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Avenue businesses say ‘welcome back’ with a block party

Since the beginning of March, the stretch of Oak Park Avenue between Ontario and Randolph streets has been through the wringer. Between full road and sidewalk closures, deafening machinery, overhaul of century-old infrastructure, and dust and gravel galore, local businesses, patrons and area residents have faced a highly disruptive environment.

Oak Park, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

Algonquin Democrat Michele Clark Leads GOP Nurse for Open Illinois Senate Seat

Michele Clark, an Algonquin Democrat, was on track to flip Illinois' 33rd Senate District from red to blue on election night, holding a commanding lead over Republican Danielle Penman of St. Charles in unofficial returns. With an estimated 59 percent of the vote counted, Clark had pulled in 31,663 votes, or 63.6 percent, compared with Penman's 18,106 votes, or 36.4 percent.

Illinois · 3d

fox32chicago.com

Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 1d

thenarrativematters.com

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.

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Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Election Day 2026 results for Naperville-area voters

Election Day has come to a close, with the unofficial results reflecting a strong showing by both Democrats and incumbents in races for Naperville-area voters. The three U.S. House Congressional District seats in which Naperville voters had a stake were all called early for Democrats by multiple sources. 6th Congressional...

Naperville, IL · 3d

evanstonroundtable.com

New state e-bike law prompts Evanston to draft its own ordinance

The City of Evanston is drafting an ordinance to comply with a state law taking effect Jan. 1 that will regulate who can use electric bikes and scooters, where they can be used and how fast they can go. The Illinois law, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in August, sets...

Evanston, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

Aurora Democrat Saba Haider Projected to Win Illinois House District 84 by Wide Margin

Saba Haider, a DuPage County Board member and Aurora Democrat, is projected to win the race for Illinois House District 84, defeating Republican Brian Scopa of Naperville in a contest to replace outgoing state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit. Haider was leading with 70.9% of the vote to Scopa's 29.1% with 82% of votes counted, according to the supplied election-night tallies, while the race itself drew attention for a shared focus on affordability, schools and public safety.

Illinois · 3d

evanstonroundtable.com

District 65 board will not vote on budget plan Monday

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board will not vote Monday to advance the district’s budget plan, according to an email sent to the community late Friday afternoon. For weeks, parents have been calling on the school board to delay the vote, which would trigger the implementation of the budget plan, including kick-starting the official hearings necessary before the board can officially vote to close schools.

Evanston, IL · 1d

oakpark.com

2025 revenue shortfall pushing Oak Park’s 2027 tax levy higher

Oak Park’s village board discussed the proposed 2027 operating budget and estimated 7.94% direct property tax levy hike and voted to approve the estimations for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The action took place at a Nov. 4 village board meeting. The board’s approval for the estimates is not...

Oak Park, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

Soul Train Awards held in Chicago for the first time

Thursday night was a homecoming for one of Chicago's cultural treasures, as the Soul Train Awards arrived in the city where the iconic show originated. The taping of the awards show brought stars to the Loop.

CBS Chicago

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 · 4d

CBS Chicago

Pritzker pauses events next week for medical procedure

Governor JB Pritzker will pause his events next week so he can recover from a medical procedure, his office said Friday.

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FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

Ravenswood homeowners racing against the cold to repair flood damage

NBC Chicago

Some voters turned away from ballot box on Chicago's NW Side

Midterm Election Day voting got off to a rocky start on Chicago’s Northwest Side with some voters turned away from the ballot box. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports from Logan Square.

Chicago, IL · 4d

Chicago Public Radio

The Rundown: Architect living in home up for landmark status

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and today I learned some of the CTA’s heat lamps used to operate with potbellied stoves. The amenity is now on for the season (even if November temperatures are still mild). Here’s what you need to know today. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks...

Chicago, IL · 2d

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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 · 2d

CBS Chicago

200-acre South Works site pitched as new lakefront Bears home

Related Midwest says a stadium and entertainment district at the former South Works site would also host concerts and community events. As of late October, the Bears said Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, were their only options.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

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 · 3d

Block Club Chicago

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3 Candidates File To Replace Matt O’Shea As 19th Ward Alderman

BEVERLY — The 19th Ward will have a new alderperson next year for the first time in more than a decade. Three people have filed to replace outgoing Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) after O’Shea announced in September he would not seek a fifth term. He first ran for alderman in 2011 following then-alderwoman Ginger Rugai’s decision to retire after 20 years in office.