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Snow slams Northwest Indiana as Chicago gets its first flakes

A brief brush with winter is bringing the Chicago area its first flakes of the season today. Lake-effect rain and snow could leave slushy spots near the lake before sunnier, milder weather returns for the weekend. Where could snow stick?. Slushy accumulation was possible in parts of southern Cook County,...

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election

Cook County is preparing to pass a $9.6 billion budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year. Board President Toni Preckwinkle said her plan closes a projected $550 million budget gap without any new taxes, fees or layoffs. It comes as the county grapples with unprecedented federal funding cuts and threats...

Cook County, IL · 2d
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This 60,000-Square-Foot Indiana Antique Mall Is Practically Its Own Indoor City

More than 600 independent vendors share one roof here, and some aisles even have street signs to help you find your way back. That detail alone tells you how big this place really is. The building covers 60,000 square feet in northwest Indiana. It holds over 350 booths and about...

Highland, IN · 2d
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New Cook County Assessor miffed by township’s delay in naming a successor

Lyons Township still has no replacement for Pat Hynes, Cook County’s assessor-elect. Hynes won election as Cook County assessor on Nov. 3, but he still cannot fully turn to his new job as the Township of Lyons board has not named his replacement as township assessor. Hynes had agreed...

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Cook County finalizing plan for Prairie Path improvements

One of the missing links on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon be addressed. Cook County is finalizing a plan to provide a full-fledged connection between Maywood and Forest Park. Joe Seymour, lead planning specialist with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, told members of the Illinois Prairie...

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Proposal would shorten allowed time for liquor sales in Lansing

LANSING, Ill. — It could soon be last call a little earlier for late night liquor lovers if the Village Board goes along with Mayor Brian Hardy’s proposal to trim an hour off the time liquor licenses currently allow sales. Hardy’s suggestion is that establishments with licenses would...

Lansing, IL · 1d

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Major Candy Company Shuts Down Chicago Factory After Being in the City for Nearly 120 Years, Resulting in Over 150 Layoffs

Ferrara Candy Company, which makes popular candies like NERDS Gummy Clusters, is closing its Chicago manufacturing facility on April 5, 2027

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Summit’s Maple & Mozza pairs scratch-made brunch with Italian dinners

A new restaurant on Archer Road in Summit is serving the kind of food its owner says people would otherwise go to downtown La Grange to get. Maple & Mozza opened in October at 6151 S. Archer Road. It serves breakfast and brunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 3 to 10 p.m., with a happy hour and wine specials from 4 to 6 p.m.

Summit, IL · 1d

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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Serves Chicago Deli Classics With A Side Of Old-School Charm

The house potatoes here get cooked in beef tallow. That one detail alone made me sit up and pay attention. Then there’s the homemade root beer, poured at a spot that also serves matzo ball soup, lox, and a Reuben with a name you won’t forget. Breakfast runs all day, so pancakes at dinnertime are completely fair game.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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The Final Hours of Lil Mister: No Lackin, Chicago Drill and the 2019 Killing of Antwon Fields

On a Friday evening in March 2019, a Chicago rapper whose voice helped define the first wave of drill was shot in Englewood. Antwon Fields, known to fans as Lil Mister or Lil Woppa, had spent years building a name through raw neighborhood videos, collaborations and the kind of music that traveled farther than its budget. By the following day, the artist behind “No Lackin” was dead, and another piece of the scene’s early history had been lost.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Brings Slushy Roads and Low Visibility to Hammond, Merrillville, and Portage for a Very Slow Friday Morning Commute

INDIANA — Heavy lake effect snow overnight into Friday morning is expected to make for a slow commute across northwest Indiana. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and slush-covered pavement are likely during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to give themselves extra time to get to work and to slow down on wet and snowy roads.

Merrillville, IN · 2d

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St. Charles Lawsuits Allege Salvation Army Kept Warned Youth Pastor

Two women have filed separate Cook County lawsuits accusing The Salvation Army and affiliated organizations of leaving Brian Davis in ministry after repeated warnings about his conduct with girls. Davis was a youth pastor at the organization’s Tri City Corps in St. Charles. The suits allege he groomed and sexually abused girls in church youth programs in the late 1990s.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Indiana Thanksgiving Travel: Gary, IN Drivers Face Whiteout Dangers

South Bend, IN – Imagine heading east on the Indiana Toll Road for Thanksgiving, approaching South Bend as holiday traffic moves steadily along Interstate 80/90. Suddenly, a wall of blowing snow sweeps across the highway.

Gary, IN · 1d

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Park Forest annexation leaves Will County homeowners fearing tax hikes

Homeowners in unincorporated Will County are fighting the Village of Park Forest's effort to annex their properties, warning their property tax bills could nearly double. Village leaders say the move is about fairness, arguing Park Forest taxpayers have spent decades maintaining roads and water infrastructure that also benefits those properties.

Will County, IL · 1d

WGN Radio

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Friday the 13th: The history behind the infamous superstition

If you're feeling a little superstitious today, you're not alone.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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City Joins U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief on Assault Weapons Regulations

The City of Highland Park has joined an amicus curiae brief filed with the United States Supreme Court in support of Cook County's authority to regulate assault weapons. The brief, filed October 28, 2026, by the Violence Policy Center and six other participating organizations and government entities, addresses Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, two cases involving assault weapons restrictions in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.

Highland Park, IL · 2d

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Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October." The post Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring appeared first on Barrett Media .

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Chicago budget battle: Aldermen respond to Mayor Johnson's claims of dishonesty

CHICAGO - Chicago’s budget fight is getting personal. Mayor Brandon Johnson says aldermen who accused his office of failing to reach out are "being dishonest." He said that in an exclusive one-on-one with Fox Political Reporter and Editor Brandon Pope. Now, some aldermen are responding. Chicago's budget battle. The...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Village of Lansing E-News: Nov. 14, 2026

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF LANSING. The following is the Village of Lansing’s Village E-News for Nov. 14, 2026:. Thornton Township Property Assessment Appeals Now Open. The Cook County Assessor’s Office is accepting property assessment appeals for Thornton Township through Monday, Nov. 23. Lansing property owners who...

Lansing, IL · 1d