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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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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
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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
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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
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IL: BOBCAT BECOMES WILDLIFE CENTER PATIENT

A young female bobcat that was found injured in DuPage County, Illinois is now being rehabilitated for release. ​THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Dupage County, IL · 2d

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Shine On at Frankfort’s Lighting of the Green

The Village of Frankfort invites residents to celebrate its annual Lighting of the Green on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Breidert Green. Inspired by the beloved holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” this year’s celebration embraces three simple but powerful themes: Kindness. Generosity. Hope; as the Frankfort community reflects on the challenges it has faced and the strength it has found in coming together. As part of this year’s celebration, residents are encouraged to think about how they can be someone’s light. It might mean helping a neighbor, offering encouragement to a friend, sharing what you have with someone in need, or simply letting someone know they matter. These everyday acts of kindness are what bring a community together and make it shine. The evening will feature including live holiday music performed by the HCMS Choir, free hot cocoa and cookies, a special light projection on the Grainery Tower, and the grand illumination of Breidert Green. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there to greet families and pose for holiday photos. Residents are also invited to bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to help those in need. (Photo courtesy of Kevin DelGrosso/Village of Frankfort)

Frankfort, 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 · 1d

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Cook County Offers Storm Recovery Funding Applications

Cook County Offers Storm Recovery Funding Applications

Cook County, IL · 21h

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Democrats, media finally see through Chris Welch’s polite posturing

“Riding high in April, shot down in May,” Frank Sinatra sang in 1966. “That’s life.” . Chris Welch can certainly relate. He was riding high last April, having just been elected to the Democratic State Central Committee, the powerful party policy making group. Two months later, he was appointed one of four Executive Vice-Chairs to Chairman and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

Cook County, IL · 19h

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Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 13–15

Discover the best things to do in Naperville, Illinois, this weekend, as the city turns from honoring its Veterans toward the holiday season. Raise a glass with Naperville Responds For Veterans at its 16th annual Cheers For Veterans gala, catch internationally recognized pianist Winston Choi at Wentz Concert Hall, get an early start on holiday […]

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Meet Harvey’s 2027 6th Ward candidates

Stray dogs, abandoned homes, fires, drug zones, and potholes galore. The 6th Ward arguably takes the title for the area most challenged by a decline in everyday quality-of-life. A particularly infamous problem? Illegal dumping. It’s not uncommon to traverse the great 6th Ward and find boats, mattresses, garbage bags, and...

Harvey, IL · 2d

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Lawmakers seek solution for ‘culture of dishonesty’ within Illinois corrections

(The Center Square) – With years of safety complaints and incidents within the Illinois Department of Corrections, especially stemming from the Joliet Treatment Center, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday sought answers for how the department intends to improve conditions for inmates. More than 70 fires have been started over the last three years at the center – a low-population facility IDOC describes as a prison for “convicted adult male felons with severe mental illness.” Among the fires were eight cases of prisoners intentionally setting themselves on fire, leading to the death of two inmates according to state records. The Joliet facility costs taxpayers at least $336,699 per inmate each year, according to the state’s 2025 budget, and lawmakers questioned how the department could improve operations. IDOC Acting Director Latoya Hughes and other top IDOC officials faced a joint committee. She said the department is working to improve conditions in Joliet by hiring a new employee for fire safety and a new chief of mental health. “Correctional facilities were never designed to serve as long-term behavioral health centers. Even with dedicated staff and resources,” Hughes said. ”The safety and well-being of those in our care as well as our staff and visitors remains

Illinois · 2d

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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 · 15h

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Property transfers for September 2026

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from September 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.

Cook County, IL · 23h

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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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Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program

The parameters around DuPage County’s proposed first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program were hashed over recently as officials turn their The post Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 2d

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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 · 16h

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Todd Rundgren Coming To The Rialto Square Theatre In April

American musician, singer, and song writer Todd Rundgren will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Sunday, April 11, 2027. Tickets for the concert go on sale this Friday, November 13th at 10 a.m. Event: Todd Rundgren. Tickets go on sale: Friday, November 13th at 10 a.m. Date and time:...

Joliet, IL · 2d

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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