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Briel keeps Illinois 76 seat after heated campaign

Amy "Murri" Briel kept it simple on election night, gathering with a few close friends and supporters to watch the returns. In a phone interview with WNIJ on Tuesday night, she admitted she was exhausted. “If you do it right, you should have left everything out there and I think...

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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 · 12h

thenarrativematters.com

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: High-Stakes Tasting, Award-Winning Truths, and Brewery Comedy: Inside The Gourmand Gala, Pulitzer on the Road Exhibition, and Annual Laughter & Comedy Fundraiser

Chicagoland cuts across gastronomic luxury, cultural history, and community laughs this week with three standout experiences across Cook and Will counties. Sample signature bites from over 30 celebrated chefs at Union Station for Culinary Care, explore historic Pulitzer Prize masterworks at Harold Washington Library Center, and enjoy craft beer with live stand-up comedy at Hailstorm Brewing Co. in Tinley Park.

Chicago, IL · 9h
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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 · 12h

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City okays agreement with PC

The City of Fairbury has approved an annexation agreement with the Prairie Central school district. The agreement is to annex property where the new elementary school is going into the city limits. This was authorized during Wednesday’s regular Fairbury City Council meeting with Alderman Bill Schmidgall making the motion.

Fairbury, IL · 1d

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Will County Democrats Ride Nationwide Wave

Polling in advance of the November 3 Midterm elections hinted at it, but no one was certain until votes — or at least projections — began coming in even before the polls closed at 7 p.m. The Associated Press, monitoring trends, already had called JB Pritzker the winner...

Will County, IL · 2d

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Incumbent Matt Hanson Tops Jesse Rodriguez in IL House District 83 Vote Count

Incumbent Matt Hanson pulled in 26,938 votes to Republican challenger Jesse Rodriguez's 13,680 as all precincts across Kane and Kendall counties reported results in the race for Illinois House District 83. The district covers parts of St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Aurora and Oswego, along with all of Montgomery, spanning portions of both counties.

Kane County, IL · 1d

fwrnews.com

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Crete Township: New Plum Creek Greenway Trail Connects ‘Two Jewels’

A new 1.5-mile segment of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail in Crete Township is making it easier to explore the natural beauty of eastern Will County. “This new stretch of trail is the culmination of years of planning and hard work to link two jewels in eastern Will County — Plum Valley Preserve to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve,” Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners President Judy Ogalla said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Oct. 26, attended by local elected officials, regional planning partners, contractors who were instrumental in the project’s completion and Forest Preserve District leadership and staff.

Crete, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Democrat Donna Miller claims victory in race for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District seat

Democrat Donna Miller has claimed victory in the race to replace Robin Kelly and represent Illinois' 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House.

Illinois · 2d

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Gunshot detection wins overwhelming support in Chicago as Cook County judges keep their seats

Chicago voters delivered a strong message in favor of gunshot-detection technology Tuesday, with roughly 447,000 casting ballots to support its reinstatement. That’s about 128,000 more votes than Mayor Brandon Johnson received when he was elected in April 2023. But Cook County voters appeared ready to retain every judge on...

Chicago, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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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 · 3d

wheninyourstate.com

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Report links ICE fears to changing shopping patterns among Chicago families

For some Chicago families, a simple trip to the grocery store has become something they would rather avoid during the day. Fear of encountering federal immigration agents is pushing some immigrant households to move everyday activities into the evening and late-night hours. Shopping, laundry, childcare and even work schedules are...

Chicago, IL · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Cook County, IL · 2d

ABC10

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Why McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit over the McRib

Chicago, IL · 1d

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First Avenue to close at Cermak Road for 5 days

A detour around a one-mile stretch of First Avenue is planned for later this month when the thoroughfare closes for railroad repairs. The stretch of First Avenue from Cermak Road to Roosevelt Road will be closed from 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, through 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, weather permitting, according to press releases from the North Riverside village government and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

North Riverside, IL · 1d

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Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt to Retire in May, Calls for More Training

Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt will retire in May, leaving whoever wins the city’s next mayoral election the task of picking a new Fire Department leader. Nance-Holt told aldermen she will be forced to step back by department rules when she turns 63 next year. The mandatory retirement will end a six-year tenure for the city’s first Black woman to serve in the role, appointed by Lori Lightfoot in 2021 — and one thing will stick most on her mind when she leaves, she said.

Chicago, IL · 10h

NBC Chicago

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See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County

A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County, an idea that has already been approved by more than 30 counties across the state.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Understanding the Calumet River (Reach 5)

The Chicago River System has evolved since the launch of the Our Great Rivers initiative. To determine if Chicago is reducing barriers to the good life and fostering shared prosperity for its residents and business all along the river system, this evaluation notes how the system and its surrounding communities have changed over time. Consistent with the project structure, the findings are organized into the themes of inviting, productive, and living.

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Preckwinkle and Dart Hold On to Longtime Cook County Positions; Hynes to Take Over as Assessor

Winners have emerged in multiple Cook County races and voters now know who will oversee the county’s budget, run the jail and handle property taxes. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle, a four-term incumbent, faced off against Libertarian Michael Murphy for the top seat on the Cook County Board. The race was called for Preckwinkle, who had 79.1% to Murphy’s 20.9% with 79% of the vote reported, according to unofficial returns.

Cook County, IL · 2d