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NBC Chicago

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Strangled on the high seas: Kankakee native charged in bloody cruise killing

A cruise ship vacation that turned deadly leads straight back to Illinois. The NBC Chicago investigative team has learned that the accused killer on a cruise ship that left Texas bound for the Caribbean is a native of Kankakee. He has a history of violence in the far south Chicago suburb and previously did prison time in Illinois for attempted murder.

Kankakee, IL · 2d
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Country Herald

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Kankakee, IL McDonald's to Give Away Turkeys Monday Morning Nov 16

More than 6,400 turkeys will be donated across 20 Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations.

Kankakee, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Kankakee's Riverview Holiday Housewalk Opens Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for First Time in 50 Years

The Riverview Historic District's annual Holiday Housewalk returns to Kankakee on Dec. 6, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and this year's lineup includes a rare pairing: Frank Lloyd Wright's first two Prairie-style homes opening together for the first time in 50 years, according to the Shaw Local News Network.

Kankakee, IL · 3d
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Steel Horse Rides

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Chicago Woman Leaves A Gary Casino, Calls 911 Sounding Highly Intoxicated, And Police Say She Drove 36 Miles In The Wrong Direction On Interstate 65 Before She Is Accused Of Trying To Kiss A Trooper

It started with a phone call at 1:36 on a Sunday morning, and the voice […]

Chicago, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Illinois-Indiana Weather Alert: 3+ Inches of Snow Friday, Nov 13

Localized snowfall of 3 inches or more could create slick roads across the Illinois-Indiana border before 10 a.m.

Illinois · 17h

NBC Chicago

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Suspect wanted for multiple felonies escapes Indiana hospital, police say

A suspect who was detained after leading police on a foot chase in northwest Indiana has escaped custody at a local hospital. According to police in Griffith, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Alton West III on Saturday. West attempted to flee the traffic stop, but his car broke down near the Illinois-Indiana state line.

Griffith, IN · 2d

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Brings Slushy Roads and Low Visibility to Hammond, Merrillville, and Portage for a Very Slow Friday Morning Commute

INDIANA — Heavy lake effect snow overnight into Friday morning is expected to make for a slow commute across northwest Indiana. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and slush-covered pavement are likely during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to give themselves extra time to get to work and to slow down on wet and snowy roads.

Merrillville, IN · 8h

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Legionella Found in Beaverville Woman's Home as Illinois Water Crisis Deepens

The latest Beaverville testing raises two separate questions: whether Legionella is present beyond one home and whether chlorine levels are adequate across the water system. ABC7 Chicago reported Legionella in one of two homes tested and no chlorine residual reaching either home. The homes belonged to Kathleen Butron and a...

Beaverville, IL · 23h

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Peotone Vieaux: Strategic Plan ‘A Great Step Forward for the Future’

Peotone’s newly adopted Strategic Plan focuses on “proactive planning, responsible development, transparent communication, and continued investment in the services, infrastructure, and public spaces that support Peotone’s quality of life.”. The plan took nearly a year to develop and was designed to cover 2026 through 2029. The process...

Peotone, IL · 1d

Good News Network

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100-Year-Old ‘Store Mom’ Surprised With Her First Birthday Party

After 100 years, Gretchen Sollo had a major first: a surprise birthday party, thrown by the Lowe’s employees she sees every day. Following a stroke, Sollo turned to the aisles of Lowe’s for her daily walk and to keep out of the weather in Bradley, Illinois. She’s since walked an estimated 1,500 miles over five years, creating a daily ritual and friendships with staff members that stretched around the store.

Bradley, IL · 23h

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Chilly Lake-Effect Rain with a Possible Wintry Mix or Snow

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Expect the scattered lake-effect showers to continue, especially in our northwest counties. With temperatures dropping to the lower 30s (33 degrees, specifically), the precipitation beginning late tonight could be a wintry mix or all snow. On Friday, most of the lake-effect precipitation will most likely...

Lafayette, IN · 15h

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Lake County Council Oks $6.4M SSCVA Budget, Eyes Bears Move and AI Scouting

The Lake County Council voted 5-0 to approve a roughly $6.4 million 2027 budget for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, capping a year that SSCVA officials say brought record hotel stays, a jump in tax collections, and a growing role for artificial intelligence in scouting events across the region.

Lake County, IN · 1d

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Lake County Sheriff Wins Right to Fight State's $354K Misspending Claim

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. will get to argue in court that Indiana's state auditors overstepped their authority when they accused him of misspending nearly $300,000 in jail commissary funds and demanded he personally repay the money. A judge sided with Martinez's push to challenge that authority, allowing his case to move toward trial rather than being thrown out.

Lake County, IN · 1d

Country Herald

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Peotone, IL Police Take New Step Toward Community Trust This Week

Peotone Police Department joins statewide effort emphasizing fairness, accountability and trust.

Peotone, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Lake County, IN Snow Nov. 13: 3+ Inches, Friday Commute Alert

Winter Weather Advisory covers Lake County from midnight to 10 a.m. Friday as lake-effect snow develops.

Lake County, IN · 1d

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PBL schools’ proposed tax levy shows increase in both amount, rate

PAXTON — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board on Wednesday, Nov. 11, approved a proposed version of the school district’s property tax levy for 2026 and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, prior to approval of a final version. Without including $2.18 million to be levied...

Paxton, IL · 19h