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ABC 7 Chicago

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Vehicle crashes into Des Plaines River in Joliet, police say

A vehicle hit a bridge before going into a river Saturday evening in Joliet, police said.

Joliet, IL · 3h

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Wilmington Police Department Responds to Domestic Violence Incident; Man Arrested on Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge

The Wilmington Police Department responded to a reported welfare check at the Super Shine Motel in the 100 block of Bridge Street on November 12, 2026, resulting in the rescue of an injured woman and the arrest of a man on an attempted first-degree murder charge. At approximately 9:25 p.m.,...

Wilmington · 1d
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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 · 15h
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ABC 7 Chicago

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21-year-old man dies after paraglider crash in Plainfield, officials say

A 21-year-old man died after a paraglider crash Saturday in the south suburbs, officials said.

Plainfield, IL · 3h

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Township Atrocities: Will County’s Wesley Township

From By Bob Anderson, former McHenry Township Trustee. the boberwl@gmail.com. These Tiny Townships are out of date 1800s government bodies, have virtually zero oversight, and do not deliver their two duties of property assessments and general assistance aid. 1* Property Assessment: In townships with less than 500 residents property is...

Will County, IL · 2d

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Robbers Target Gaming Machines At 24 Hour Thorntons In Channahon

At 4:14am on November 10, 2026, Channahon officers were dispatched to the Thorntons located at 24144 W. Eames Street for a theft in progress. At the time, the store was open for business and patrons and employees were inside. Officers were told two white vehicles backed up to the main entry door and several subjects entered the store wearing masks and carrying tools.

Channahon, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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‘Avoid the area': Police investigation near suburban nature preserve shuts down road

People were urged to avoid part of a southwest suburb amid a police investigation near a nature preserve that prompted a road to be shut down on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Around 3:20 p.m., Orland Park police said their officers were assisting Cook County Forest Preserve Police with an investigation...

Orland Park, IL · 7h

Country Herald

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Will County, IL Man Arrested, Accused of Grooming 14-Year-Old via TikTok

Joliet police say a 21-year-old allegedly sent explicit messages and videos to a 14-year-old girl.

Will County, IL · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Lockport golf club's blunt response to theft of 10 carts goes viral

LOCKPORT, Ill. - It's not every day you hear about a golf cart heist, but that's exactly what happened in Lockport. And while the golf course wants its carts back, it's the owner's blunt, sarcastic message to the thieves is now getting attention online. 10 golf carts stolen from Lockport...

Lockport, IL · 2d

takingthekids.com

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The Hidden Illinois Amish Store Where Locals Go For Fried Pies And Cinnamon Rolls

Shoo fly pie, cream top milk, and fried pies are all waiting in one small Amish-style shop in the Chicago suburbs. That combo alone got my attention. It’s a store where pies sell out fast enough that calling ahead to reserve one is a smart move. The shelves go...

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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Man Seriously Injured In Far South Side Crash

Just before 2:15am Friday, emergency crews responded to Route 53 south of Schweitzer Road for a report of a crash with injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 22-year-old Joliet man was driving a Pontiac G8 southbound on Route 53 when the Pontiac struck the rear driver’s side of a semi-trailer. The trailer was being hauled by a Peterbilt semi-truck driven by a 53-year-old Lockport man who had turned south onto Route 53 from a private drive. An additional vehicle was damaged when it struck debris from the crash.

Joliet, IL · 1d

KFIL Radio

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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

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Chicago woman collected dead mother’s teacher pension for 29 years, prosecutors say

Two women face felony charges in unrelated fraud cases announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul — one accused of cashing her dead mother’s pension checks for 29 years, the other of submitting fraudulent applications that resulted in more than $500,000 in pandemic relief loans. Lynn Stevenson,...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Beecher, IL Fire Today: Barn Engulfed, 11 Departments Assist

Beecher, IL – An early morning barn fire in southern Will County prompted a response from firefighters across multiple communities Saturday, Nov. 14, after crews arrived to find the structure heavily engulfed in flames.

Beecher, IL · 11h

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This Massive Illinois Vintage Market Packs 250 Vendors Across Three Floors Of Shopping

Somewhere in Illinois, an old toilet sits filled with billiard balls, and shoppers walk past it on purpose. That former bathroom now works as a pass-through between rooms packed with vintage treasures. The building spent more than two decades as a nursing home. Old call buttons still dot the walls,...

Morris, IL · 1d

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Hope Manor Village Joliet Bringing Help for Vulnerable Will County Women

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) joined Volunteers of America of Illinois (VOA Illinois), Silver Cross Hospital, local officials, community members, and construction and labor representatives to celebrate the grand opening of Hope Manor Village Joliet, a $25 million affordable housing development bringing 48 much-needed supportive homes for Will County women.

Will County, IL · 2d

Positively Naperville

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Naperville Police Arrest Felon on Traffic Stop for Allegedly Possessing a Machine Gun

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at approximately 11:15PM, Naperville Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of South Washington Street and Aurora Avenue for several traffic violations. When officers approached the car, they reportedly smelled a strong odor of raw cannabis and instructed the driver – Emilio Leon, 22, of […]

Naperville, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Father charged in death of 2-month-old son who stopped breathing at Monee truck stop: police

A 35-year-old Tennessee man has been charged with homicide in the 2022 death of his 2-month-old son, Monee police said Thursday.

Monee, IL · 2d

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Woodman’s Opens 243,500-Square-Foot Store In Plainfield, Illinois

Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Food Markets has opened a 243,500-square-foot store in Plainfield, Illinois, its seventh location in the state. The store, at the corner of Illinois Route 59 and 119th Street, opened Sept. 29 and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The employee-owned grocer said the location brought more than 200 jobs to the area.

Plainfield, IL · 1d

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Peotone Vieaux: Strategic Plan ‘A Great Step Forward for the Future’

Peotone’s newly adopted Strategic Plan focuses on “proactive planning, responsible development, transparent communication, and continued investment in the services, infrastructure, and public spaces that support Peotone’s quality of life.”. The plan took nearly a year to develop and was designed to cover 2026 through 2029. The process...

Peotone, IL · 2d