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NBC Chicago

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New kind of DMV opens in south suburbs, and it's different than typical facilities

A new, permanent DMV is now open in the south suburbs, and this facility is a little different from others. The 8,700-square-foot facility in Orland Hills, dubbed a DMV+, is a "one-stop destination" for driver and vehicle services, along with a number of other offerings that would otherwise require a trip to Secretary of State facilities in Springfield or Chicago.

Orland Hills, IL · 2d
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Country Herald

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Will County, IL Mother Charged in 12-Year-Old Daughter's Death

A Lockport woman was arrested Saturday following a renewed investigation into her daughter's 2024 death.

Will County, IL · 2d

fox32chicago.com

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Construction flagger critically injured in crash near Palos Park

PALOS PARK, Ill. - A 34-year-old construction flagger was critically injured in a crash Monday morning on Archer Avenue near Parker Road, according to the Palos Park Police Department. What happened. What we know:. The Palos Park Police Department is investigating a crash involving a construction flagger that occurred on...

Palos Park, IL · 2d
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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 · 10h
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This Cash-Only Illinois Tavern Has Been Serving Giant One-Pound Burgers For Decades

A full pound of beef on one bun. That’s the standard burger here, not some dare written on a chalkboard. The smaller version is the half-pound option, which tells you a lot about this place. There are no fries on the menu either. You get chips instead, and somehow that quirk feels just right.

Lemont, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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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 · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Chicago Heights police seek help identifying owner of jacket found with skeletal remains in garbage

Chicago Heights police are asking for help as they try to identify human remains found inside a garbage can on Sunday morning.

Chicago Heights, IL · 1d

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Two armed men rob armored truck crew at Hickory Hills bank

Two masked men with handguns robbed an armored truck crew servicing an ATM at the Chase Bank at 9540 S. Roberts Road about 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, Hickory Hills police said. The men took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled, police said. No one was hurt. According to...

Hickory Hills, IL · 2d

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Video: High school goes viral after attempting a 104-yard field goal

Every coach who has read the NFHS rulebook knows a missed field goal is a scrimmage kick, just like a punt. Lyons Township high school (IL) has built their fourth-down plan around that rule this fall, and on Saturday night it ended up going viral. Facing fourth-and-long on their own...

Lyons, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Conviction in nearly 60-year-old Calumet City cold case murder

A jury found James Barbier guilty in the 1966 death of 18-year-old Karen Snider.

Calumet City, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held to celebrate launch of Amazon Prime Air drones in south suburbs

Amazon launched its drone delivery service in several Illinois suburbs, including Markham, following a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Markham, IL · 1d

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Meet Harvey’s 2027 5th Ward candidates

The 5th Ward race is much like the 4th Ward: a two-term incumbent versus a fresh face and a disgruntled constituency with an itch to scratch. Ald. Dominique Randle-El was elected in 2019, following an energy of reform after infamous mayor Eric J. Kellogg was prevented from running again due to term limits. But his performance has been lackluster.

Harvey, IL · 1d

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Basement fire damages Orland Park home; no injuries reported

A fire tore through the basement of a home in the 8400 block of Camelia Lane in Orland Park on Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2026. No one was hurt. Everyone inside had gotten out before firefighters arrived, according to the account. Initial reports described a couch on fire in the basement.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Man charged with murder of Chicago area violence prevention leader

A man has been charged with the murder of the leader of a Chicago area violence prevention leader last month​ in south suburban Chicago Heights.

Chicago Heights, IL · 2d

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Oak Lawn police charge 6 in DUI, drug and assault cases

Ameer Z. Abdelrahman, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after police found him asleep at the wheel at 11 p.m. Oct. 28 at 91st Street and South Cicero Avenue. Officers said he appeared to be under the influence of cannabis and told them...

Oak Lawn, IL · 1d

Channel3000com News 3 Now

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Police search for missing Illinois teen who may have been spotted in Portage

PORTAGE, Wis. -- Police in Elwood, Ill. are searching for a missing teen who they said may have passed through Portage on Tuesday.

Portage, WI · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Likely source of E. coli cases linked to popular suburban pumpkin farm identified

A baby goat was identified as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak linked to a popular suburban farm that sickened at least seven people, health department officials said on Tuesday. Results of advanced DNA testing as part of an investigation by the Will County Health Department found a...

Will County, IL · 1d

Secret Chicago

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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 · 19h

967 The Eagle

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Tube Sock Trick From The 1980s Lands Illinois Man In Trouble

An Illinois couple landed in handcuffs after police spotted something suspicious in a sock during a trespassing arrest. Turns out they were using an old 1980s trick to hide drugs.

Illinois · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Some I-294 lanes shut down in western suburbs after SUV crashes into median

Multiple lanes of I-294 in the suburbs were shut down Wednesday morning after a car slammed into a Tollway barrier, with injuries reported and traffic expected. The crash occurred about 10:18 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-294 near Cicero Avenue in Alsip, when a black SUV struck the left median barrier. Injuries were reported, the Illinois State Police said.

Alsip, IL · 11h