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Meet the classroom crusaders of Naperville

Every superhero origin story begins with a mentor, someone who sees potential before anyone can see it in themselves. They say a good teacher is like a candle – giving of themselves in order to light the way for others. Across Naperville, classrooms are filled with such role models.

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Cook County Sheriff's Office transforms prison transport bus into mobile library for children

A former prisoner transport bus has been transformed into a mobile library, bringing thousands of books to children in Cook County communities with limited access to reading resources.

Cook County, IL · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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HUD’s FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,011 in the Chicago area, $1,762 in Atlanta and $1,734 in Phoenix, the base for housing voucher payment standards

The Department of Housing and Urban Development set its fiscal 2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $2,011 in the Chicago area, $1,762 in the Atlanta area and $1,734 in the Phoenix area. Those figures, effective Oct. 1, 2026, are the base for the payment standards that decide how much a housing voucher […]

Atlanta, GA · 3d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Unionization vote succeeds for nurses at Edward Hospital

A vote of support from 65% of registered nurses working at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville means RNs there are now part of a union. The nurses cast their unionization ballots on Nov. 5, indicating the majority of the 1,200 workers employed in this capacity wanted to join National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United.

Naperville, IL · 3d

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Illinois voters pass proposals objecting to state anti-BDS law

Voters in eight municipalities in Illinois approved ballot measures last week registering formal objections to the state’s law barring state pension investments in companies that boycott Israel. The ballot measures will have no effect on state policy. But pro-Palestinian groups are celebrating the wins as demonstrations of shifting public...

Illinois · 2d

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Cynthia Ramirez joins Green Hills Library Board

Cynthia Ramirez has joined the Green Hills Public Library District Board of Trustees, bringing her interest in education, literacy and public service to the seven-member board. Ramirez was sworn in during the board’s Oct. 19 meeting and will serve until the next Consolidated Election in April 2027. “I am...

Palos Hills, IL · 1d

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Support for emergency shelter from village budgeted at $575,000

The Village of Oak Park plans to provide $575,000 to Housing Forward for the operation of the Anderson Emergency Shelter in 2027, according to Kevin Bueso, the village’s finance chief. “Housing Forward values its longstanding partnership with the Village of Oak Park and its continued commitment to addressing homelessness...

Oak Park, IL · 1d

Positively Naperville

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NaperLights Returns to Downtown Naperville

Sunrise Rotary Display Will Again Be a Winter Wonderland on Water Street Naperville Sunrise Rotary’s NaperLights holiday display will make the season bright along Water Street and the south side of the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville again this year. NaperLights will be illuminated from Thanksgiving weekend throughout the holiday season. Photo opportunities abound, from the […]

Naperville, IL · 2d

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Switch installation celebrated at Pullman historic park

CHICAGO — Visitors to the 19th-century Pullman factory complex on Chicago’s South Side frequently ask, “Where are the railcars?” The first step in eliminating that question took place when Norfolk Southern recently reinstalled a switch on an industrial lead two blocks east of the site that was once the conduit in and out of the [...] Read More...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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A new day in Oak Park and the country

Across the country — and in Oak Park — the people have spoken. Tuesday, Nov. 3 was an astonishing night across the country — and in our Oak Park community. Voters stood up for the values and issues that matter. We sent a clear message to the political forces that would repress our rights and to those who have refused to challenge them: This is a new day.

Oak Park, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Hopewell Brewing, other Illinois businesses face significant losses as new hemp law looms

Businesses in Illinois, including Hopewell Brewing Company, are facing significant financial impacts as the Illinois Hemp Act is set to ban the sale of hemp-based, THC-infused beverages at most retail locations starting November 12.

Illinois · 2d

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Getting to affordable likely a blend of housing tools, task force finding

Oak Park’s Neighborhood Services Director Jonathan Burch presented two scenarios to the Ad Hoc Housing Task Force at the Friday, Nov. 6, meeting on what could be done to change the village’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. One option was to do nothing; the other expanded the requirements and fees...

Oak Park, 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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City of Joliet Unwraps a Season of Holiday Magic with Festive Celebrations and Traditions

From the first glow of the Christmas tree in City Square to Santa’s last trip through Joliet’s neighborhoods, the City of Joliet invites residents and visitors to spend part of the holidays together. The season begins Friday, November 27, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and continues in December with the 50th anniversary of the Festival of Gnomes, the debut of the Jingle & Mingle holiday market, and the annual Santa Send-Off.

Joliet, IL · 1d

Transportation Today News

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OmniTRAX announces new tenants for City of Blue Island Commercial Center

OmniTRAX, the rail and real estate affiliate of the Broe Group, has recently signed new tenants at the City of Blue Island Commercial Center. The center is located in Blue Island, a Chicago suburb, and is the area’s newest and largest multi-modal logistics hub. “Blue Island’s strategic location has been a key reason customers come […] The post OmniTRAX announces new tenants for City of Blue Island Commercial Center appeared first on Transportation Today .

Blue Island, IL · 1d

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Back to the Roaring ’20s with the Historical Society of Forest Park

It’s January 16, 1920, and Forest Park is preparing for one last night of legal drinking! At midnight, Prohibition takes effect, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor. For a village known as the “Watering Hole of the Western Suburbs,” things are about to get interesting.

Forest Park, 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

CBS Chicago

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UPS Store in Bridgeport shuts down with dozens of packages still inside

For more than a week, some Bridgeport residents have visited their UPS Store to find the doors locked, with dozens of packages inside and no way to get them.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program

The parameters around DuPage County’s proposed first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program were hashed over recently as officials turn their The post Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 15h

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River Forest Community Center: A Center for Early Childhood Learning and a Recreational Gathering Place for All Ages

The River Forest Community Center (RFCC) offers educational and recreational programs that enrich lives and foster connections that endure through generations. For over 51 years, RFCC has been dedicated to its mission of fostering a thriving community by delivering high-quality infant care, childcare, early childhood education, and gym-based recreational programs for River Forest and the surrounding areas.

River Forest, IL · 1d