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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 · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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Family, friends remember violence interventionist killed in shooting

Those who knew and worked with a violence interventionist on Chicago’s South Side say they plan to work even harder in light of his murder over the weekend.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The Mid-Week Rundown: The Illinois Uprising: Chicago, Cook, and Will County Just Flipped the Script on State Power

Northeastern Illinois voters just delivered an unmistakable wake-up call to the political establishment. From sweeping Chicago school board changes and major tax referendums to historic early voting turnout in Cook County and an unprecedented papal ballot in Will County, here is how the November 2026 election rewritten the regional playbook.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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‘A new way of life’: Chicago graduates overcome drug addiction through rehabilitation court

Instead of doing time behind bars — some have put in the time —sometimes years—with intensive treatment, regular court appearances, and case management.

Chicago, IL · 20h

Morning Honey

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Chicago woman who lost tooth to cop receives racist ‘hanged from a tree’ threat one day after $280,000 settlement

Chicago activist Miracle Boyd received an anonymous racist death threat one day after the City Council approved a $280,000 settlement over a 2020 incident in which a Chicago police officer knocked out one of her front tooth. The letter was mailed to the GoodKids MadCity (GKMC) office address, a social justice organization where Boyd works....

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago woman sentenced after reporting fake shooting through 20+ emergency calls

A Chicago woman was sentenced to jail and probation after being found guilty of making more than 20 false 911 calls to report a non-existent shooting in Rochelle.

Rochelle, IL · 23h

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This Wheaton French Bistro Serves English Tea Scones So Proper You’ll Forget You’re in Illinois

I walked in expecting a quick crepe and walked out planning my next visit before I even reached the car. Tucked on a quiet downtown street in suburban Illinois, this cozy little spot looks modest from the sidewalk. Inside, though, warm scones arrive with lemon curd and clotted cream like...

Wheaton, IL · 1d

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Silver Cross Opens Health Center and Urgent Care in Lemont

Silver Cross Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new Silver Cross Health Center and Urgent Care in Lemont recently and officially opened to patients. The opening marks a significant investment in the health and well-being of residents throughout Lemont and the surrounding communities, according to a press release from the hospital.

Lemont, IL · 1d

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This Illinois Church Offers Modern Worship And Has Even Hosted TEDx Talks

People don’t call this church by its full name very often. They call it the Yellow Box, and once you see the building, the nickname makes perfect sense. The nickname comes with a twist. This one Illinois congregation grew into a whole network of campuses spread across the Chicago suburbs, all sharing one mission.

Naperville, IL · 13h

Country Herald

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New Lenox, IL Fire District Hiring Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics

New Lenox Fire Protection District is accepting applicants for full-time firefighter and EMS positions.

New Lenox, IL · 11h

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A 6-Inch Spruce Sapling From a Grandfather's 2004 Funeral Grew for 22 Years in a Campton Hills Yard, and Now It Is Chicago's 113th Christmas Tree

A 6-inch funeral sapling planted in 2004 by the Clark family of Campton Hills is now a nearly 50-foot spruce, lit in Millennium Park on Nov. 20.

Chicago, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Balloon release honors slain violence prevention leader Andre Thomas

A Chicago area violence prevention leader who was shot and killed last weekend was remembered on Thursday with a balloon release in West Englewood.

Chicago, IL · 23h

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CTA pilot program places Safe Ride Specialists on trains to connect riders with services

Regular CTA riders may notice new faces in vests on trains and platforms as part of a pilot program aimed at providing social service support to passengers.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Old Town burglary spree: More than 10 businesses targeted along Wells Street

More than 10 businesses along Wells Street in Old Town were burglarized or vandalized early Thursday morning, with some cash registers stolen. Ald. Brian Hopkins said three suspects fled in a white SUV, and officers were ordered to end their pursuit on Lake Shore Drive under CPD policy. No arrests...

Chicago, IL · 18h

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 7h

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MLIS Announces Plans to Relocate Corporate Offices in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) has announced plans to relocate its corporate offices to a new location in downtown Chicago, marking another step forward in the league’s continued growth. The league’s future offices will be located at 444 W. Lake St., Suite...

Chicago, IL · 23h

WGN News

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Suburban gymnast to represent Team USA at World Championships

A teenage gymnast from the southwest suburbs is set to represent Team USA at the World Championships next week in China, but before becoming one of the best in the world, he almost quit the sport.

Downers Grove, IL · 17h

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Nov. 5, 2026 - Full Show

The head of the Chicago Teachers Union on the results of the school board election. And Cook County’s assessor-elect shares his vision for the office.

Chicago, IL · 21h

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Orland Park DMV closes before move to Orland Hills

The Illinois Secretary of State driver’s facility serving the Orland Park area is scheduled to open in its new home at 9291 W. 159th St. in Orland Hills at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Village of Orland Park. The new Orland Hills DMV+ sits next to...

Orland Park, IL · 1d

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Chicago hemp businesses face uncertain future as Illinois ban nears

New Illinois restrictions take effect Nov. 12, limiting where intoxicating hemp-derived THC products can be sold. Chicago hemp businesses, including South Loop café ChiTiva, face potential closure as the changes approach. Licensed cannabis dispensaries expect increased business as customers seek alternative places to purchase THC products. CHICAGO - Chicago...

Chicago, IL · 17h