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Morris Council Approves Variance Request For Proposed New Dollar General Building

The Morris City Council this week took action on an item pertaining to a possible new Dollar General store coming to Morris. Here is Alderman Jake Duvick. Your browser does not support the audio element. In September, the Morris Development Review Committee heard from representatives with Spaceco about the proposed...

Morris, IL · 2d
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Morris Council Approves Denying Variance Request For Company on Roberts Road

A company on Roberts Road in Morris was denied a variance request by the Morris City Council last night. Alderman Jake Duvick spoke about the actual motion that was denied. Morris City Attorney Garrett Wheeler said the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied the variance at a meeting last week.

Morris, IL · 3d
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Republicans Sweep All 18 Grundy County Board Seats in November Election

Republicans will hold every seat on the Grundy County Board once the panel's December reorganizational meeting convenes, erasing the last Democratic presence on the 18-member body. The sweep follows the county's November general election, in which turnout came in well below recent midterm and presidential cycles. According to WSPY News,...

Grundy County, IL · 1d
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Concerns Raised About Ottawa's Plans To Turn Old Golf Course Into Recreational Facility

Residents surrounding the proposed Dayton Ridge Park got an opportunity to talk to the Ottawa City Council Monday evening during a special meeting. Mayor Robert Hasty and the council addressed questions from residents regarding layout of the park, which is expected to include six soccer fields, and remodeling the clubhouse to provide a space for the Parks and Recreation Department to expand programs to the public. Most concerning to residents were the subjects of the road, entrances and exits from the subdivision, traffic and parking.

Ottawa, IL · 3d
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Board Votes to Rescind Resolution Aimed At Potential Developers Of Former Fox River Resort

The La Salle County Board spent a great deal of time Monday deciding whether or not to undo what they’d just done at the last meeting. In the end, they undid it. The prospective purchase and redevelopment of the former Fox River Resort in Sheridan has neighbors concerned. They fear the property will become a gated Islamic community practicing Sharia Law. A Pennsylvania-based company called Vairt has listed the property on its website.

La Salle County, TX · 3d

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Joliet Set for 1.3 Million-Square-Foot Warehouse as Region's Industrial Boom Rolls On

A developer is planning a nearly 1.3 million-square-foot warehouse on a 74-acre site southwest of Chicago, adding another massive project to an industrial pipeline that keeps growing in Joliet, Illinois. Logistics Property Company's planned facility at 23960 South Houbolt Road would total 1,279,700 square feet. The project adds to an...

Joliet, IL · 2d

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Plainfield Trustees Warm To 2-Million-Square-Foot DHL Expansion On Far West Side

E. of Ridge Rd. & N. of 143rd St. — Approximate Site Of Proposed DHL Expansion. A proposed expansion of DHL Supply Chain's footprint on Plainfield's far west side has village trustees sounding receptive, with plans calling for two new industrial buildings totaling roughly 2 million square feet near Ridge Road and 143rd Street. The project would build on the logistics giant's existing presence in the village and comes paired with a proposed $2.9 million payment to Plainfield, along with road and pedestrian upgrades along the corridor.

Plainfield, IL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 2d

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LaSalle County resolution draws criticism amid debate over lawmaker’s Sharia bill

(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is defending legislation aimed at preventing foreign legal systems from overriding constitutional rights, while an Illinois Family Institute contributor argues that a recent LaSalle County resolution condemning Sharia law could undermine legitimate scrutiny of a proposed Fox River resort development. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, introduced House Bill 4165 in October 2025, seeking to prohibit Illinois courts and other legal bodies from enforcing foreign laws or legal provisions that violate rights guaranteed under the U.S. or Illinois constitutions. Cabello said the measure was prompted by news reports about Sharia law in parts of London and his desire to prevent similar concerns from arising in Illinois. “I wanted to make sure that we had something on the books that would show that not every single Illinoisan is in favor of this,” Cabello told The Center Square. Cabello said he has not identified a specific Illinois court case in which Sharia law was applied in violation of constitutional rights, describing his legislation as preemptive. Asked whether he was concerned the proposal could be viewed as targeting Muslims, Cabello said, “I really don't care if people think I'm targeting anybody.” He said his priority was

Lasalle County, IL · 2d

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Village of Channahon Hires New Finance Director

The Channahon Village Board last night approved the hire of a new Finance Director. Channahon Mayor Missey Moorman Schumacher spoke with WCSJ about the new hire. "We are, excited to have Ashley. We hired Ashley Boss, last evening, and she comes to us from Irma, who is our risk management insurance group. And, she's been there for several years. Prior to that, she was in finance with the, City of Crest Hill. So she's got several years of municipal experience. And, yes, we have been without a finance director or a full time finance director since, early September, so we're excited to bring her on board. We, have had some temporary help, contracted out, and so we are excited to have a full time person back in the building."

Channahon, IL · 3d

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

Illinois · 1h

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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 1d

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Kendall County Party celebrates first countywide election win

The independent Kendall County Party is celebrating the first countywide election win in the party’s history. Bob Allen is the unofficial winner in the Kendall County treasurer’s race. "We were, impressed by the direction that the voters took. It seemed to be they wanted to hit the reset...

Kendall County, IL · 23h

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Democrats and Kendall County Party sweep Kendall County officer jobs

In a first for Kendall County government, an independent Kendall County Party candidate is projected to win a countywide office. Bob Allen is the projected winner of the county treasurer’s race over Republican incumbent Jill Ferko with 25,026 to 22,487 votes. Democrat Jose Villagrana is projected to win the...

Kendall County, 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 · 1d

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Park Forest votes to annex properties; residents not pleased

On this Election Day, close to two dozen families in unincorporated Will County, Illinois, woke up to an outcome they didn't choose.

Park Forest, IL · 3d

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Oswego keeps proposed 5% property tax rate reduction

Oswego officials agreed Monday to keep a proposed 5% reduction in the village’s property tax rate as part of the developing 2027 budget, despite concerns about future pension costs and economic uncertainty. The proposed levy is about $2.05 million, an increase of roughly $64,000 in total dollars from the...

Oswego, IL · 1d

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Yorkville 115 school construction could begin next year

With approval of Yorkville 115’s new school referendum on Tuesday, Superintendent Matt Zediker says construction could begin next year. Voters approved a $159 million referendum to pay for a new elementary school and middle school. "A lot of planning meetings here over the next couple of weeks, but, what...

Yorkville, IL · 21h