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City of Naperville Announces New Director of Finance

The City of Naperville is pleased to announce that Andrea Lamberg has been hired as Naperville’s next Director of Finance. The City selected Lamberg following a rigorous interview process. Andrea is a highly accomplished municipal finance executive with more than 18 years of progressive leadership experience. Most recently, she was the Finance Director for the […]

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Feds: Former Chicago-area school board president steered $2.7M deal for alleged kickback

A former East Aurora School District 131 board president is accused of steering a $2.7 million air purifier purchase in exchange for a $1.3 million kickback. Federal prosecutors allege Annette Johnson arranged for the money to go to a company owned by her boyfriend, where she worked as CFO. Johnson...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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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
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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 · 3d
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Rotary club awards six Naperville-area veterans with Quilts of Valor

Six local veterans were wrapped in special ‘Quilts of Valor’ Thursday afternoon during the Rotary Club of Naperville’s Rotary Salutes Veterans luncheon. “These quilts wrap veterans in comfort and appreciation,” said James “Mike” Milano, retired Major General for U.S. Army and emcee of the ceremony. “They’re presented not as a gift but as an award of honor.”

Naperville, IL · 2d

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Illinois Development Opens for Women in Recovery

A new development is bringing 48 affordable homes and healthcare to vulnerable women in Illinois’ Will County. Hope Manor Village Joliet pairs stable housing with direct access to healthcare and coordinated services designed to help women overcoming opioid addiction, especially those who are pregnant or caring for their young children, maintain their health, regain stability, and build healthier lives for themselves and their family.

Will County, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Building blocks, breaking barriers in Oak Park and beyond

Oak Park has long been recognized as a standout place for its forward-thinking schools, tight-knit neighborhoods and culture of resident-led advocacy. But 25 years ago, one group of local advocates stepped up to address a glaring gap in the community: the oversight of networking and resources for families and caregivers of children from birth to age 5.

Oak Park, IL · 8h

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Will County, IL: Bolingbrook Man Wins October Nature Photo Contest

Shorewood, IL – A Bolingbrook man's patience and determination to capture the perfect autumn scene have earned him top honors in a Will County photography contest, with a colorful woodland landscape taking the October prize.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Engineer: Oak Park Ave construction nearly done

The Renew the Avenue project is on schedule to be finished by Thanksgiving, according to Village Engineer Bill McKenna. Since the start of the project in January, the construction occurring on Oak Park Avenue has been a part of Oak Parkers’ daily lives. Noting that construction has not experienced major delays, McKenna said “the project is still scheduled to be substantially complete by Thanksgiving.”

Oak Park, IL · 2d

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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

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Probation Director Wins Statewide Award

WOODSTOCK, IL – The Illinois Probation and Court Services Association (IPCSA) has named Seth Krause, Director of the McHenry County Probation Department, as the recipient of the Cheryl Meyers Excellence in Service and Innovation Award. This award recognizes an IPCSA member whose contributions reflect forward-thinking service, collaboration, leadership, and...

Mchenry County, IL · 14h

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Kendall County Party celebrates first countywide election win

The independent Kendall County Party is celebrating the first countywide election win in the party’s history. Bob Allen is the unofficial winner in the Kendall County treasurer’s race. "We were, impressed by the direction that the voters took. It seemed to be they wanted to hit the reset...

Kendall County, IL · 2d

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Will County, IL: New Free Forest Exhibit Opens This Week

New interactive exhibit in Channahon lets families explore forest wildlife by day and night.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Democrats and Kendall County Party sweep Kendall County officer jobs

In a first for Kendall County government, an independent Kendall County Party candidate is projected to win a countywide office. Bob Allen is the projected winner of the county treasurer’s race over Republican incumbent Jill Ferko with 25,026 to 22,487 votes. Democrat Jose Villagrana is projected to win the...

Kendall County, IL · 3d

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Riverside turns off Flock cameras

Opponents of Flock automatic license plate reader technology in Riverside notched a win at Thursday’s village board meeting. Riverside’s two Flock cameras — one located at the intersection of Longcommon Road and Byrd Road and the other on Burlington Street just west of Harlem Avenue — were turned off Thursday, Nov. 5, following a 4-2 vote from the village board to immediately cease the use of the hardware.

Riverside, IL · 1d

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Wheaton, IL Beer Festival This Saturday Nov 7 Supports Homeless Veterans

Cantigny's Brew it Forward returns Nov. 7 with 10 breweries, family activities and veteran support.

Wheaton, IL · 3d

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Wheaton, IL Recycling Program Now Open Through February 2027

Wheaton residents can recycle unwanted holiday lights and extension cords at a city drop-off site.

Wheaton, IL · 3d

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Aurora voters approve recall referendum

Aurora voters approve recall referendum

Aurora, IL · 3d

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Here are the trees coming to the Hemingway District

For those of us lucky enough to have spent decades in an office overlooking Oak Park Avenue – and Wednesday Journal sat above George’s Restaurant for 44 years – it was a hard day when early this year the village cut down all the flowering pear trees that lined the block.

Oak Park, IL · 2d