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Palatine Retires Rand Road TIF, Freeing Up $5 Million for Schools, Village

Arlington Toyota — Reported Business Tied To Corridor Redevelopment. Palatine council members voted to dissolve the Rand Road Corridor Tax Increment Financing District, a move that will redirect more than $5 million in property taxes to the levies of local taxing bodies once the district winds down at the end of 2026. The district helped reshape a stretch of Rand Road into a retail corridor anchored by Walmart, Target and Arlington Toyota, and its retirement closes out more than two decades of village-led redevelopment along that strip.

Palatine, IL · 3d
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Wheaton Celebrates the Holiday Season with Lights, Parade and Tree Lighting

Downtown Wheaton will shine bright Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, as three holiday traditions return to welcome the season. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of festive lights and holiday cheer with the Night of Lights in Adams Park, the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

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Michael Reese Site Developers Make $10 Billion Pitch For Bears Stadium

The Sun-Times reports that developers have made a $10 billion (with a B!) pitch with a plan to make the former Michael Reese Hospital site the next home of the Bears. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard the former Michael Reese Hospital site floated as an option. Back in 2024, it joined a long list of options that have been presented to the team in its search for a future home. The Bears have since dismissed it as an option, citing safety concerns about it being built over an active rail line and the lot size being too small for what the team was hoping to build. Still, there are folks who want to take one last stab at it. And frankly, I admire their gumption. More from the Sun-Times story , which includes an anecdote about a sweetener that Capri Investment Group could toss in that certainly grabbed my attention: To further lure the Bears, Capri and its investment partners said they were willing to purchase the team’s Arlington Heights property it’s “the key impediment to the team staying Downtown and fairly considering Bronzeville,” Primo said. “There should be absolutely no reasons why the Bears and the NFL

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Voters back referendum for Markham to take control of separate park district

A referendum on the midterm ballot asked voters if the city should take over the park district, with 92% voting in favor.

Markham, IL · 3d

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Joliet Park District Names New Executive Director

The Joliet Park District Park Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Sean Caddigan as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2029. In this role, Caddigan will oversee all district operations, programs, and services while providing leadership and guidance to the park district team to advance district goals, enhance park and recreation opportunities for the community, and ensure continued success, according to a press release from the park district.

Joliet, IL · 3d

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Shine On at Frankfort’s Lighting of the Green

The Village of Frankfort invites residents to celebrate its annual Lighting of the Green on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Breidert Green. Inspired by the beloved holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” this year’s celebration embraces three simple but powerful themes: Kindness. Generosity. Hope; as the Frankfort community reflects on the challenges it has faced and the strength it has found in coming together. As part of this year’s celebration, residents are encouraged to think about how they can be someone’s light. It might mean helping a neighbor, offering encouragement to a friend, sharing what you have with someone in need, or simply letting someone know they matter. These everyday acts of kindness are what bring a community together and make it shine. The evening will feature including live holiday music performed by the HCMS Choir, free hot cocoa and cookies, a special light projection on the Grainery Tower, and the grand illumination of Breidert Green. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there to greet families and pose for holiday photos. Residents are also invited to bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to help those in need. (Photo courtesy of Kevin DelGrosso/Village of Frankfort)

Frankfort, IL · 3d

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Christmas on the Fox Holiday Pop-Up Set for St. Charles Taproom

A Fox River Christmas is moving into a downtown St. Charles taproom, with movies, cocktails and a Bears game-day party booked through New Year's Eve. The open is the part that still does not line up. The Chicago Tribune reported that Christmas on the Fox would begin Nov. 19 at...

St Charles, IL · 14h

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Brookfield may move downtown worker parking across the tracks

Brookfield officials are considering restructuring parking along the BNSF railroad tracks west of the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Brookfield, Fairview and Prairie avenues to create more parking space north of the tracks for visitors and commuters. Deputy Police Chief Jim Mihalik presented a proposed revision to village code on...

Brookfield, IL · 1d

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Rolling Meadows, Palatine mayors want 'seat at the table' of potential Bears stadium authority

Two more northwest suburbs will formally request seats at the table of a potential Bears stadium authority that could come out of the upcoming fall veto session in Springfield.

Rolling Meadows, IL · 2d

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3 tornadoes leave Illinois homeowners weighing generators against battery backups

"Don't just put it in there and assume everything's fine."

