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County Board reverses earlier vote on Sharia law

The LaSalle County Board earlier this week voted to rescind an earlier resolution denouncing Sharia law and affirming the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution was originally approved after the board heard concerns from residents about the potential purchase of the closed Fox River Resort in Norway. Some marketing materials had advertised the property as an Islamic community, although the developer later said it would be used only as a resort.

Lasalle County, IL · 6h
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This Affordable Illinois Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

Somewhere in the heart of Illinois, there’s a town called Kewanee that’s quietly doing something remarkable, and most people have no idea it exists. It’s the kind of place where your money stretches so far you’ll start wondering if you’ve accidentally traveled back in time to when a dollar actually meant something.

Kewanee, IL · 12d
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LaSalle County resolution draws criticism amid debate over lawmaker’s Sharia bill

(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is defending legislation aimed at preventing foreign legal systems from overriding constitutional rights, while an Illinois Family Institute contributor argues that a recent LaSalle County resolution condemning Sharia law could undermine legitimate scrutiny of a proposed Fox River resort development. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, introduced House Bill 4165 in October 2025, seeking to prohibit Illinois courts and other legal bodies from enforcing foreign laws or legal provisions that violate rights guaranteed under the U.S. or Illinois constitutions. Cabello said the measure was prompted by news reports about Sharia law in parts of London and his desire to prevent similar concerns from arising in Illinois. “I wanted to make sure that we had something on the books that would show that not every single Illinoisan is in favor of this,” Cabello told The Center Square. Cabello said he has not identified a specific Illinois court case in which Sharia law was applied in violation of constitutional rights, describing his legislation as preemptive. Asked whether he was concerned the proposal could be viewed as targeting Muslims, Cabello said, “I really don't care if people think I'm targeting anybody.” He said his priority was

Lasalle County, IL · 3d

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Democratic incumbent lose seats in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — In the 3rd District Marshall County Board race, the Democratic incumbent was unseated. Republicans Justin Meierkord and Bruce Dudley won the race with 46.6% and 30.5% of the vote. Meierkord returns to the board for another four-year term, but the other incumbent, Democrat Jeff Schmitt, will not, after receiving 22.8% […]

Marshall County, IL · 1d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 2d

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Alderman Becoming Superintendent Of Public Works Creating A Stir In Spring Valley

Spring Valley's mayor took to Facebook to address what she says is inaccurate information being circulated on social media. Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson posted what was titled as a “Mayor's Report” on Wednesday. She tackles questions about restructuring of Spring Valley's Public Works Department. She says the restructuring has been discussed for well over a year and one of the primary reasons for change is to establish a “clearer distinction between management and employees represented by the collective bargaining unit”.

Spring Valley, IL · 1d

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Concerns Raised About Ottawa's Plans To Turn Old Golf Course Into Recreational Facility

Residents surrounding the proposed Dayton Ridge Park got an opportunity to talk to the Ottawa City Council Monday evening during a special meeting. Mayor Robert Hasty and the council addressed questions from residents regarding layout of the park, which is expected to include six soccer fields, and remodeling the clubhouse to provide a space for the Parks and Recreation Department to expand programs to the public. Most concerning to residents were the subjects of the road, entrances and exits from the subdivision, traffic and parking.

Ottawa, IL · 3d

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Mendota Moving Ahead With Their Feral Cat Control Efforts

The main topic at Monday’s Mendota City Council meeting was cats. Feral cats and securing the different colonies running through the city has been a discussion of the City of Mendota and Mendota Project Director Annie Short throughout 2026. Now, the talk is moving to action through the newly founded group Mendota Alley Cats.

Mendota, IL · 3d

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 7d

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Board Votes to Rescind Resolution Aimed At Potential Developers Of Former Fox River Resort

The La Salle County Board spent a great deal of time Monday deciding whether or not to undo what they’d just done at the last meeting. In the end, they undid it. The prospective purchase and redevelopment of the former Fox River Resort in Sheridan has neighbors concerned. They fear the property will become a gated Islamic community practicing Sharia Law. A Pennsylvania-based company called Vairt has listed the property on its website.

La Salle County, TX · 3d

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Exhibit In Granville Explores America's Immigration History

As immigration continues to be a hot topic nationally, you're invited to explore the complex history of immigration in the United States as part of a library exhibit in Putnam County. The library in Granville is hosting “Immigration: An American Story”, a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of...

Granville, IL · 7h

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Nothing Changing At Fairgrounds Despite Annexation Into City Of Princeton

When the Princeton City Council annexed the Bureau County Fairgrounds into the city earlier this year, there was some question as to whether it would change the operations of the fair. At Monday's City Council meeting, council approved grandfathering in any and all activities held by the fair. As long...

Princeton, IL · 5h

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Filming begins on documentary about the Three Horsemen of Tazewell County

Filming has begun on a new documentary about the Three Horsemen in Tazewell County, which is scheduled to be released next summer to mark the 200th anniversary of their historic rescue mission.

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

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Great Dane crew helps remove Kewanee murals, temporarily

Two of Kewanee’s downtown murals are disappearing. But don’t worry. Their absence will only be temporary. The murals on the building at Third and Main streets that houses Coco’s coffee shop were taken down on Monday. One of them features the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps that once called Kewanee home, and the other honors legendary motorcycle racer and Kewanee native Roger Reiman.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

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Briel keeps Illinois 76 seat after heated campaign

Amy "Murri" Briel kept it simple on election night, gathering with a few close friends and supporters to watch the returns. In a phone interview with WNIJ on Tuesday night, she admitted she was exhausted. “If you do it right, you should have left everything out there and I think...

Illinois · 2d

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Mayor Koos says there's been a 'lot of chatter' but no active interest in granny flats in Normal

Mayor Chris Koos said he expects the Town of Normal will have new zoning rules in place by the end of the year to help address the housing shortage, though proposals are not likely to significantly expand the housing supply. One proposal would allow for accessory dwelling units [ADUs] known...

Normal, IL · 23h

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Darin LaHood wins Illinois U.S. House 16th District

Darin LaHood defeated challenger Paul Nolley to retain his seat in the 16th District, securing his seventh term in the House.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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This Budget-Friendly Illinois City Lets Gen Z Buy A Home With Just Four Years Of Salary

Most people spend more time researching a new laptop than they do thinking about where they could actually afford to own a home, and that’s a problem worth fixing. Peoria, Illinois might just be the answer you didn’t know you were looking for. Let’s start with the number...

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Joshua Crockett defeats McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, becoming first countywide Democrat in four decades

For the first time in 44 years, a Democrat will hold countywide elected office in McLean County. Democrat Joshua Crockett defeated incumbent Republican Kathy Michael on Tuesday as she sought a fifth term as McLean County clerk. With all but a handful of precincts left to count, McLean County Democratic...

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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Unofficial Results: Yorkville #115, Oswego #308 Referenda Pass; Sandwich #430 Voted Down

Two local school districts unofficially saw their referenda passed, Tuesday night, while another appears to have been voted down. Yorkville CUSD #115 and Oswego CUSD #308 voters both approved their referendum items; Oswego by a large margin. In Oswego, 18,656 school district voters in Kendall, Kane, and Will Counties voted...

Yorkville, IL · 2d