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‘We watch places’: Harvey defends Flock surveillance system and addresses alder’s privacy concerns

A bill for surveillance technology drew questions about spending and measurable results at the Oct. 26 City Council meeting. The Oct. 24 bills list showed a payment for Flock Group Inc., or Flock Safety, totaling $425,437.50. The bills list describes the payment as an equipment rental for the second year of a 60-month package for 2026-27. Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) questioned how the money was allocated and what evidence showed residents were getting their money’s worth.

Harvey, IL · 2d
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Riverdale approves $500,000 county grant for street and alley remediation work

Riverdale’s board of trustees approved a $500,000 grant for local street and alley improvements and honored police officers for commendable service during its Oct. 27 board meeting. The board approved a subrecipient agreement with Cook County’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for a $500,000 grant for local infrastructure...

Riverdale, IL · 2d
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Total Pro Sports

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High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO]

What on Earth were they thinking? The post High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Lyons, IL · 13h

thelansingjournal.org

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Photos: Village of Glenwood, Glenwood Academy host community bonfire

GLENWOOD, Ill. — The Village of Glenwood recently partnered with Glenwood Academy to bring back a community bonfire — utilizing many of the downed trees from summer storms. The event happened Oct. 30 on the Glenwood Academy property, where a sizeable pile of trees had accumulated after clean-up...

Glenwood, IL · 1d
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Country Herald

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Will County, IL: New Free Forest Exhibit Opens This Week

New interactive exhibit in Channahon lets families explore forest wildlife by day and night.

Will County, 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 · 2d

thenarrativematters.com

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Lil Durk Pledges His Entire Empire for Freedom as Cook County Crime Tumbles and Will County Elects First Black Sheriff: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

Dropping Cook County crime rates mark a historic turning point across Chicago, even as regional courtrooms and suburban county boards see major upheaval. From an unexpected political shift in Will County to hip-hop star Lil Durk offering multi-million-dollar catalog collateral in federal court, Northern Illinois is seeing massive structural shifts.

Cook County, IL · 2d

thefirsthundredmiles.com

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Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre – Part one

Home for the Holidays, the Rialto Square Theatre’s annual season of festive special events, kicks off this month in downtown Joliet. The spectacular lineup of family-friendly shows includes revival screenings of classic holiday films, special performances by well-known artists and all-ages shows by up-and-coming performers. Join us as we...

Joliet, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Florida Stabbing Fugitive Arrested in Chicago After Answering His Own Door

A 32-year-old man wanted in connection with a stabbing in Florida was taken into custody in Chicago on Tuesday, November 3, after he answered the door of an apartment in the 100 block of West Elm Street. Deontae Henry had been the target of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force before officers tracked him down.

Chicago, IL · 1d

thenarrativematters.com

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Chicago Voters Just Shattered 30 Years of Mayoral Control, Slashed Property Tax Formulas and Exposed a Suburban $1.3M Scam: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

The historic Chicago school board race has completely redrawn the balance of power across public education, breaking decades of direct mayoral control. Paired with Assessor-elect Pat Hynes promising sweeping tax appraisal overhauls and federal prosecutors exposing a $1.3 million suburban school scheme, taxpayers throughout northern Illinois are watching closely. Overview:...

Chicago, IL · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth’s Bolingbrook, GlenOaks, Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals leave UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage networks Jan. 1, 2027 in a mutual decision

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth’s four hospitals in Bolingbrook, GlenOaks, Hinsdale and La Grange will be out of network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 1, 2027. UnitedHealthcare says the two sides “made the mutual decision to end” their Medicare Advantage network relationship, which covers individual plans and group retiree plans. Members of those plans who […]

La Grange, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Romeoville Eyes New Weber-Normantown Retail Hub With Hawaiian Bros, Crisp & Green

A new shopping center concept called Weber Town Center was presented at Romeoville's most recent Village Board meeting, proposing two separate multi-tenant buildings on the west side of Normantown Road next to Rasmussen University. The plan calls for each 10,500-square-foot building to include a wraparound drive-thru and ample parking, with construction planned to happen one building at a time, according to The Times Weekly.

Romeoville, IL · 18h

NBC Chicago

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9-year-old celebrates birthday by giving back through food drive

Birthdays are typically a time for receiving gifts. But Alex Anning, a 9-year-old who lives in Tinley Park, turned his birthday into an opportunity to give gifts to others. "Today is such a special day because it is Alexander's 9th birthday food drive and giveaway," said his mother, Kymbria Young. "The event is led by young leaders, my son, Alexander, the Montessori School of Englewood, the non-profit Season to Soar and the Illinois Network of Charter Schools."

Tinley Park, IL · 2d

Guessing Headlights

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Illinois Driver Says Car Wash Crash Left $4,000 in Damage and a Fight Over Blame: "I Thought I Might Have Died In There"

A trip through an Illinois car wash has left one customer fighting over far more than a clean Lexus. She says a crash inside the wash caused about $4,000 in damage. Now she disputes the ... Read more

Tinley Park, IL · 2d

texasmetronews.com

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HBCU LOVE: Howard’s Donna Miller Wins Illinois’ 2nd District in a Landslide, Heads to Capitol Hill

Donna Miller is headed to Congress, and the Howard University alumna won Illinois’ 2nd District in a rout. On Tuesday night, the Cook County commissioner defeated Republican Michael Noack to claim the open seat. As a result, she will succeed Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.

Illinois · 2d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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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 · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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Smell The Sweetness Before You Open The Door At Swedish Girl Bakery In Willowbrook

Some of the best bakeries in Illinois hide in plain sight, tucked between ordinary storefronts where you would never think to look. I walked in expecting a quick cookie and walked out with a box so full I had to hold it with both hands. The surprise was not just...

Willowbrook, IL · 1d

thelansingjournal.org

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Veterans events planned this upcoming week in Lansing area

LANSING, Ill. — The Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard will lead its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 8, honoring the men and women who have served in the military. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at the historic Ford Hangar, 3250 Bob Malkas Drive,...

Lansing, IL · 2d

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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Local vendors bring holiday cheer to Shepard High Schol

Holiday shopping came with a local touch Nov. 7 when Shepherd High School hosted its annual vendor market in Palos Heights. The market gave shoppers a chance to browse a variety of items from local vendors, including handmade jewelry, woodwork, artwork, baked goods and holiday gifts. There were plenty of options for those looking to cross a few names off their Christmas lists or find something a little different from the usual store-bought gifts.

Palos Heights, IL · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Tiny Illinois Bakery Serves Flaky Danish Pastries So Authentic You’ll Swear You’re In Copenhagen

Some of the best bites in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. I walked into a small, quiet bakery expecting a quick donut and walked out with a box of buttery Danish treats and a new weekend habit. The kind of flaky layers...

Burr Ridge, IL · 16h