North Aurora, IL · 2d

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Former Kendall County Administrator Scott Koeppel returning to post

Former Kendall County Administrator Scott Koeppel is returning to the position after about three years as Village Administrator of Sugar Grove. The county announced Friday that the County Board is expected to make the appointment on Tuesday. County Board Chairman Matt Kellogg says that Koeppel already knows the county well...

Kendall County, IL · 1d

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Kendall County moves closer to selecting architect for new transit building

The Kendall County Board Committee of the Whole on Thursday signaled its support for moving forward with Cordogan Clark and Associates as the architect for the new Kendall Area Transit (KAT) building. The firm also designed the county's office building renovation. The county has not yet determined where the new...

Kendall County, IL · 2d

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Goodberlet Home Services Advises Homeowners on New Nicor Gas Rates

KANKAKEE, IL - November 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Goodberlet Home Services, a family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company, is advising northern Illinois homeowners on how new Nicor Gas rates taking effect November 16 change the makeup of winter heating bills. The guidance follows the Illinois Commerce Commission's October 15 approval of a settlement in the utility's 2026 rate case.

Kankakee, IL · 1d

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IKEA plans free Christmas events nationwide—and a 3-day Illinois holiday market

IKEA plans free Christmas activities at U.S. stores on Saturday, November 28, with cookie decorating, family crafts and holiday-hosting workshops among the attractions. For families already thinking about favorite Christmas…

Illinois · 2d

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A recap of autumn events in the Chicago suburbs

Autumn is beloved by many for its cozy vibes and crisp weather, and with the transition from summer to fall comes a plethora of events. Of course, across the Chicago suburbs, there is much to do and see during the harvest season. Here is a recap of the fall events that recently took place as well as some upcoming ones to attend before the winter chill hits.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Kane County Emergency Management Director Earns Prestigious National Credential

Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Scott Buziecki recently received the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) designation during the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. The CEM designation is considered the highest professional credential in the emergency management profession. Candidates must demonstrate...

Kane County, IL · 1d

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Guy Fieri Says 2 Of The 5 Best U.S. Restaurants Are In Illinois

Guy Fieri has strong opinions about where to eat, and two Illinois spots made his national top five. Here's what he loves about them.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Hundreds of people showed up to push Chicago’s Bean 7 inches to the left after a viral post claimed a man was trapped inside

Hundreds of people gathered at Millennium Park to attempt to push the famous Cloud Gate sculpture seven inches to the left, as People reports. This massive crowd showed up after an anonymous flyer appeared on streets throughout the city, calling for the first push of the artwork at 12:47 PM. The flyer provided no explanation for the request, simply stating, “We need to move the bean seven inches to the left.” However, one invite mentioned that “there is a man trapped inside the bean” and the push would help them “be able to access that door and give the man inside the bean resources.” The sculpture, which locals call The Bean, is a heavy piece of art. It reportedly weighs 110 tons, so moving it by hand is impossible. Footage from the scene shows a large group of people working together to push the structure in the same direction. Despite the collective effort, the artwork remained firmly in place. It was designed by artist Anish Kapoor and has been a permanent fixture in the park since its unveiling in 2006. The sculpture is actually anchored to the ground Even though the task was doomed from the start, the atmosphere was

Chicago, IL · 4d

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4 Unwritten Dibs Rules Chicagoans Expect Everyone to Follow

Back in 1967, Chicago drivers were already saving shoveled spots with folding chairs. Dibs is technically illegal, but Chicagoans expect you to follow it anyway. Here are the unwritten dibs rules Chicagoans expect everyone to follow. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. City parking and snow rules are...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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CTU-backed candidates win three Chicago school board races that were too close to call

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. More than a week after Election Day, Chicago voters in three electoral districts have clarity about who will represent them on the city’s first fully elected school board. A fourth race remains too close to call as mail-in ballots trickle in. The updated results reaffirm the new power balance that emerged from the Nov. 3 election. Candidates backed by pro-school choice groups will make up a narrow majority, loosening the teachers union’s current stronghold. The official proclamation of results in the historic election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24, according to the Chicago Board of Elections . Jason Dónes beat incumbent Carlos Rivas Jr. in District 3b, which includes Humboldt Park on the West Side. Michilla Blaise’s lead over Anthony Hargrove gives her enough votes to keep her seat representing District 5b, which runs from the West Loop to Austin on the West Side. And incumbent Emma Lozano will stay on the board despite a challenge from Jesus Ayala Jr. in District 7a, which

Chicago, IL · 2d