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Township Atrocities: Will County’s Wesley Township

From By Bob Anderson, former McHenry Township Trustee. the boberwl@gmail.com. These Tiny Townships are out of date 1800s government bodies, have virtually zero oversight, and do not deliver their two duties of property assessments and general assistance aid. 1* Property Assessment: In townships with less than 500 residents property is...

Will County, IL · 22h
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Shoppers stand in line for hours for opening of new suburban Trader Joe's

Hundreds of shoppers reportedly stood in line for hours Monday as they waited for the doors of a brand new Trader Joe's store in a Chicago suburb to open. According to Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman, shoppers began lining up as early as 6:30 a.m. for the 9 a.m. grand opening of the new grocery store.

Oswego, IL · 3d
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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 1d
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This Cash-Only Illinois Tavern Has Been Serving Giant One-Pound Burgers For Decades

A full pound of beef on one bun. That’s the standard burger here, not some dare written on a chalkboard. The smaller version is the half-pound option, which tells you a lot about this place. There are no fries on the menu either. You get chips instead, and somehow that quirk feels just right.

Lemont, IL · 3d
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The Hidden Illinois Amish Store Where Locals Go For Fried Pies And Cinnamon Rolls

Shoo fly pie, cream top milk, and fried pies are all waiting in one small Amish-style shop in the Chicago suburbs. That combo alone got my attention. It’s a store where pies sell out fast enough that calling ahead to reserve one is a smart move. The shelves go...

Orland Park, IL · 16h

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Weekend lane closures on eastbound I-80 in Joliet

IDOT announced today that bridge deck repairs and pavement patching on Interstate 80 between Houbolt Road and Richards Street, in Joliet, will require weekend lane closures. ​. Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, lane closures are scheduled to take place on eastbound I-80, between Houbolt Road and Richards Street....

Joliet, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Chiropractor Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

Former Batavia chiropractor David Hanson receives six-decade sentence after secretly recording patients.

Kane County, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Drivers face backups along I-88 after rollover semi crash in western suburbs

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Drivers are facing some backups ahead of rush hour on Thursday morning following a rollover crash involving a semi in the western suburbs. According to Illinois State police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. along the eastbound lanes of I-88 near Eola Road in Naperville Township. While details surrounding what led […]

Naperville, IL · 23h

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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City priorities plan input | Book Road progress | New indoor kids’ spaces

Public feedback sought on Naperville’s proposed 5-year priorities plan The Naperville City Council recently adopted a draft of a 5-year The post City priorities plan input | Book Road progress | New indoor kids’ spaces appeared first on NCTV17 .

Naperville, 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

ABC 7 Chicago

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New Diocese of Joliet bishop installed as parishioners look to church's future

Parishioners across the Diocese of Joliet welcomed their new leader during an installation ceremony Wednesday.

Joliet, IL · 1d

FOX 32 Chicago

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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake County, IN · 9h

Country Herald

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Will County, IL Holiday Fun: Free Crafts, Campfires and S'mores

Families can enjoy seasonal events in Bolingbrook, Romeoville and Channahon beginning Dec. 1.

Will County, IL · 3d

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TruCore Industrial acquires 31,870-square-foot industrial facility in Joliet

TruCore Industrial acquired 2210 Oak Leaf Street in Joliet, Illinois, a 31,870-square-foot industrial facility leased to Brock Industrial Services (BIS), a division of The Brock Group. Built in 2002 and situated on 1.83 acres, the metal and masonry building combines warehouse space with two-story office space. It features 24-foot clear...

Joliet, IL · 3d

Total Pro Sports

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High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO]

What on Earth were they thinking? The post High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Lyons, IL · 4d

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Lockport Approves Conditional Sixth Gaming Terminal Option for Restaurants

Lockport’s City Council approved a change on Oct. 21 allowing restaurants with C-1 or C-2 liquor licenses to seek permission for a sixth video gaming terminal. Before installation, a restaurant must show the liquor commissioner that the added terminal would not reduce seating for diners. The city’s existing rules also require gaming machines to be separated from the rest of a business. Shaw Local reported that the ordinance’s five-terminal cap applied to nine Lockport establishments.

Lockport, IL · 2d

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Ira Jones MS students take the lead with new Eagle News Crew

Students at Ira Jones Middle School are putting their creativity to work in the school’s new student television program, the Eagle News Crew. Launched this academic year as an after-school club, the Eagle News Crew gives sixth through eighth–grade students an opportunity to explore journalism, collaborate with their peers, and create video segments for their school community.

Plainfield, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

WSPY NEWS

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Oswego plans to continue $50 utility rebate for residents

Oswego residents are expected to receive another $50 utility bill rebate in 2027 after Village Board members agreed Monday, Nov. 2, to continue the program using money from a projected general fund surplus. The rebate is expected to cost approximately $625,000 and benefit about 12,500 residential utility accounts. The program...

Oswego, IL · 2d

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Baby Goats Linked to E. Coli at Illinois Pumpkin Farm

An E. coli outbreak at an Illinois pumpkin farm has people looking at baby goats differently. But before blaming the animals, there's something else every petting zoo visitor needs to remember.

Illinois · 1d