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Country Herald

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Will County, IL Drug Bust: 4 Guns, Cocaine, Auto-Fire Switch Seized

Joliet police recovered four handguns, suspected cocaine and cannabis during a Thursday morning search.

Joliet, IL · 2d

WGN News

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ISP troopers search for driver involved in hit-and-run crash in New Lenox

NEW LENOX, Ill. — Illinois State Police troopers are asking for help from the public in the search for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a person seriously injured last weekend in New Lenox. According to ISP, the crash occurred between 3:10 a.m. and 3:19 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, on I-80 […]

New Lenox, IL · 1d

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Lincoln-Way West ends St. Laurence’s season with overtime loss

The hugs, long faces and tears told who lost Saturday’s 7A second-round playoff game between St. Laurence and Lincoln-Way West even more than the glaring lights of the scoreboard. The Warriors of West were giddy. The host Vikings, not so much. After victories in the opening two games of...

New Lenox, IL · 9h
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Country Herald

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Will County, IL: Free Route 66 Celebration Set for November 12

Historic Gaylord Building hosts free Route 66 centennial celebration with art, music and local history.

Lockport, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Man faces kidnapping charges after alleged assault and police chase

A man has been charged with kidnapping and battery after he reportedly assaulted a woman and crashed his car with her inside.

Palatine, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Court documents detail moments leading up to deadly shooting inside Hammond Walmart

HAMMOND, Ind. (WGN) — The man accused of fatally shooting a Walmart employee in Hammond, Indiana, is set to appear in court on Friday. Dorian Kevon Robertson, a 22-year-old Joliet resident, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Dakota Norwood. The deadly shooting unfolded inside a Walmart located in the 1100 […]

Hammond, IN · 2d

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 · 2d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL DUI Crackdown: 8 Arrested, 49 Citations Issued

Joliet, IL – Drivers across Will County faced increased police enforcement during the Halloween holiday period, resulting in eight impaired-driving arrests and dozens of traffic citations as deputies targeted dangerous driving behaviors throughout the southwest Chicago suburbs.

Will County, IL · 2d

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This Hidden Gem Illinois Bakery Proves You Don’t Need Fancy Decor To Make Incredible Donuts

A maple bacon bar that only shows up on Saturdays. A strawberry cheesecake donut wearing pink sanding sugar every Thursday. Apple fritters that wait until Friday to make their entrance. This Illinois donut shop runs its week like a sweet little calendar. The case holds nearly 50 varieties daily, from...

Joliet, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Human remains found in garbage can in Chicago Heights, police say

Human remains were found in a garbage can in the south suburbs on Sunday morning, police said.

Chicago Heights, IL · 4h

CBS Chicago

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Families say school district discriminating against students with disabilities

Three more families have joined a lawsuit accusing Manhattan School District 114 of a pattern of discrimination against students with disabilities.

Manhattan, IL · 2d

chicagogolfreport.com

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Big Run Golf Club: History, Course Design and Championship Legacy

Some golf courses reveal their personality through a famous architect’s name or a clubhouse filled with championship memorabilia. Big Run Golf Club makes its strongest impression through the land itself. Mature oaks, substantial elevation changes, water hazards and demanding greens give this Lockport public course a character that stands...

Lockport, IL · 17h

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Thornton Township bills show payments to family, non-contracted TAP vendor

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Lansing Journal reviewed expenses approved by the Thornton Township Board of Trustees at its August and September meetings. Records were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The following items were among the highlights. Bill Period: July 15 to Aug. 10, 2026. General...

Thornton, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL Food Drive: Donations Needed Through November 12

Plainfield police are collecting canned goods and household supplies through Thursday, Nov. 12.

Plainfield, IL · 2d

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Joliet Announces Temporary Closure Of Briggs Street And New Lenox Road Intersection For Improvements

The City of Joliet advises residents and motorists that the intersection of Briggs Street and New Lenox Road will be temporarily closed to traffic for construction improvements being completed by Love’s Travel Stops. The closure is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, November 10, and remain in place through approximately...

Joliet, IL · 17h

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Illinois Development Opens for Women in Recovery

A new development is bringing 48 affordable homes and healthcare to vulnerable women in Illinois’ Will County. Hope Manor Village Joliet pairs stable housing with direct access to healthcare and coordinated services designed to help women overcoming opioid addiction, especially those who are pregnant or caring for their young children, maintain their health, regain stability, and build healthier lives for themselves and their family.

Will County, IL · 2d

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Speaker Welch Quits Under Pressure, Four Dead in Early Morning Inferno and Looming Strikes Threaten O’Hare and Soldier Field: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

A major Chicago political shakeup is rattling Illinois leadership while local neighborhoods face deep sorrow and looming transit walkouts. Between House Speaker Chris Welch stepping aside, a tragic fire claiming four lives in Rogers Park, and parking strikes threatening O’Hare and Soldier Field, Cook County faces an intense week of disruption.

Chicago, IL · 2d

CJ Coombs

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Unidentified Jane Doe found deceased in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois

An unidentified female, referred to as Jane Chicago Doe 1980, was discovered in Alsip, Illinois (Cook County), on September 23, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alsip is a suburb of Chicago. The above photos show a facial reconstruction by an NCMEC Forensic Artist, which depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Chicago, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Man charged in string of business burglaries on SW Side, one in Oak Lawn

Charles Kelley, 19, is accused of burglarizing multiple businesses on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL: Bolingbrook Man Wins October Nature Photo Contest

Shorewood, IL – A Bolingbrook man's patience and determination to capture the perfect autumn scene have earned him top honors in a Will County photography contest, with a colorful woodland landscape taking the October prize.

Will County, IL · 2d