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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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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 4d
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New 24/7 mental health center launches on Chicago’s South Side

The Thresholds Center for Mental Wellbeing celebrated the grand opening of The Living Room, a new 24/7 nonclinical crisis center on Chicago's South Side.

Chicago, IL · 2d

History Snob

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Chicago Couldn't Move The Bean, but It Once Lifted an Entire City Block

Chicago has never been a city that shies away from unusual ideas, but its latest attempt to move a major landmark didn't exactly go according to plan. On November 8, 2026, hundreds of people gathered in Millennium Park to push the city's famous Bean sculpture seven inches to the left. Despite their enthusiasm, the 110-ton stainless steel structure didn't budge. The event was inspired by an internet conspiracy theory claiming someone was trapped inside the sculpture, but it also brought attention to a fascinating piece of Chicago history. More than 160 years earlier, engineers successfully lifted an entire row of enormous buildings several feet into the air. Unlike the recent gathering, this extraordinary undertaking wasn't a joke, and it actually worked. Why Chicago Once Needed to Raise Its Buildings During the mid-1800s, Chicago had a serious problem with its geography, particularly the swampy land on which much of the city stood. Its streets frequently turned into muddy disasters whenever it rained, making even ordinary transportation surprisingly difficult. Some roads became so waterlogged that horse-drawn wagons could barely navigate them, creating constant headaches for residents and businesses. Unfortunately, the muddy streets were only part of the problem, as the city's relatively

Chicago, IL · 3d

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North Center Teardown Clears Way for 15-Unit Building on Belle Plaine Avenue

2014 W. Belle Plaine Ave. — Approximate Site of Planned 15-Unit Building. A single-story masonry building at 2014 West Belle Plaine Avenue in North Center is coming down, clearing the way for a five-story, 15-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail. The City of Chicago approved 2014 Belle Plaine Holdings LLC's demolition application on Thursday, November 12, setting the stage for a project that has been quietly working its way through the permitting process since summer.

Chicago, IL · 19h

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Lake View East Teardown Clears Way for $932K Three-Unit Condo Building

636 W. Aldine Ave. — Approximate Site of Planned Three-Unit Building. The City of Chicago has issued a new-construction permit for a four-story building with three condominium units at 636 West Aldine Avenue in Lake View East, clearing the way for yet another teardown-to-condo project on the neighborhood's residential streets. The permit, dated Thursday, carries a reported cost of $932,029 and arrived 22 days after the property owner filed its application.

Chicago, IL · 2h

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Lan-Oak Park District to introduce new senior superintendent at Nov. 16 meeting

LANSING, Ill. — The Lan-Oak Park District will hold its Committee of the Whole and regular meetings on Monday, Nov. 16. The meetings will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Community and Fitness Center, 2550 178th St., Lansing, Illinois. Committee of the Whole Agenda. Call to...

Lansing, IL · 1d

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A new CPS board takes shape, with big decisions ahead

On a cold Wednesday morning in Chicago, parents lingered outside elementary schools with coffee cups and campaign flyers still folded in coat pockets. The signs had come down, but the argument had not. After years of appointed leadership, protests, and promises of a cleaner line between City Hall and the classroom, the city now has a CPS elected board. The November 3, 2026 vote produced a body without a decisive majority, which means the first fully elected panel will govern by coalition rather than by command. For families who wanted a louder voice, that result is both a victory and a warning. Power has moved. Consensus has not arrived with it.

Chicago, IL · 5h

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Mayor’s Youth Commission provides chance to make change

Teens under 18 often feel they don’t have a place in local or federal government simply because they can’t vote or run for office, according to Education Week. “It’s so easy as a kid to think like you don’t have a place in government. Like, it can feel like a very ‘adult’ thing,” junior Zain Zaidi said.

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

Austin Weekly News

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An Austin native building bridges between Chicago and The Bahamas

Michael Fountain carries his West Side upbringing with him as he represents the Caribbean country across the midwest The post An Austin native building bridges between Chicago and The Bahamas appeared first on Austin Weekly News .

Chicago, IL · 2d

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The new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is a must visit for kids and families

Sometimes, don’t you wish you were a kid again? That’s what I was thinking as I stood in the middle of The Obama Presidential Center’s huge and wonderful playground on the Center’s campus on Chicago’s South Side. It is the country’s first play space tied to a presidential museum. (Shouldn’t they all have one?)

Chicago, IL · 2d

WBBM News Radio

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Cook County Offers Storm Recovery Funding Applications

Cook County Offers Storm Recovery Funding Applications

Cook County, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Individual becomes temporarily trapped inside city’s first self-cleaning public restroom shortly after opening

CHICAGO — The City of Chicago unveiled its first automated self-cleaning public restroom this week, but one of its first users found themselves trapped inside. The new restroom was unveiled on Wednesday morning at the Polish Triangle near Milwaukee Avenue, Ashland Avenue and Division Street in West Town. The facility features an integrated self-cleaning system […]

Chicago, IL · 2d

Fox 32 Chicago

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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

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: Taxpayers to spend $4M on former Quaker Oats site

(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be spending $4 million to support site readiness at the former Quaker Oats factory in Danville that closed in 2024 and put about 500 employees out of work. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the Regional Site Readiness Program award on Tuesday. The grant is part of Pritzker’s $500 million site readiness initiative for fiscal year 2026. Chicago school board candidate declares victory A school board candidate endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union declared victory one week after Election Day. Jason Dónes released a statement on Tuesday saying his margin of victory widened to over 600 votes. “We intend to take the grassroots power we have built and continue organizing until we tax the rich, fully fund our neighborhood schools, and make sure our students, families, educators and staff get the schools our communities deserve,” Dónes said in the statement. CTU-backed candidates fell one seat short of a majority on the 21-seat Chicago Board of Education. Gas prices slide The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has dropped more than a quarter in the last week. According to AAA, the average

Illinois · 3d

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. William Hall Is Running Against 2 Challengers In 6th Ward Race — For Now

CHATHAM — Incumbent Ald. William Hall (6th) will face off against two candidates vying for spots on February’s ballot, though challenges have been filed against his and one of his opponent’s nominating petitions. Allyson Renee Scrutchens and Curtiss Llong Bey filed petitions to appear on the Feb....

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Illinois renter says landlord won't replace red-tagged furnace because 'it works'

One Illinois renter shared their story after their landlord refused to replace a red-tagged furnace despite multiple techs recommending it be replaced. The tenant shared the infuriating experience to Reddit's r/HVACAdvice community. In the thread, the Chicago-area renter sought advice on conflicting safety assessments and how to get their landlord to act.

Illinois · 9h

Country Herald

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Illinois Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-55 Can Freeze

Chicago, Joliet, Bloomington and Springfield drivers face a hidden danger when pavement temperatures plunge.

Illinois · 4d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education

For the first time ever, Chicagoans have fully elected their Board of Education. With several new faces set to join the 21-member board in January following Chicago’s first ever citywide board elections, take a moment to learn more about who will be making critical decisions for Chicago Public Schools, its students and their families.

Chicago, IL · 3d