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Author discusses 1951 military tragedy with local ties

Two area residents were aboard an ill-fated U.S. Air Force flight in 1951. WSPY’s Chris Schwemlein, an Air Force veteran, spoke with the author of Globemaster Down, a book examining the tragedy, for a Community Forum Veterans Day special. The flight, which was carrying nuclear warfare experts, never made...

Sandwich, IL · 6h
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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 · 4d
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Yorkville to consider TIF incentive for former Farm Bureau building

The Yorkville City Council on Tuesday will consider granting a TIF incentive for the redevelopment of the former Farm Bureau building on Van Emmon Street. The council meets at 7 p.m. at Yorkville City Hall, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive. The agreement would provide funding to Built for Tomorrow LLC to...

Yorkville, IL · 1d
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Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List

One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.

Aurora, IL · 7d

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Chicago Chapter of American-Islamic Relations Applauds La Salle County Board Decision

The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is welcoming last week's decision by the La Salle County Board to rescind what they deem to be an anti-Muslim resolution. In a 16 to 12 vote last week, the county board in Ottawa voted to rescind a prior resolution that...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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...

Illinois · 6d

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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 · 7d

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Kane County, IL Election Update: 12 Complaints Investigated

Prosecutors reviewed concerns involving campaign activity, ballots and polling place procedures.

Kane County, IL · 1d

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Chris Kringle Market Huts On The Move In Ottawa

Vendor huts with the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa are on the move. The city of Ottawa and Ottawa Downtown Association announced Tuesday that the Chris Kringle Market will be moving its entire market operation to Jackson Street, which runs on the south side of Washington Park. Organizers say relocating the market huts allows them to strengthen the market experience on Jackson Street while creating new opportunities throughout downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa, IL · 7h

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Radium Girl Story To Be Told In Mendota

A sad chapter in the history of the Illinois Valley needs to be discussed and will be later this month in Mendota. President of the Reddick Mansion Association, Lorraine McCallister will host a program on Thursday, November 19th called "Radium Dial Girls of Ottawa". You'll hear brave stories of the brave women from Ottawa whose fight helped change workplace conditions forever.

Mendota, IL · 5d

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Races for state Senate seat, county posts still too close to call

Three races in DeKalb County remain undecided as votes continue to be counted. As of press time, winners still had not be declared for a state Senate seat, county clerk, and one County Board seat. In the 35th State Senate District, 13-year incumbent Republican Dave Syverson leads Democratic challenger Sarah...

Dekalb County, 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 · 6d

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Lawmakers seek solution for ‘culture of dishonesty’ within Illinois corrections

(The Center Square) – With years of safety complaints and incidents within the Illinois Department of Corrections, especially stemming from the Joliet Treatment Center, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday sought answers for how the department intends to improve conditions for inmates. More than 70 fires have been started over the last...

Illinois · 1h

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La Salle Council Approves Grant For Maytag Building Redevelopment

The La Salle City Council voted Monday for two items that could reap benefits for the city. A request from Glenstone Development LLC for grant money passed. Some $40,800 will be applied to the former Carus property at 801 to 815 First Street, the former Maytag building. These grant funds came from the county level and are administered by the city.

Lasalle, IL · 18h

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PAINT BOOK BRICKS AT LIBRARY

(DeKalb) – We love to show off our favorites, and that includes our favorite books! What better way to let people know what you love to read than displaying it outside your house? Paint a ‘book brick’ with the cover of one of your most loved stories at the DeKalb Public Library on Thursday, November 12.

Dekalb, IL · 1d

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Kendall County Forest Preserve approves budget and tax levy

The Kendall County Forest Preserve Commission last week approved the district’s budget and tax levy request. The Forest Preserve District plans to spend about $9 million in total, with just under $1.5 million in its main operating fund. The district is requesting about $880,000 through its annual tax levy.

Kendall County, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Crowd of hundreds try to push The Bean 7 inches to the left

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Chicago Sunday to try to push the Bean seven inches to the left.

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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If this ocean current collapses, it could impact Chicago weather for 1,000 years

In "The Day After Tomorrow," global warming shuts down a major ocean current, leading to abrupt climate change and catastrophic impacts around the world. Studies today suggest the same ocean current may be nearing collapse. If it does, it could change Chicago's weather for 1,000 years.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Mount Greenwood Rink Gets New Chiller After Closure Scare Rattles Neighbors

Mount Greenwood Park Fieldhouse — Announced Learn-To-Skate Registration Venue. The outdoor ice rink at Mount Greenwood Park has a new chiller as the Chicago Park District gears up to open the facility for the season, easing fears in a neighborhood that was recently bracing for the rink to go dark for good. The equipment arrived just weeks after rumors of a possible closure sent local hockey families into a panic.

Chicago, IL · 3d