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Chicago man charged after gun found under Celtics jersey, sheriff says

A 43-year-old Chicago man was charged with a felony after sheriff's deputies allegedly found a loaded firearm during a downtown traffic stop. Officers stopped a Chevrolet for suspended registration on Oct. 30 and reportedly discovered the firearm beneath the passenger's Celtics jersey. Kevin Booth was charged with possession of a...

Chicago, IL · 21h
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Lockport Approves Conditional Sixth Gaming Terminal Option for Restaurants

Lockport’s City Council approved a change on Oct. 21 allowing restaurants with C-1 or C-2 liquor licenses to seek permission for a sixth video gaming terminal. Before installation, a restaurant must show the liquor commissioner that the added terminal would not reduce seating for diners. The city’s existing rules also require gaming machines to be separated from the rest of a business. Shaw Local reported that the ordinance’s five-terminal cap applied to nine Lockport establishments.

Lockport, IL · 2d
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Gun Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Keep Blue County From Dodging Semi-Auto Gun Showdown

A pro-Second Amendment group asked the Supreme Court Wednesday not to declare a case challenging an Illinois county’s ban on modern semiautomatic firearms moot.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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3 men planned the murder of Chicago anti-violence leader Andre Thomas, prosecutors say. 2 are still on the loose.

Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 54-year-old man with murdering prominent Chicago anti-violence leader Andre Thomas in a planned shooting outside a Chicago Heights strip mall on Halloween night, saying two other men who allegedly participated have not been charged. Alex Morris faces one count of first-degree murder in the death...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Benet hockey rides a big third period to victory over Hinsdale Central

Benet Academy boys hockey has arrived at Willowbrook Ice Arena to face off against Hinsdale Central. It’s a Tuesday evening showdown on the ice with the season kicking into gear. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Red Devils strike first with a pair of early goals. A few minutes...

Hinsdale, IL · 20h

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Carbondale football ready for another road trip as Terriers prepare for first quarterfinal game since 1992

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- After a rocky past two seasons, winning three games in back-to-back years, Carbondale has rallied to win 10 games and counting in 2026, preparing to compete in the school's first quarterfinal game since 1992 as the Terriers will face Providence Catholic on the road in the 5A Playoffs Saturday afternoon.

Carbondale, IL · 14h

CBS Chicago

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$1,000 reward offered for information in fatal drive-by shooting in Logan Square

Santino Delgado, 21, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the 3400 block of West Diversey Avenue in Logan Square.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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5918 Catering & Events Leases Kitchen Space in Hazel Crest

Soul food will soon be prepared out of a storefront in the suburb. Matanky Realty recently carried out the lease for 5918 Catering & Events, coming to 17503 Kedzie Avenue in Hazel Crest. The owners Anthony and Rhonda Williams have been serving the Chicago area at pop-ups and have been looking to prepare their meals out of a brick-and-mortar. Rhonda told What Now Chicago it is too early in the process to announce an opening date right now.

Hazel Crest, IL · 20h

WBEZ

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Lawmakers hold hearing on investigation into deadly Illinois prison fires

Representatives for prison workers and people incarcerated at Illinois’ Joliet Treatment Center described poor mental healthcare and unsafe conditions during a hearing held by state lawmakers Tuesday. Legislators called the hearing in response to an investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times that revealed 70 fires...

Joliet, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Man shot by Chicago police after striking officer with truck gets 6-year prison sentence

A Hammond, Indiana, man whom Chicago police shot as he allegedly tried to run down an officer with a pickup truck outside a Belmont Cragin business last pleaded guilty to attempted murder on Tuesday. Carlos Sanches-Roa, 30, received a six-year sentence from Judge Aleksandra Gillespie, who ordered him to serve 85% of the time.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Illinois Weather Alert: 35 MPH Winds, Snow Chance Nov 11-15

Chicago faces 35 mph wind gusts, an 80% rain chance and possible snow before the weekend.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Chinatown burglar who got shot by homeowner gets two-year sentence

A burglar who was shot after a concealed carry holder returned home and confronted him during a Chinatown break-in has been sentenced to two years in prison. The case took four years to resolve after Tywone Underwood, 34, skipped bail and became entangled in criminal cases in other counties. Back...

Chicago, IL · 6h

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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 · 1d

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Palos Heights comes together to honor those who served

Palos Heights kicked off its Veterans Day observances with a breakfast honoring local veterans and their guests Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The breakfast provided an opportunity for veterans to gather, share stories and enjoy time together as the community recognized their...

Palos Heights, IL · 1d

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses. This Veterans Day, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is reminding veterans and their families about expanded Illinois property tax exemptions that provide financial relief in recognition of their service. Recent changes to the...

Cook County, IL · 1d

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City of Joliet Unwraps a Season of Holiday Magic with Festive Celebrations and Traditions

From the first glow of the Christmas tree in City Square to Santa’s last trip through Joliet’s neighborhoods, the City of Joliet invites residents and visitors to spend part of the holidays together. The season begins Friday, November 27, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and continues in December with the 50th anniversary of the Festival of Gnomes, the debut of the Jingle & Mingle holiday market, and the annual Santa Send-Off.

Joliet, IL · 2d

chronicleillinois.com

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Cook State’s Attorney’s Office targets animal cruelty

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the nonprofit Humane World for Animals, conducted the region’s inaugural Animal Anti-Cruelty Summit. The conference was designed to provide law enforcement and animal welfare professionals with skills to ensure more-effective animal-cruelty prosecutions. Tuesday’s summit featured speakers who represented...

Cook County, IL · 14h

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Will County Board — Last-Minute Division, Subtraction again Figure in to 2026-27 Budget

Some Will County Board members and finance staff hoped that a special Finance Committee meeting on November 10 would help tie up some loose ends so there wouldn’t be a last-minute struggle to trim the 2026-27 budget, as there was last year. Republican leaders had been meeting with the...

Will County, IL · 1d

thelansingjournal.org

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Thornton, Bloom townships receive property value reassessments

THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Lansing homeowners will see their homes’ property values reassessed this year — and those who want to file an appeal over the new proposed values will need to do so soon. That deadline is Nov. 23 for Thornton Township residents and Dec. 17...

Thornton, IL · 13h