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Legionella Found in Beaverville Woman's Home as Illinois Water Crisis Deepens

The latest Beaverville testing raises two separate questions: whether Legionella is present beyond one home and whether chlorine levels are adequate across the water system. ABC7 Chicago reported Legionella in one of two homes tested and no chlorine residual reaching either home. The homes belonged to Kathleen Butron and a...

Beaverville, IL · 21h
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Kankakee, IL McDonald's to Give Away Turkeys Monday Morning Nov 16

More than 6,400 turkeys will be donated across 20 Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations.

Kankakee, IL · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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A 100-Year-Old Woman Who Walks Her Local Lowe's Every Morning Got a Birthday Party in the Aisles

Gretchen Sollo, 100, of Bradley, Illinois, has walked her local Lowe's every morning for five years, and employees surprised her with a birthday party.

Bradley, IL · 2d

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Kankakee's Riverview Holiday Housewalk Opens Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for First Time in 50 Years

The Riverview Historic District's annual Holiday Housewalk returns to Kankakee on Dec. 6, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and this year's lineup includes a rare pairing: Frank Lloyd Wright's first two Prairie-style homes opening together for the first time in 50 years, according to the Shaw Local News Network.

Kankakee, IL · 2d
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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 5d

Journal & Courier

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INDOT plans public hearing for Benton County intersection

The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a Nov. 19 public hearing on a proposed redesign of the U.S. 52 and Indiana 55 intersection in Benton County aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of crashes. The hearing will give residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed reduced conflict intersection and provide feedback, according to a community announcement. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at Benton Central Jr./Sr. High School, 4241 E. County Road 300 S., Oxford. A project presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by an in-person comment session. Attendees should enter through the school's main entrance. The project calls for a reduced conflict intersection, also known as an RCI, at U.S. 52 and Indiana 55. The purpose is to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes at the intersection, according to the announcement. Project documents and meeting materials will be available after the hearing at bit.ly/4z1IrDg . How to review the project and submit comments Printed copies of the project documents are available at the INDOT West Central District Office, 41 W. 300 N., Crawfordsville, and the United Consulting office, 8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200, Indianapolis. Residents may provide comments in person

Benton County, IN · 2d

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PBL schools’ proposed tax levy shows increase in both amount, rate

PAXTON — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board on Wednesday, Nov. 11, approved a proposed version of the school district’s property tax levy for 2026 and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, prior to approval of a final version. Without including $2.18 million to be levied...

Paxton, IL · 17h

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Paxton’s public-works crews receive council’s praise, go-ahead to buy new trucks

PAXTON — Paxton’s public-works crews received the city council’s go-ahead to buy two new trucks — to go along with some praise from the mayor and aldermen — during the council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Via a unanimous vote, the council authorized...

Paxton, IL · 21h