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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,

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NBC Chicago

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Eastbound I-88 lanes blocked in western suburbs after rollover crash; heavy traffic expected

All eastbound lanes on the I-88 Reagan Memorial Tollway were blocked for hours Thursday morning in the western suburbs after a crash involving a semi and an SUV, with major backups expected for the morning commute. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on I-88...

Dupage County, IL · 1d

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Cook County Hospital Fires Pharmacy Tech Over Vaccine Refusal, Appeal Fails

A federal appeals court has sided with Cook County in the case of a pharmacy technician who was fired from John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Chicago after she declined COVID-19 vaccination and was denied a religious exemption. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the judgment against Jetaime Flores on November 6, upholding a December 2025 ruling by a federal judge in Chicago that had already gone against her.

Cook County, IL · 21h

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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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Jim Peterik was born on November 11, 1950

Jim Peterik was born on November 11, 1950, in Berwyn, Illinois. He became the singer and guitarist behind The Ides of March’s “Vehicle,” then helped establish Survivor as a keyboardist and songwriter. His collaboration with Frankie Sullivan on “Eye of the Tiger,” written for the 1982 film Rocky III, connected those songwriting skills to a very specific challenge: giving a boxer’s comeback its musical pulse.

Berwyn, IL · 3d

WGN News

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Sandburg High School student uses math to bowl two consecutive perfect games

A south suburban teen is making bowling look as easy as one-two-three by apply his math skills.

Palos Hills, IL · 12h

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Central boys bowling strikes down Hinsdale Central in home opener

The bowling balls are back on the lanes, and the boys’ bowling season is underway! After going 1-1 in their first two matches on the road, Naperville Central hosts Hinsdale Central in their home opener at Lisle Lanes. The Red Devils enter after losing their first two matches of the season and look to right the ship with a win. The Redhawks return five starters from their state team a year ago and are poised to start their home slate in style. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Naperville, IL · 20h

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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 · 12h

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Popular kids store The Children's Place, once a mall staple, files for bankruptcy protection

The Children's Place, the 60-year-old kids clothing retailer once found in malls across the country, has filed for bankruptcy protection, with some stores expected to close. The company, which also owns the Gymboree brand, filed for Chapter 11 on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey. As part of the process, the company said it's pursuing a sale of the brand "with the goal of continuing to serve families under new ownership."

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 2d

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Cougars Snatch Victory in Highest Scoring Game in Program History

GREENVILLE, Ill. – In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men's basketball team took a road trip to face the Greenville University Panthers. It proved to be a game for the ages, marking the highest scoring game in program history, as the Cougars claimed victory in impressive fashion, 136-133. This is also the first time the Cougars have defeated the Panthers since 2023.

River Forest, IL · 1d

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Tesla Adds Six Semi Megacharger Stalls Near Chicago

Tesla has announced a new six-stall Megacharger site in Hodgkins, Illinois, adding a Chicago-area charging stop for the Semi as its dedicated truck network expands beyond its early California base. The Tesla Charging account shared the location on November 10, along with a site photo and a link to Tesla’s...

Hodgkins, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 10h

Independent Journal Review

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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 · 22h

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Riverside adopts 4-year police union contract

Riverside trustees approved a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, Nov. 5, between the village and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents Riverside’s officers and sergeants. The deal is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and will expire Dec. 31, 2029. The new contract was established through negotiations that...

Riverside, IL · 1d

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A new day in Oak Park and the country

Across the country — and in Oak Park — the people have spoken. Tuesday, Nov. 3 was an astonishing night across the country — and in our Oak Park community. Voters stood up for the values and issues that matter. We sent a clear message to the political forces that would repress our rights and to those who have refused to challenge them: This is a new day.

Oak Park, IL · 2d

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Orland Park learns a lesson from land use moratorium

So, what did Orland Park officials learn during the current 14-month land use moratorium. Staff did a lot of homework and analyzed each affected land use category to determine if code changes were needed and recommendations were made for retail mattress businesses, pawn shops/second hand stores, coffee/tea shops, breakfast restaurants, alternative financial service, grocery stores under 50,000 square feet, standalone convenience stores, jewelry stores and personal grooming establishments.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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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 · 1d

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Palos Heights comes together to honor those who served

Palos Heights kicked off its Veterans Day observances with a breakfast honoring local veterans and their guests Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The breakfast provided an opportunity for veterans to gather, share stories and enjoy time together as the community recognized their...

Palos Heights, IL · 1d