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Will County Democrats Ride Nationwide Wave

Polling in advance of the November 3 Midterm elections hinted at it, but no one was certain until votes — or at least projections — began coming in even before the polls closed at 7 p.m. The Associated Press, monitoring trends, already had called JB Pritzker the winner...

Will County, 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 · 20h

WBBM News Radio

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Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Meet the October 2026 Ankin Law & WGN ‘Teacher of the Month’

For the second time this fall, Ankin Law has joined WGN-TV to honor an outstanding educator in the Chicagoland area. This time, the law firm and television station traveled to Tinley Park to honor Mrs. Jan O’Neil of Kirby School District 140’s Grissom Middle School with the “Teacher of the Month Award” for October 2026.

Tinley Park, IL · 1d

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New Weekly Farmers Market Coming to Romeoville

Starting next spring, Tuesday nights will mean a new shopping experience in Romeoville. Shoppers will be able to come to Romeoville’s Farmers Market at Village Hall (1050 W. Romeo Road) from 4 -7 pm each week and shop from a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items. The shopping season will run from May 18 – August 31.

Romeoville, IL · 3d

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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

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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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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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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A New Strategy for Creating a New State Separate from the Chicago Area

Fox TV in Chicago interviewed a woman in suppport of the movement to create a state without Chicago. There have been and were referendums in Downstate counties aasking the question. The woman interviewed said that some county officials see the referendums as just a protest vote. The referendums are strictly...

Chicago, IL · 18h

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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 · 15h

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Ventura calls for performance audit via resolution to examine Joliet Treatment Center

Following the release of publicly available reports, State Senator Rachel Ventura has filed a resolution directing the Illinois Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Corrections. This will include a review of the department’s master plan as well as its actions at the Joliet Treatment Center and the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center.

Joliet, IL · 1d

Positively Naperville

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City of Naperville Announces New Director of Finance

The City of Naperville is pleased to announce that Andrea Lamberg has been hired as Naperville’s next Director of Finance. The City selected Lamberg following a rigorous interview process. Andrea is a highly accomplished municipal finance executive with more than 18 years of progressive leadership experience. Most recently, she was the Finance Director for the […]

Naperville, IL · 11h

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Election Day 2026 results for Naperville-area voters

Election Day has come to a close, with the unofficial results reflecting a strong showing by both Democrats and incumbents in races for Naperville-area voters. The three U.S. House Congressional District seats in which Naperville voters had a stake were all called early for Democrats by multiple sources. 6th Congressional...

Naperville, IL · 2d

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Incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle reelected

Incumbent Democratic Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was reelected for her fifth full term Nov. 3. She was first elected in 2010 and has held the position since then. Chicago Public Media called the race for Preckwinkle, who defeated Libertarian candidate Michael Murphy at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. She...

Cook County, IL · 3d

Country Herald

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Wheaton, IL Recycling Program Now Open Through February 2027

Wheaton residents can recycle unwanted holiday lights and extension cords at a city drop-off site.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Cook County Health offering free flu, COIVD vaccines ahead of holiday season

Cook County Public Health is offering free flu and COVID vaccines ahead of the holiday season.

Cook County, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Preckwinkle and Dart Hold On to Longtime Cook County Positions; Hynes to Take Over as Assessor

Winners have emerged in multiple Cook County races and voters now know who will oversee the county’s budget, run the jail and handle property taxes. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle, a four-term incumbent, faced off against Libertarian Michael Murphy for the top seat on the Cook County Board. The race was called for Preckwinkle, who had 79.1% to Murphy’s 20.9% with 79% of the vote reported, according to unofficial returns.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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Park Forest introduces innovative benches made from recycled wind turbine blades

Visitors to DownTown Park Forest may notice something different about the seating. The Village has installed new benches made from recycled wind turbine blades, turning materials once used to generate renewable energy into functional public amenities – a process otherwise known as upcycling. The benches, manufactured by Noblewins, feature...

Park Forest, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Cook County pilot program helping aspiring homeowners realize their dream

A Cook County housing program is bringing new homes and potential financial assistance to working families in underserved communities.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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