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DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center rehabilitates bobcat

The DuPage County Wildlife Conservation Center is helping a young bobcat recover after it was hit by a car and The post DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center rehabilitates bobcat appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 1d

cucougars.com

Cougars Snatch Victory in Highest Scoring Game in Program History

GREENVILLE, Ill. – In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men's basketball team took a road trip to face the Greenville University Panthers. It proved to be a game for the ages, marking the highest scoring game in program history, as the Cougars claimed victory in impressive fashion, 136-133. This is also the first time the Cougars have defeated the Panthers since 2023.

River Forest, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Hersey wins the IHSA 3A girls state cross country title

The IHSA 3A state girls cross-country meet has arrived downstate in Peoria on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Two Naperville Central runners, Maddie Calvey and Kaitlin Orf, are here to compete along with the Huskies of Naperville North. It’s the final cross-country meet for North head coach Dan Iverson as he will be retiring at the end of the school year after qualifying his team for state in 34 consecutive seasons, and the rest of the Huskies are here to support their legendary coach. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Naperville, IL · 2d

iwusports.com

Football Readies for Regular Season Finale at No. 4 NCC

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Nearly one year to the day from seeing its season end at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, the Illinois Wesleyan University football team will return to Naperville, Ill. for its regular season finale against fourth-ranked North Central College. The game, which carries significant postseason implications for both squads, is slated for a noon kickoff.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

Magna-Tiles Set to Begin Construction on 245,000-Square-Foot Bolingbrook Headquarters

Magna-Tiles, the magnetic building toy beloved by kids at home and in classrooms everywhere, is building a sprawling new headquarters in Bolingbrook, and construction is set to start this month. The new facility will rise at Carlow Corporate Center as part of the company's expansion, bringing its office staff and warehouse functions under one roof.

Bolingbrook, IL · 6h

napervilleparks.org

2027 Naperbrook Golf Course Bunker Renovation

Sealed bids for Naperbrook Golf Course Bunker Renovation will be accepted at the Naperville Park District Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, Illinois 60540, until 10:00 AM on December 17, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid documents may be obtained upon request....

thehinsdalean.com

Pet pic of the week

Glenn is a chill young guy who loves being around people and joining in on whatever you're doing. He can be a little nervous when left alone at first, but with some patience, a predictable routine and lots of love, he'll grow more confident every day. He's dog friendly, doing well with house training and has the occasional zoomie moment to keep things fun. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane, visit http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630. (photo provided)

Hinsdale, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Downtown Naperville adds Holiday Glow to festive favorites

Downtown Naperville is decking the halls for the holidays with a festive lineup of new events and old favorites. New The post Downtown Naperville adds Holiday Glow to festive favorites appeared first on NCTV17 .

Naperville, IL · 19h

bestofsno.com

[HUMANS OF WEGO] The art of healing: How one student’s passion for nails helped her through loss

A familiar smell of acrylic and freshly polished nails fills the room. The soft buzz of nail drills echoes around the client as they sit on a white chair and rest their hands on a soft cushion. Across from them, Angelique Salinas greets them with the warmest smile. “I enjoy...

West Chicago, IL · 2d

chicagogolfreport.com

Topgolf Cuts Prices in Naperville and Schaumburg, With Bays Starting at $19.99

An hour at Topgolf now starts at $19.99 per bay in Naperville and Schaumburg. Both locations have the same standard pricing schedule, with the lowest rates available Monday through Thursday before 5 p.m. and again after 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings carry the highest rate at $64.99 per bay from 5 to 10 p.m.

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Naperville WWII veteran honored as ‘Prom King’ at Washington gala

101-year-old Naperville resident and World War II veteran Ray Svejnoha was honored on the national level over the weekend in Washington, D.C. at the American Veterans Center. Svejnoha was crowned “prom king” for the center’s annual conference and gala, “American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes.”

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

Riverside adopts 4-year police union contract

Riverside trustees approved a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, Nov. 5, between the village and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents Riverside’s officers and sergeants. The deal is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and will expire Dec. 31, 2029. The new contract was established through negotiations that...

Riverside, IL · 2d

teslanorth.com

Tesla Adds Six Semi Megacharger Stalls Near Chicago

Tesla has announced a new six-stall Megacharger site in Hodgkins, Illinois, adding a Chicago-area charging stop for the Semi as its dedicated truck network expands beyond its early California base. The Tesla Charging account shared the location on November 10, along with a site photo and a link to Tesla’s...

Hodgkins, IL · 2d

dairyprocessing.com

Caputo rolling out burrata in smaller format

MELROSE PARK, ILL. — Caputo Cheese introduced a 2 oz burrata format for retail and foodservice customers, expanding its fresh mozzarella portfolio with a smaller, individual portion. The new product features a fresh mozzarella exterior filled with stracciatella, a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cream. Its smaller size offers...

Melrose Park, IL · 2d

illinoislawyernow.com

The Two-Year Clock After a Fire

A serious burn changes daily life in an instant, and the legal side of recovery starts with a clock. Illinois sets a firm filing window, and it keeps running while the injured person is still in treatment. Knowing how that window works helps families plan with the deadline in view.

Cicero, IL · 19h

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Naperville libraries turn the page on imaginative play

Bake a cake, mail a letter, or dig up dinosaur bones — there’s no shushing the fun at revamped Imagination Stations at the Naperville public libraries. “People have generally thought of libraries as a quiet space, but play, by the fact that it’s play, doesn’t tend to be quiet,” said Ellen Conlin, deputy director of NPL.

Forest Park Review

Forest Park resident completes internship for NASCAR simulation racing

Forest Park resident Adam Garza, a student at Triton College in River Grove, turned his passion for motorsport racing simulation into a recent internship representing esports and eNASCAR across the country. A lifelong NASCAR fan, Garza hopes to someday take his online racing to actual racetracks. Garza is a 21-year-old...

Forest Park, IL · 22h

oakpark.com

Oak Park resident shares use of AI in her journey as a caregiver

Anita Charlot answered a phone call from her mother during a snowstorm in 2020. Her mom was in a car, and she did not know how to get home. Charlot’s mother was later diagnosed with dementia, and she became her caregiver. The woman she described as fiercely independent, who always took care of her own business, was no longer in a position to do so and did not completely understand why.

Oak Park, IL · 23h

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Orland Park learns a lesson from land use moratorium

So, what did Orland Park officials learn during the current 14-month land use moratorium. Staff did a lot of homework and analyzed each affected land use category to determine if code changes were needed and recommendations were made for retail mattress businesses, pawn shops/second hand stores, coffee/tea shops, breakfast restaurants, alternative financial service, grocery stores under 50,000 square feet, standalone convenience stores, jewelry stores and personal grooming establishments.

Orland Park, IL · 2d

rejournals.com