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A New Strategy for Creating a New State Separate from the Chicago Area

Fox TV in Chicago interviewed a woman in suppport of the movement to create a state without Chicago. There have been and were referendums in Downstate counties aasking the question. The woman interviewed said that some county officials see the referendums as just a protest vote. The referendums are strictly...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Veterans events planned this upcoming week in Lansing area

LANSING, Ill. — The Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard will lead its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 8, honoring the men and women who have served in the military. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at the historic Ford Hangar, 3250 Bob Malkas Drive,...

Lansing, IL · 2d
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$1,000 reward offered after mother of five dies following Southwest Side road rage shooting

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about the fatal shooting of Rosa Hernandez Rivera, a 32-year-old mother of five who died Thursday, two weeks after being shot in a possible road rage altercation. At about 9:30 a.m. on October 22, Hernandez Rivera...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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New Lenox, IL Fire District Hiring Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics

New Lenox Fire Protection District is accepting applicants for full-time firefighter and EMS positions.

New Lenox, IL · 2d

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HBCU LOVE: Howard’s Donna Miller Wins Illinois’ 2nd District in a Landslide, Heads to Capitol Hill

Donna Miller is headed to Congress, and the Howard University alumna won Illinois’ 2nd District in a rout. On Tuesday night, the Cook County commissioner defeated Republican Michael Noack to claim the open seat. As a result, she will succeed Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.

Illinois · 2d

NBC Chicago

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9-year-old celebrates birthday by giving back through food drive

Birthdays are typically a time for receiving gifts. But Alex Anning, a 9-year-old who lives in Tinley Park, turned his birthday into an opportunity to give gifts to others. "Today is such a special day because it is Alexander's 9th birthday food drive and giveaway," said his mother, Kymbria Young. "The event is led by young leaders, my son, Alexander, the Montessori School of Englewood, the non-profit Season to Soar and the Illinois Network of Charter Schools."

Tinley Park, IL · 2d

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Thornton Fractional High School District 215 celebrates athletic achievements, principals

CALUMET CITY, Ill. — The acceptance of a $2,000 donation from the Chicago Bears was among the actions taken at the regular monthly meeting of the Thornton Fractional High School District 215 Board of Education that was held on Oct. 27. The donation is to be used by the...

Calumet City, IL · 2d

harveyworld.org

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Dixmoor upgrades surveillance technologies while awaiting Flock camera installations

Surveillance technology upgrades are underway in Dixmoor, village officials announced at the Oct. 22 board meeting. Police Chief Eric Armstrong said eight Axon surveillance cameras are being installed in the village, with four eventually to be replaced by Flock cameras with license plate-reading capabilities. He did not have the exact locations of the cameras at the time of the meeting. Armstrong said the police department is getting a price estimate for an additional camera to install at a site with frequent dumping.

Dixmoor, IL · 2d

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: Feds say Ammons charges shouldn't be dismissed

(The Center Square) – In response to a motion filed by the lawyers of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, calling for the dismissal of her charges related to an alleged kickback scheme siphoning taxpayer funds directed to nonprofits in her district employing her daughter, alongside improper use of campaign funds, government lawyers say the charges should stand.

Illinois · 2d

Guessing Headlights

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Illinois Driver Says Car Wash Crash Left $4,000 in Damage and a Fight Over Blame: "I Thought I Might Have Died In There"

A trip through an Illinois car wash has left one customer fighting over far more than a clean Lexus. She says a crash inside the wash caused about $4,000 in damage. Now she disputes the ... Read more

Tinley Park, IL · 2d

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Democrats win big, A Gary councilman under fire, and a strike impacts Soldier Field |Week in Review

Election day came with a giant blue wave across the country. What's next for Illinois? A councilman from Gary, IN is under fire after his wife's death, and striking workers could make parking at Soldier Field a big hassle.

Gary, IN · 2d

thelansingjournal.org

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Memorial Junior High garage expansion gets OK from Planning and Zoning board

LANSING, Ill. — The Lansing Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals gave a unanimous favorable recommendation to the lone item that appeared on its Oct. 28 meeting agenda. The recommendation was to approve a request made by Lansing School District 158 for variances regarding the setback, height, and size of an addition planned for a storage garage located at Memorial Junior High School, 2721 Ridge Road.

Lansing, IL · 1d

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Local vendors bring holiday cheer to Shepard High Schol

Holiday shopping came with a local touch Nov. 7 when Shepherd High School hosted its annual vendor market in Palos Heights. The market gave shoppers a chance to browse a variety of items from local vendors, including handmade jewelry, woodwork, artwork, baked goods and holiday gifts. There were plenty of options for those looking to cross a few names off their Christmas lists or find something a little different from the usual store-bought gifts.

Palos Heights, IL · 1d

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Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA's $24.9 million standard.

Illinois · 2d

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This Tiny Illinois Bakery Serves Flaky Danish Pastries So Authentic You’ll Swear You’re In Copenhagen

Some of the best bites in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. I walked into a small, quiet bakery expecting a quick donut and walked out with a box of buttery Danish treats and a new weekend habit. The kind of flaky layers...

Burr Ridge, IL · 15h

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First Lake-Effect Snowflakes of the Season Possible Thursday Into Friday for Chicago, Gary, and Northwest Indiana Shoreline as Arctic Air Crosses Lake Michigan

CHICAGO — The first snowflakes of the season could fly near Lake Michigan later next week. Both the European and GFS models are showing some lake-effect snow behind a strong cold front. The best chance is from Thursday into Friday, November 12 and 13, across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. No accumulation is expected at this time.

Chicago, IL · 2d

The Crusader Newspaper

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Lake County Democrats score major election victories on November 4

Lake County voters delivered a string of Democratic victories Tuesday, November 3, electing Jerry Williams as the county’s first Black sheriff, returning Frank J. Mrvan to Congress and strengthening the party’s influence from Gary and Hammond to Dyer and Schererville. For voters in Gary and throughout Lake County,...

Lake County, IN · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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EPC plays tough but comes up short against Peotone

EPC was without starting quarterback Deaken Hofmaster, but still played Peotone tough. Coming up short in the final moments 21 to 16.

Peotone, IL · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

Illinois · 15h

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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Lake Katherine Pumpkin Smash gave Halloween pumpkins a second life

Instead of sending Halloween pumpkins to the landfill, residents had an opportunity to put them to good use during the fourth annual Pumpkin Smash at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 7. The free event, held on the festival grounds at 7402 Lake Katherine Drive in...

Palos Heights, IL · 1d