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Orland Hills, IL · Municipal

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Pollutants in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, the largest freshwater lake in the world, is known for its urban coastlines and stunning views; yet, the lake has been polluted with 11 million pounds of plastic from industries with plants along the lake. Chicagoland citizens consume large amounts of microplastics as a result of this plastic...

Cook County, IL · 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 · 2d

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Crest Hill Breaks Ground on City Commons After Nearly a Decade of Planning

The City of Crest Hill broke ground Tuesday on the City Commons, a new community gathering space that officials say has been nearly a decade in the making. The ceremony drew city officials, community partners, residents, and project team members who gathered adjacent to City Hall to mark the start of construction.

Crest Hill, 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 · 3d

Positively Naperville

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Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 13–15

Discover the best things to do in Naperville, Illinois, this weekend, as the city turns from honoring its Veterans toward the holiday season. Raise a glass with Naperville Responds For Veterans at its 16th annual Cheers For Veterans gala, catch internationally recognized pianist Winston Choi at Wentz Concert Hall, get an early start on holiday […]

Naperville, IL · 11h

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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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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St. Charles Lawsuits Allege Salvation Army Kept Warned Youth Pastor

Two women have filed separate Cook County lawsuits accusing The Salvation Army and affiliated organizations of leaving Brian Davis in ministry after repeated warnings about his conduct with girls. Davis was a youth pastor at the organization’s Tri City Corps in St. Charles. The suits allege he groomed and sexually abused girls in church youth programs in the late 1990s.

Cook County, IL · 6h

POLITICO

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A political musical chairs game

Happy Veterans Day, Illinois. Today, and every day, we’re grateful to those who served. TOP TALKER WHAT IF? One big political move could trigger a chain reaction of vacancies in Illinois. From the governor’s mansion to City Hall and the county board, here’s how succession dominoes could fall. Starting at the top: If Gov. JB Pritzker were to run and win the presidency, he would resign as Illinois’ top elected official and incoming Lt. Gov. Christian Mitchell would take over as governor. No special election is required under the Illinois Constitution. That’s what happened when former Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn became governor in 2009 after then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich was removed from office. If Mitchell moves into the governor’s office, his former office would “remain vacant until the end of the term,” per the Illinois Constitution. The calendar matters: If Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wins the Chicago mayor’s race next year, the governor would appoint someone to fill the seat, and a 28-month calculation would kick in: Under the Illinois Election Code , if more than 28 months remain in Giannoulias’ term, voters would choose a successor at the next general election. Otherwise, an appointee would serve out the term.

Illinois · 1d

Trains.com

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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 · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report

The share of property taxes collected by Cook County and then claimed by Chicago’s tax increment finance districts increased by just 2.1% in 2025, the smallest increase in five years, according to a report by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. In all, $1.62 billion poured into the city’s 108...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Brookfield accepts bid for Theater Building demolition

The end is nigh for Brookfield’s historic Theater Building and the adjacent home. Officials accepted a proposal on Monday, Nov. 9, from AG Coyle Development, Inc., for demolition of the two structures that Brookfield purchased between September 2024 and January 2025, marking another step forward in the plan to convert the properties at 3717 and 3723 Grand Blvd. into luxury apartments.

Brookfield, 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 · 2d

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Will County Board — Last-Minute Division, Subtraction again Figure in to 2026-27 Budget

Some Will County Board members and finance staff hoped that a special Finance Committee meeting on November 10 would help tie up some loose ends so there wouldn’t be a last-minute struggle to trim the 2026-27 budget, as there was last year. Republican leaders had been meeting with the...

Will County, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Wildly popular building toy Magna-Tiles to build new suburban Chicago headquarters

Magna-Tiles, a popular magnetic building toy for kids at home and in classrooms, is expanding its suburban Chicago footprint in a huge way. According to a Nov. 4 announcement from the Village of Bolingbrook, the company is building a new 245,000-square-foot headquarters Carlow Corporate Center, a major industrial park in the area.

Bolingbrook, IL · 1d

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Riverside adopts 4-year police union contract

Riverside trustees approved a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, Nov. 5, between the village and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents Riverside’s officers and sergeants. The deal is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and will expire Dec. 31, 2029. The new contract was established through negotiations that...

Riverside, IL · 1d

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Lansing Village Board celebrates America 250 Relay essay winners

LANSING, Ill. — Student essay winners from the American Discovery Trail Society America 250 Relay Event were recognized at the Lansing Village Board meeting on Nov. 4. The relay celebrating America’s 250th birthday began July 1 in California and will have covered 6,800 miles when it concludes in Delaware on Thanksgiving Day.

Lansing, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Naperville WWII veteran honored as ‘Prom King’ at Washington gala

101-year-old Naperville resident and World War II veteran Ray Svejnoha was honored on the national level over the weekend in Washington, D.C. at the American Veterans Center. Svejnoha was crowned “prom king” for the center’s annual conference and gala, “American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes.”

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Beyond the Flames: Koppers Fire Investigation Continues as Attorney General Pursues Separate Pollution Case

More than three months after a tank fire sent flames and black smoke above Koppers’ Stickney chemical plant, its cause remains under investigation. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) said the fire was confined to Tank 31, which held about 16,600 gallons of petroleum distillate. The tank remains out of service.

Cicero, IL · 1d

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Guy Fieri Says 2 Of The 5 Best U.S. Restaurants Are In Illinois

Guy Fieri has strong opinions about where to eat, and two Illinois spots made his national top five. Here's what he loves about them.

Chicago, IL · 7h