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New Lenox Coming to the Crossroads: Fieldhouse, Hotels … More $$

When the Wintrust Sports Complex two years ago, Mayor Tim Baldermann hoped it would be as successful as they planned. “It already has exceeded our expectations,” Baldermann said. “They say these operations take a few years to break even. This already has paid for itself. We’re in the black.”

New Lenox, IL · 1d
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Will County, IL Visitors Can Now Explore Historic Iron Works by Phone

Visitors can explore 12 historic stops along a 1.25-mile trail using a free-to-access audio tour.

Will County, IL · 4d

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Orland Park to demolish former garden center, restaurant

A few eyesores in Orland Park are coming down. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.

Orland Park, IL · 2d
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Nobody won, and Oak Park lost

As we write this, the votes on the village advisory referendum have not been counted. We don’t know who “won” or who “lost.” Whatever numbers come out of this referendum vote, the one clear loser is Oak Park. When a municipal ballot takes on one...

Oak Park, IL · 3d
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Voters approve Moraine Valley $115M bond sale

Voters in the Moraine Valley Community College district voted Tuesday night in favor of a $115 million bond sale which would be used to “build, equip, renovate, and repair” buildings on campus to expand the school’s student capacity in high-demand career and technical education programs. With all...

Palos Hills, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Tinley Park, IL Residents May See Amazon Drones Beginning Today

Amazon Prime Air launches from Matteson with drones carrying packages up to five pounds.

Tinley Park, IL · 7h

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Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List

One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.

Aurora, IL · 3d

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Illinois secession push grows as downstate counties voice frustration with Chicago

Chicago, IL · 6h

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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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Palos Park American Legion to dissolve

American Legion Post 1993 in Palos Park is ready to dissolve. But before it’s gone, Commander Terry Cornell had an award to give on Nov. 2 at the Village of Orland Park’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Orland Park’s Veterans Advisory Board and the village’s recreation department have...

Palos Park, IL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 14h

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See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County

A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County, an idea that has already been approved by more than 30 counties across the state.

Cook County, IL · 3d

CBS Chicago

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Inspector general documents some ongoing issues at Cook County Jail

In a review completed recently, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General found persistent problems at the County Jail with supervision, maintenance, sanitation, and housing conditions.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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Plainfield's Dixon Heitman Wins Full Term in Seat Vacated by Scandal

Jessica Dixon Heitman has won a full term representing Illinois' 97th House District, holding onto the suburban Chicago seat she inherited earlier this year after her predecessor resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal. The Associated Press called the race for the Plainfield Democrat, who faced Republican nominee Gabby Shanahan of Joliet in a district long considered one of the state's few genuine toss-ups.

Plainfield, IL · 2d

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‘Remain hopeful:' Robbins mayor vows to keep fighting amid water main break, aging infrastructure

A major water main break in south suburban Robbins left around 1,000 homes without water service for more than 12 hours Tuesday. The break was reported overnight along 135th Street between Spaulding and Sawyer avenues, shortly before 2 a.m. As of Tuesday afternoon, crews were continuing to make repairs and...

Robbins, IL · 3d

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Orland Park’s Stellwagen Farm may house bee hives

The buzz around town is to not have buzzing too close to town. The Village of Orland Park is looking at a municipal community beekeeping apiary pilot area and prefers to use Stellwagen Farm for its location. At the Oct. 19 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Recreation and Parks Director...

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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Incumbent McCaskill wins reelection to Cook County board

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Incumbent Cook County 5th District Commissioner Kisha McCaskill won the general election Nov. 3, her first election after being appointed to that seat. McCaskill beat Republican candidate Richard Nolan to retain the commissioner’s position in Cook County’s 5th District, which spans parts of suburban Cook County and Chicago’s South Side. It does not include Lansing, but does include many communities within Thornton Township, including Dolton, Harvey, Hazel Crest, and Markham.

Cook County, IL · 2d