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Engineer: Oak Park Ave construction nearly done

The Renew the Avenue project is on schedule to be finished by Thanksgiving, according to Village Engineer Bill McKenna. Since the start of the project in January, the construction occurring on Oak Park Avenue has been a part of Oak Parkers’ daily lives. Noting that construction has not experienced major delays, McKenna said “the project is still scheduled to be substantially complete by Thanksgiving.”

Oak Park, IL · 6d
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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 7d
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‘93.9 Lite FM’ Chicago To Kick Off 26th Year Of Christmas Music.

IHeartMedia AC “93.9 Lite FM” WLIT will launch its annual holiday music format Nov. 5 at 3pm, marking the station’s 26th consecutive year as Chicago’s Christmas music destination. The station will kick off the seasonal programming with a two-hour commercial-free broadcast live from the Griffin Museum...

Chicago, IL · 6d
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Veterans with vision loss get AI-powered glasses before Veterans Day

Roughly 50 veterans who are blind or visually impaired received free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during a Veterans Day event in Rosemont on Friday. Meta has partnered with the Blinded Veterans Association to provide the AI-powered glasses to 130,000 veterans nationwide, helping them with navigation, reading and communication. Veterans received...

Rosemont, IL · 4d
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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 5d

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North Center's 4309 N. Lincoln Gets Brick, Glass and Balconies, Still a Mystery Inside

4309 N. Lincoln Ave. — Approximate Site of 12-Unit Residential Project. A four-story, 12-unit residential building rising at 4309 North Lincoln Avenue in North Center has reached a visible milestone: brickwork, glass installation and balconies are now complete on its residential floors. The ground-floor commercial space, however, remains an unfinished shell, with plenty of work still ahead before the project is ready for tenants.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season

Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season. The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) will begin accepting 2026 property tax assessment appeals for the fourth group of townships. The fourth group will open for filing on Monday, November 9, 2026. Property...

Cook County, IL · 5d

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Here are the trees coming to the Hemingway District

For those of us lucky enough to have spent decades in an office overlooking Oak Park Avenue – and Wednesday Journal sat above George’s Restaurant for 44 years – it was a hard day when early this year the village cut down all the flowering pear trees that lined the block.

Oak Park, IL · 5d

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Greektown sails into holiday season

Greektown Chicago is illuminated with blue and white lights along Halsted Street as it kicks off the holiday season with festivities. The Greektown Shoppers Reward Program offers a $50 rebate for visitors who shop and dine in the neighborhood through Dec. 31. Shoppers can receive a $50 Visa gift card after emailing in receipts from at least three different eligible Greektown businesses, with a total of at least $250. Submissions are due by Jan. 31. A list of participating Greektown businesses and details on the rebate are available at greektownchicago.org/greektown-shoppers-reward.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Avenue businesses say ‘welcome back’ with a block party

Since the beginning of March, the stretch of Oak Park Avenue between Ontario and Randolph streets has been through the wringer. Between full road and sidewalk closures, deafening machinery, overhaul of century-old infrastructure, and dust and gravel galore, local businesses, patrons and area residents have faced a highly disruptive environment.

Oak Park, IL · 5d

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We're Hiring - Senior Planner/Project Coordinator

The Village of La Grange Park, Illinois (pop. 13,475) is seeking an experienced and motivated planning professional to join its Administration Department as a part-time Senior Planner/Project Coordinator. This is a critical role in advancing the Village's economic development priorities, enhancing its business corridors, and helping shape the future of the community. Working closely with the Deputy Village Manager, other Village departments, local businesses, consultants, and community partners, the Senior Planner/Project Coordinator coordinates a variety of planning and economic development initiatives within the Village's two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and four Business Development Districts.

La Grange Park, IL · 5d

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Cook County Health offering free flu, COIVD vaccines ahead of holiday season

Cook County Public Health is offering free flu and COVID vaccines ahead of the holiday season.

Cook County, IL · 6d

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Gilbert Villegas Faces Challenger In 36th Ward Race — For Now

WEST TOWN — One challenger has filed nominating petitions to run against incumbent Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) in next year’s aldermanic election. But the candidate, Luis Gomez, Jr., is facing a challenge backed by Villegas to the validity of his petition signatures. That means Gomez could get kicked out of the race before the ballot is formally set later this year.

Chicago, IL · 4d

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It's beginning to look like holiday season in Chicago

A 50-foot-tall spruce, window dressings at Macy's, and vendor booths at the Christkindlmarket are just some of the things happening in the Loop, making it feel like Christmas.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA's $24.9 million standard.

Illinois · 4d

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2025 revenue shortfall pushing Oak Park’s 2027 tax levy higher

Oak Park’s village board discussed the proposed 2027 operating budget and estimated 7.94% direct property tax levy hike and voted to approve the estimations for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The action took place at a Nov. 4 village board meeting. The board’s approval for the estimates is not...

Oak Park, IL · 5d

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Ravenswood homeowners racing against the cold to repair flood damage

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Some voters turned away from ballot box on Chicago's NW Side

Midterm Election Day voting got off to a rocky start on Chicago’s Northwest Side with some voters turned away from the ballot box. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports from Logan Square.

Chicago, IL · 7d

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Preckwinkle and Dart Hold On to Longtime Cook County Positions; Hynes to Take Over as Assessor

Winners have emerged in multiple Cook County races and voters now know who will oversee the county’s budget, run the jail and handle property taxes. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle, a four-term incumbent, faced off against Libertarian Michael Murphy for the top seat on the Cook County Board. The race was called for Preckwinkle, who had 79.1% to Murphy’s 20.9% with 79% of the vote reported, according to unofficial returns.

Cook County, IL · 7d

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Reaction to Chicago School Board presidential race results

Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.

Chicago, IL · 6d