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Fox 32 Chicago

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Park Forest annexation leaves Will County homeowners fearing tax hikes

Homeowners in unincorporated Will County are fighting the Village of Park Forest's effort to annex their properties, warning their property tax bills could nearly double. Village leaders say the move is about fairness, arguing Park Forest taxpayers have spent decades maintaining roads and water infrastructure that also benefits those properties.

Will County, IL · 9h
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mchenrycountyblog.com

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Township Atrocities: Will County’s Wesley Township

From By Bob Anderson, former McHenry Township Trustee. the boberwl@gmail.com. These Tiny Townships are out of date 1800s government bodies, have virtually zero oversight, and do not deliver their two duties of property assessments and general assistance aid. 1* Property Assessment: In townships with less than 500 residents property is...

Will County, IL · 2d
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Fox 32 Chicago

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Lockport golf club's blunt response to theft of 10 carts goes viral

LOCKPORT, Ill. - It's not every day you hear about a golf cart heist, but that's exactly what happened in Lockport. And while the golf course wants its carts back, it's the owner's blunt, sarcastic message to the thieves is now getting attention online. 10 golf carts stolen from Lockport...

Lockport, IL · 1d
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Country Herald

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Beecher, IL Fire Today: Barn Engulfed, 11 Departments Assist

Beecher, IL – An early morning barn fire in southern Will County prompted a response from firefighters across multiple communities Saturday, Nov. 14, after crews arrived to find the structure heavily engulfed in flames.

Beecher, IL · 4h

takingthekids.com

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The Hidden Illinois Amish Store Where Locals Go For Fried Pies And Cinnamon Rolls

Shoo fly pie, cream top milk, and fried pies are all waiting in one small Amish-style shop in the Chicago suburbs. That combo alone got my attention. It’s a store where pies sell out fast enough that calling ahead to reserve one is a smart move. The shelves go...

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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Man Seriously Injured In Far South Side Crash

Just before 2:15am Friday, emergency crews responded to Route 53 south of Schweitzer Road for a report of a crash with injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 22-year-old Joliet man was driving a Pontiac G8 southbound on Route 53 when the Pontiac struck the rear driver’s side of a semi-trailer. The trailer was being hauled by a Peterbilt semi-truck driven by a 53-year-old Lockport man who had turned south onto Route 53 from a private drive. An additional vehicle was damaged when it struck debris from the crash.

Joliet, IL · 1d

KFIL Radio

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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

wjol.com

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Robbers Target Gaming Machines At 24 Hour Thorntons In Channahon

At 4:14am on November 10, 2026, Channahon officers were dispatched to the Thorntons located at 24144 W. Eames Street for a theft in progress. At the time, the store was open for business and patrons and employees were inside. Officers were told two white vehicles backed up to the main entry door and several subjects entered the store wearing masks and carrying tools.

Channahon, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL Man Arrested, Accused of Grooming 14-Year-Old via TikTok

Joliet police say a 21-year-old allegedly sent explicit messages and videos to a 14-year-old girl.

Will County, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Suburban man faces attempted murder charge after Wilmington motel rescue

A southwest suburban man is accused of attempted first-degree murder following what Wilmington police called a "domestic violence incident" at an area hotel.

Wilmington · 20h

theshelbyreport.com

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Woodman’s Opens 243,500-Square-Foot Store In Plainfield, Illinois

Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Food Markets has opened a 243,500-square-foot store in Plainfield, Illinois, its seventh location in the state. The store, at the corner of Illinois Route 59 and 119th Street, opened Sept. 29 and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The employee-owned grocer said the location brought more than 200 jobs to the area.

Plainfield, IL · 1d

cwbchicago.com

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Chicago woman collected dead mother’s teacher pension for 29 years, prosecutors say

Two women face felony charges in unrelated fraud cases announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul — one accused of cashing her dead mother’s pension checks for 29 years, the other of submitting fraudulent applications that resulted in more than $500,000 in pandemic relief loans. Lynn Stevenson,...

Chicago, IL · 23h

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Carbondale football ready for another road trip as Terriers prepare for first quarterfinal game since 1992

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- After a rocky past two seasons, winning three games in back-to-back years, Carbondale has rallied to win 10 games and counting in 2026, preparing to compete in the school's first quarterfinal game since 1992 as the Terriers will face Providence Catholic on the road in the 5A Playoffs Saturday afternoon.

Carbondale, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Father charged in death of 2-month-old son who stopped breathing at Monee truck stop: police

A 35-year-old Tennessee man has been charged with homicide in the 2022 death of his 2-month-old son, Monee police said Thursday.

Monee, IL · 1d

fwrnews.com

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Hope Manor Village Joliet Bringing Help for Vulnerable Will County Women

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) joined Volunteers of America of Illinois (VOA Illinois), Silver Cross Hospital, local officials, community members, and construction and labor representatives to celebrate the grand opening of Hope Manor Village Joliet, a $25 million affordable housing development bringing 48 much-needed supportive homes for Will County women.

Will County, IL · 2d

sevenlakes.news

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Suburban homeowners accuse contractor of taking deposits, leaving jobs unfinished

Several suburban homeowners are speaking out against a local contractor, accusing him of taking deposits for home improvement projects and either leaving the work unfinished or never starting the jobs at all.

Naperville, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Drivers face backups along I-88 after rollover semi crash in western suburbs

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Drivers are facing some backups ahead of rush hour on Thursday morning following a rollover crash involving a semi in the western suburbs. According to Illinois State police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. along the eastbound lanes of I-88 near Eola Road in Naperville Township. While details surrounding what led […]

Naperville, IL · 2d

rolling out

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Snow slams Northwest Indiana as Chicago gets its first flakes

A brief brush with winter is bringing the Chicago area its first flakes of the season today. Lake-effect rain and snow could leave slushy spots near the lake before sunnier, milder weather returns for the weekend. Where could snow stick?. Slushy accumulation was possible in parts of southern Cook County,...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Positively Naperville

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Naperville Police Arrest Felon on Traffic Stop for Allegedly Possessing a Machine Gun

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at approximately 11:15PM, Naperville Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of South Washington Street and Aurora Avenue for several traffic violations. When officers approached the car, they reportedly smelled a strong odor of raw cannabis and instructed the driver – Emilio Leon, 22, of […]

Naperville, IL · 1d