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Illinois Students Help Turn Abandoned Barbershop into Museum Honoring the First Black Man to Vote in the State

David Strother, the barbershop’s original owner, became the first Black voter in Illinois after the 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870

El Paso, IL · 3d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Washington honors WWII German POW camp with new marker

A new historical marker was dedicated in Washington on November 10 to commemorate the site of a former World War II German POW camp and its associated canning factory.

Washington, IL · 23h

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Kane County Board Designates Welsh Settlement House as Historic Landmark

The Kane County Board has approved landmark status for the Welsh Settlement House at 46W756 Jericho Road in Big Rock Township, adding the historic property to the Kane County Register of Historic Places. Built around the 1840s, the house is significant for its connection to Welsh immigrants who settled in...

Kane County, IL · 3h

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SLIDESHOW: Downtown DeKalb Day of the Dead 2026

DeKalb's 4th annual Day of the Dead celebration was held on Nov. 7, 2026 at the DeKalb Public Library. The holiday has Mexican roots to celebrate the lives of those who came before us, families and community members gather to participate in a procession, enjoy live music and performances, and partake in family activities to continue to pass down the tradition.

Dekalb, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Chillicothe Players present the best Christmas pageant ever

Director Denise Beattie and lead actress Maggie Boswell promoted the upcoming production of 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever', which is scheduled to run from November 13-22 at the Shore Acres Clubhouse in Chillicothe.

Chillicothe, IL · 1d

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Along the Rock: Sterling Township Thanksgiving Vouchers Help 400 Local Families Celebrate the Holiday

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Angie Schneider, supervisor at Sterling Township, to discuss the township’s annual Thanksgiving voucher program and how it helps local families enjoy a traditional holiday meal. The program has been helping Sterling Township residents for approximately 25 years, dating...

Sterling, IL · 1d

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 231-The Autism Center in Dixon: Helping Individuals With Autism Reach Their Full Potential

On this episode of Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Dr. Sarah Svendsen from the Autism Center of Illinois in Dixon to discuss the organization's work supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the journey from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Dixon, IL · 23h

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ISU Hosts its 3rd Band Competition with Bands all across the State

This past Thursday, bands from across the state battled out in the Battle of Bands competition. This event was held by Illinois State’s WZND radio station. Seven bands from across Illinois came together to compete. Elizabeth Zoerner, organizer of the event, says the goal of this event was to...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board Discusses Holiday Lights, Plans Retirement Party

With only a few items on the agenda and a few members absent, the Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, November 9th was quick and efficient. It was noted there will be limited activities at the Prophetstown Fire Station for this year’s downtown holiday festivities on...

Prophetstown, IL · 1d

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Hundreds try to move Chicago's Bean sculpture in viral internet stunt

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961

Even an Old West cowboy needed a change of scenery sometimes!. Chuck Connors was best known for his role as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman. As a hardworking rancher with a strong moral compass, McCain was the perfect picture of a classic Western hero. But off-screen, Connors was quite a bit more of a city boy than his TV counterpart.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Hundreds Gather in Chicago for Viral Stunt to Move 110-Ton ‘Bean’ Sculpture ‘7 Inches’ to the Left

A large crowd joined together to try and push Chicago’s Cloud Gate sculpture on Sunday, Nov. 8

Chicago, IL · 1d

Hyde Park Herald

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Hyde Park Stories: Jackson Park History Part II

A brief look at the eras of Jackson Park History and what they left behind. Part I covered the creation of Jackson Park as part of the South Park Commission (SPC), a taxation district run by a board of wealthy individuals appointed by the governor of Illinois but subject to voter referendums. Part II covers the Chicago Park District era.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Da Brat Has Message For Chicago Rappers Looking To Make It Out Of The City

Da Brat is bringing a message to a new generation of Chicago rappers as she prepares to return home this month. She’s joining The Hip Hop Nutcracker with advice for artists still trying to turn neighborhood recognition into something bigger. “I just wanted to be a star outside of...

Chicago, IL · 19h

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Starbucks' viral blind Bearista boxes are here, and fans are lining up to get their paws on them

Long lines were forming outside Chicago-area Starbucks in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday, but it wasn't exactly because of coffee. It's because of cute glass bears. Tuesday, blind boxes of Starbucks' viral "Bearista" glass cups landed at coffeehouses nationwide. According to the coffee giant, the surprise red boxes contain one of five adorable, hand-blown glass cups in the shape of bears: Aspen, Reiny, Bunny and Joy.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The Rundown: The South Side’s Black theater scene

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, and this cranberry crème brûlée is now on my shortlist of things to make this month. Here’s what you need to know today. As WBEZ’s Mike Davis writes, the South Side was home to some of the first Black theater companies in the country, including the first Black equity company, The Kuumba Theatre Company, founded in 1968. In the ’60s and ’70s, Black theater companies on the South Side thrived, including eta Creative Arts Foundation and Theodore Ward’s South Side Center for the Performing Arts.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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JoBe Cerny, voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, dies at 78

The Chicago area native died on Friday, Oct. 30.

Chicago, IL · 22h