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County Board reverses earlier vote on Sharia law

The LaSalle County Board earlier this week voted to rescind an earlier resolution denouncing Sharia law and affirming the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution was originally approved after the board heard concerns from residents about the potential purchase of the closed Fox River Resort in Norway. Some marketing materials had advertised the property as an Islamic community, although the developer later said it would be used only as a resort.

Lasalle County, IL · 4h
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Republicans Sweep All 18 Grundy County Board Seats in November Election

Republicans will hold every seat on the Grundy County Board once the panel's December reorganizational meeting convenes, erasing the last Democratic presence on the 18-member body. The sweep follows the county's November general election, in which turnout came in well below recent midterm and presidential cycles. According to WSPY News,...

Grundy County, IL · 1d
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LaSalle County resolution draws criticism amid debate over lawmaker’s Sharia bill

(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is defending legislation aimed at preventing foreign legal systems from overriding constitutional rights, while an Illinois Family Institute contributor argues that a recent LaSalle County resolution condemning Sharia law could undermine legitimate scrutiny of a proposed Fox River resort development. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, introduced House Bill 4165 in October 2025, seeking to prohibit Illinois courts and other legal bodies from enforcing foreign laws or legal provisions that violate rights guaranteed under the U.S. or Illinois constitutions. Cabello said the measure was prompted by news reports about Sharia law in parts of London and his desire to prevent similar concerns from arising in Illinois. “I wanted to make sure that we had something on the books that would show that not every single Illinoisan is in favor of this,” Cabello told The Center Square. Cabello said he has not identified a specific Illinois court case in which Sharia law was applied in violation of constitutional rights, describing his legislation as preemptive. Asked whether he was concerned the proposal could be viewed as targeting Muslims, Cabello said, “I really don't care if people think I'm targeting anybody.” He said his priority was

Lasalle County, IL · 3d

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Village of Channahon Hires New Finance Director

The Channahon Village Board last night approved the hire of a new Finance Director. Channahon Mayor Missey Moorman Schumacher spoke with WCSJ about the new hire. "We are, excited to have Ashley. We hired Ashley Boss, last evening, and she comes to us from Irma, who is our risk management insurance group. And, she's been there for several years. Prior to that, she was in finance with the, City of Crest Hill. So she's got several years of municipal experience. And, yes, we have been without a finance director or a full time finance director since, early September, so we're excited to bring her on board. We, have had some temporary help, contracted out, and so we are excited to have a full time person back in the building."

Channahon, IL · 3d
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Board Votes to Rescind Resolution Aimed At Potential Developers Of Former Fox River Resort

The La Salle County Board spent a great deal of time Monday deciding whether or not to undo what they’d just done at the last meeting. In the end, they undid it. The prospective purchase and redevelopment of the former Fox River Resort in Sheridan has neighbors concerned. They fear the property will become a gated Islamic community practicing Sharia Law. A Pennsylvania-based company called Vairt has listed the property on its website.

La Salle County, TX · 3d

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Concerns Raised About Ottawa's Plans To Turn Old Golf Course Into Recreational Facility

Residents surrounding the proposed Dayton Ridge Park got an opportunity to talk to the Ottawa City Council Monday evening during a special meeting. Mayor Robert Hasty and the council addressed questions from residents regarding layout of the park, which is expected to include six soccer fields, and remodeling the clubhouse to provide a space for the Parks and Recreation Department to expand programs to the public. Most concerning to residents were the subjects of the road, entrances and exits from the subdivision, traffic and parking.

Ottawa, IL · 3d

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Morris Council Approves Denying Variance Request For Company on Roberts Road

A company on Roberts Road in Morris was denied a variance request by the Morris City Council last night. Alderman Jake Duvick spoke about the actual motion that was denied. Morris City Attorney Garrett Wheeler said the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied the variance at a meeting last week.

Morris, IL · 3d

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Kankakee, IL Holiday Tradition Returns: Nov. 10 Deadline Nears

Kankakee, IL – One of Kankakee County's longtime holiday traditions is preparing to return this December, but local nonprofit organizations hoping to participate have just one week left to register for the 48th Annual Gallery of Trees at the Kankakee County Museum.

Kankakee, IL · 2d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 2d

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Morris Council Approves Variance Request For Proposed New Dollar General Building

The Morris City Council this week took action on an item pertaining to a possible new Dollar General store coming to Morris. Here is Alderman Jake Duvick. Your browser does not support the audio element. In September, the Morris Development Review Committee heard from representatives with Spaceco about the proposed...

Morris, IL · 2d

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Palos Park American Legion to dissolve

American Legion Post 1993 in Palos Park is ready to dissolve. But before it’s gone, Commander Terry Cornell had an award to give on Nov. 2 at the Village of Orland Park’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Orland Park’s Veterans Advisory Board and the village’s recreation department have...

Palos Park, IL · 2d

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Orland Park’s Stellwagen Farm may house bee hives

The buzz around town is to not have buzzing too close to town. The Village of Orland Park is looking at a municipal community beekeeping apiary pilot area and prefers to use Stellwagen Farm for its location. At the Oct. 19 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Recreation and Parks Director...

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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The Mid-Week Rundown: The Illinois Uprising: Chicago, Cook, and Will County Just Flipped the Script on State Power

Northeastern Illinois voters just delivered an unmistakable wake-up call to the political establishment. From sweeping Chicago school board changes and major tax referendums to historic early voting turnout in Cook County and an unprecedented papal ballot in Will County, here is how the November 2026 election rewritten the regional playbook.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Commission considering purchase of shuttered nursing home near Paxton

PAXTON — Members of the Ford County Public Building Commission took a tour of a former nursing home on the outskirts of Paxton on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to see if the long-shuttered facility might be suitable for future county use. The 37,573-square-foot building, located on a 317,117-square-foot lot at...

Paxton, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Park Forest votes to annex properties; residents not pleased

On this Election Day, close to two dozen families in unincorporated Will County, Illinois, woke up to an outcome they didn't choose.

Park Forest, IL · 3d

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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 1d

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Braidwood Water Main Project Begins This Month

The City of Braidwood is notifying residents about an upcoming water main construction project scheduled to begin in early November. The Eureka Water Main Project will take place from South Walnut Street to South English Street, with construction expected to continue into December. City officials say water service may be periodically affected throughout the project.

Braidwood, IL · 2d

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Paxton Solar Farm Deal Will Grow Hay, Power Homes And Pad City Tax Rolls

A community solar project planned for Baltimore Drive in Paxton has cleared a major hurdle, with the city council approving an annexation agreement that brings the site into city limits and sets up what developers describe as a dual-use farm: solar panels generating electricity while hay grows between and beneath the rows. The 4.95-MW AC facility is being developed by Lightstar Renewables in partnership with the City of Paxton, and the company says it could save local subscribers roughly 10% on their electricity costs.

Paxton, IL · 2d

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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 · 9h