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Pollutants in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, the largest freshwater lake in the world, is known for its urban coastlines and stunning views; yet, the lake has been polluted with 11 million pounds of plastic from industries with plants along the lake. Chicagoland citizens consume large amounts of microplastics as a result of this plastic...

Cook County, IL · 2d
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Stand Out Reliever Makes Gary His Home

(Gary, IN) The 2027 hot stove has been ignited for the Gary SouthShore RailCats by signing former Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and Cleburne Railroaders pitcher Conner Richardson. Richardson will be turning 27 in April of this upcoming year and is listed at 6-4, 215 pounds. The righty is from Grand Forks, North Dakota, and played college baseball at Minnesota-Crookston. As a Golden Eagle, he appeared in 58 games, posted a 4.44 ERA, and struck out 132 batters.

Gary, IN · 4d
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Cook County Jury Hits UI Health Doctors With $28M Birth Injury Verdict

University of Illinois Hospital — Reported Hospital of Defendant Doctors. A Cook County jury has awarded $28 million to a Bellwood family after their son suffered severe injuries during childbirth, a verdict that centers on accusations that University of Illinois Hospital doctors ignored repeated warning signs during labor. The mother argued that despite those signals, physicians failed to deliver her son by Cesarean section in time to prevent harm.

Cook County, IL · 2d
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South Bend Tribune

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South Bend Tribune staff predicts IHSAA football regional championships

And then there were three. After last week’s sectional slate where seven South Bend Tribune coverage area teams competed for championships, only Penn , Concord and Northridge emerged victorious. The Kingsmen and Minutemen are back in the regional round for a second straight season, while the Raiders advanced past sectional play for the first time since 2022. All three of these squads are favored to capture regional crowns come Friday night, but does The Tribune’s staff agree? More: All of the 2026 fall sports all-Northern Indiana Conference teams Find out below. IHSAA 6A Regional Championship: No. 6 Penn (11-0) at No. 5 Crown Point (11-0), 7:30 p.m. ET Analysis: This should be one of the most competitive games in the state this week, and certainly the most competitive in The Tribune coverage area. It’s a game many Kingsmen players have been looking forward to for years, such as senior Mohammad Al-Gburi, who said beating the Bulldogs in last season’s sectional championship game wasn’t enough revenge after Crown Point ended Penn’s season when he was a freshman and a sophomore. You’d have to assume the feeling is mutual on the other side after Penn beat the Bulldogs by just four points

South Bend, IN · 1d

967 The Eagle

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Five Cook County Highway Stretches Make National Top 100 For Fatal Crashes

Five Illinois highway stretches made the national Top 100 for fatal crashes, every one of them in Cook County. I94 sits highest at number four.

Cook County, IL · 10h

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 · 3d

chronicleillinois.com

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Cook County finalizing plan for Prairie Path improvements

One of the missing links on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon be addressed. Cook County is finalizing a plan to provide a full-fledged connection between Maywood and Forest Park. Joe Seymour, lead planning specialist with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, told members of the Illinois Prairie...

Cook County, IL · 7h

Country Herald

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Lake County, IN Snow Nov. 13: 3+ Inches, Friday Commute Alert

Winter Weather Advisory covers Lake County from midnight to 10 a.m. Friday as lake-effect snow develops.

Lake County, IN · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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Cook County Offers Storm Recovery Funding Applications

Cook County Offers Storm Recovery Funding Applications

Cook County, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Unsanitary conditions at south suburban schools have parents, teachers pleading for change

Dirty conditions at a south suburban school district have not yet improved months into the school year, according to parents and teachers who pleaded with the school board on Tuesday night.

Blue Island, IL · 2d

High School On SI

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Crown Point vs. Penn Live Updates: Indiana Class 6A High School Football Playoff

The road to the Indiana state championship continues Friday night with a marquee matchup between two unbeaten programs as Crown Point welcomes Penn in a battle for a Class 6A regional title.

Crown Point, IN · 3h

fox32chicago.com

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Free turkey giveaway begins at five Chicagoland McDonald's locations

CHICAGO - A holiday food giveaway is bringing support to families at five McDonald’s locations across the Chicago area this week. The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is holding its 26th annual Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway from Tuesday through Saturday. The...

Chicago, IL · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Cook County Sheriff's Office transforms prison transport bus into mobile library for children

A former prisoner transport bus has been transformed into a mobile library, bringing thousands of books to children in Cook County communities with limited access to reading resources.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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 · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Accumulating lake effect snow possible in South Chicago suburbs Thursday and Friday

Chicago’s first snow of the 2026-27 season could come Thursday night into Friday, according to predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS). Here’s the kicker—what was previously projected to amount to a few flurries could turn into up to an inch of accumulation in some areas. Here’s a breakdown of the forecast and what to expect. “Slushy accumulations” of lake effect snow possible late Thursday into Friday The NWS issued a Special Weather Statement Thursday morning for Southern and Eastern portions of Cook County, as well as portions of Northwest Indiana and areas along the Illinois I-57 corridor. The weather statement predicts accumulating lake effect snow beginning Thursday night and continuing into Friday morning. The NWS notes that a “band” of rain will turn into snow overnight, causing “localized slushy accumulations” along its path. The rainy and snowy mix could impact the Friday morning commute. “Those driving late tonight through Friday morning should allow for extra travel time and plan for potentially slick roads and sudden sharp visibility reductions,” said the NWS. Areas south and east of Chicago could see highest accumulations According to NWS predictions, areas south and east of Chicago could see the highest accumulations of snow Thursday

Chicago, IL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 22h

hoodline.com

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Logan Square Senior's Tax Bill Doubles to $27,411, Fears Losing Home in Years

Cook County Assessor's Office — Site of Property Assessment Appeal. Randy Temple has lived in his Logan Square two-flat since 1992, when he paid about $100,000 for it. Now, approaching 80 years old, he says his property tax bill has climbed so high that he figures he can only afford to stay in the home for another two or three years.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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 · 20h

hoodline.com

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Lake County Sheriff Wins Right to Fight State's $354K Misspending Claim

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. will get to argue in court that Indiana's state auditors overstepped their authority when they accused him of misspending nearly $300,000 in jail commissary funds and demanded he personally repay the money. A judge sided with Martinez's push to challenge that authority, allowing his case to move toward trial rather than being thrown out.

Lake County, IN · 2d

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Lake County Council Oks $6.4M SSCVA Budget, Eyes Bears Move and AI Scouting

The Lake County Council voted 5-0 to approve a roughly $6.4 million 2027 budget for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, capping a year that SSCVA officials say brought record hotel stays, a jump in tax collections, and a growing role for artificial intelligence in scouting events across the region.

Lake County, IN · 1d