around the world. Studies today suggest the same ocean current may be nearing collapse. If it does, it could change Chicago's weather for 1,000 years.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Harvey daycare investigated after former employee posts roach video

A former employee of Hugs and Snugs Day Care Academy No. 2 in Harvey alleges roaches were present throughout the facility. The daycare's owner acknowledges previous pest issues but maintains the facility is safe and receives monthly pest control services. State officials have launched an investigation, while records show 12...

Harvey, IL · 1d

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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 · 18h