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Inspector general documents some ongoing issues at Cook County Jail

In a review completed recently, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General found persistent problems at the County Jail with supervision, maintenance, sanitation, and housing conditions.

Cook County, IL · 5d

Country Herald

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Tinley Park, IL Residents May See Amazon Drones Beginning Today

Amazon Prime Air launches from Matteson with drones carrying packages up to five pounds.

Tinley Park, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens

Democrat Pat Hynes beat out Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis in Tuesday’s election to become the next Cook County assessor. The office is tasked with delivering accurate and transparent assessments to all residential and commercial properties. Hynes has called the system broken and mismanaged, and vowed to fix it. Hynes spent...

Cook County, IL · 3d
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Country Herald

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Will County, IL: Free Route 66 Celebration Set for November 12

Historic Gaylord Building hosts free Route 66 centennial celebration with art, music and local history.

Lockport, IL · 2d

oakpark.com

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‘There’s really nothing to do anymore.’ A teen perspective on Halloween in Oak Park

Multiple Oak Park community members joined the village board meeting on Nov. 4 to give public comment on the “teen takeover” incidents that occurred on Halloween, including a teen who was there herself. Juanta Griffin and her daughter Adeyemi Griffin were the first to speak, offering a different...

Oak Park, IL · 2d

Positively Naperville

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City of Naperville Announces New Director of Finance

The City of Naperville is pleased to announce that Andrea Lamberg has been hired as Naperville’s next Director of Finance. The City selected Lamberg following a rigorous interview process. Andrea is a highly accomplished municipal finance executive with more than 18 years of progressive leadership experience. Most recently, she was the Finance Director for the […]

Naperville, IL · 2d

mhsnews.net

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Expanding Operations: Construction of the new multi-purpose building starts Nov. 5

In November, the construction of Munster High School’s new multi-purpose building will begin. New opportunities, more space and better equipment will allow Munster to train the sports teams effectively and efficiently. The multi-purpose building will be located between Wilbur Wright Middle School and Munster High School, where the tennis...

Munster, IN · 3d

texasmetronews.com

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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 · 3d

villageofparkforest.com

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Park Forest introduces innovative benches made from recycled wind turbine blades

Visitors to DownTown Park Forest may notice something different about the seating. The Village has installed new benches made from recycled wind turbine blades, turning materials once used to generate renewable energy into functional public amenities – a process otherwise known as upcycling. The benches, manufactured by Noblewins, feature...

Park Forest, IL · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Families question medical examiner after quick identification of 55 bodies in funeral home case

Families whose loved ones went unidentified for weeks or years at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office are questioning why bodies in a recent high-profile funeral home case were identified so quickly.

Cook County, IL · 3d

Housing Finance

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Illinois Development Opens for Women in Recovery

A new development is bringing 48 affordable homes and healthcare to vulnerable women in Illinois’ Will County. Hope Manor Village Joliet pairs stable housing with direct access to healthcare and coordinated services designed to help women overcoming opioid addiction, especially those who are pregnant or caring for their young children, maintain their health, regain stability, and build healthier lives for themselves and their family.

Will County, IL · 2d

wjol.com

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Ventura calls for performance audit via resolution to examine Joliet Treatment Center

Following the release of publicly available reports, State Senator Rachel Ventura has filed a resolution directing the Illinois Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Corrections. This will include a review of the department’s master plan as well as its actions at the Joliet Treatment Center and the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center.

Joliet, IL · 3d

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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Riverside turns off Flock cameras

Opponents of Flock automatic license plate reader technology in Riverside notched a win at Thursday’s village board meeting. Riverside’s two Flock cameras — one located at the intersection of Longcommon Road and Byrd Road and the other on Burlington Street just west of Harlem Avenue — were turned off Thursday, Nov. 5, following a 4-2 vote from the village board to immediately cease the use of the hardware.

Riverside, IL · 2d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Rotary club awards six Naperville-area veterans with Quilts of Valor

Six local veterans were wrapped in special ‘Quilts of Valor’ Thursday afternoon during the Rotary Club of Naperville’s Rotary Salutes Veterans luncheon. “These quilts wrap veterans in comfort and appreciation,” said James “Mike” Milano, retired Major General for U.S. Army and emcee of the ceremony. “They’re presented not as a gift but as an award of honor.”

Naperville, IL · 3d

thelansingjournal.org

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Photos: Village of Glenwood, Glenwood Academy host community bonfire

GLENWOOD, Ill. — The Village of Glenwood recently partnered with Glenwood Academy to bring back a community bonfire — utilizing many of the downed trees from summer storms. The event happened Oct. 30 on the Glenwood Academy property, where a sizeable pile of trees had accumulated after clean-up...

Glenwood, IL · 1d

Positively Naperville

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Naperville Last Week in Review: Nov. 1–7, 2026

Clocks fell back, ballots were counted and Naperville landed on a Monopoly board. Here’s the news that mattered in Naperville last week, plus what’s ahead as Veterans Day approaches. Election Results For Naperville-Area Races Naperville voters in DuPage and Will counties went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the midterm general election. Statewide: Gov. […]

Naperville, IL · 17h

Country Herald

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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 · 3d

thelansingjournal.org

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Thornton Township bills show payments to family, non-contracted TAP vendor

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Lansing Journal reviewed expenses approved by the Thornton Township Board of Trustees at its August and September meetings. Records were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The following items were among the highlights. Bill Period: July 15 to Aug. 10, 2026. General...

Thornton, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Cook County pilot program helping aspiring homeowners realize their dream

A Cook County housing program is bringing new homes and potential financial assistance to working families in underserved communities.

Cook County, IL · 3d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL Food Drive: Donations Needed Through November 12

Plainfield police are collecting canned goods and household supplies through Thursday, Nov. 12.

Plainfield, IL · 3d