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Riverdale approves $500,000 county grant for street and alley remediation work

Riverdale’s board of trustees approved a $500,000 grant for local street and alley improvements and honored police officers for commendable service during its Oct. 27 board meeting. The board approved a subrecipient agreement with Cook County’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for a $500,000 grant for local infrastructure...

Riverdale, IL · 2d
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Widower of Gary Councilwoman Mary Brown Selected to Complete Her Term

Two new members were selected for the Gary Common Council at a packed Democratic caucus Thursday night at the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center. Democratic precinct committee members selected Oliver Gilliam and Jerimiah King to fill vacancies in the council’s 3rd District and at-large seats, respectively. Both will serve the remainder of the current terms, which end next year. Municipal elections will be held May 4, 2027.

Gary, IN · 2d
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Veterans events planned this upcoming week in Lansing area

LANSING, Ill. — The Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard will lead its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 8, honoring the men and women who have served in the military. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at the historic Ford Hangar, 3250 Bob Malkas Drive,...

Lansing, IL · 2d
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$1,000 reward offered after mother of five dies following Southwest Side road rage shooting

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about the fatal shooting of Rosa Hernandez Rivera, a 32-year-old mother of five who died Thursday, two weeks after being shot in a possible road rage altercation. At about 9:30 a.m. on October 22, Hernandez Rivera...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Two early morning crashes involving semi trucks cause delays on I-94

Two crashes caused delays on I-94 hours apartment on I-94 near Gary, Indiana

Gary, IN · 2d

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First Lake-Effect Snowflakes of the Season Possible Thursday Into Friday for Chicago, Gary, and Northwest Indiana Shoreline as Arctic Air Crosses Lake Michigan

CHICAGO — The first snowflakes of the season could fly near Lake Michigan later next week. Both the European and GFS models are showing some lake-effect snow behind a strong cold front. The best chance is from Thursday into Friday, November 12 and 13, across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. No accumulation is expected at this time.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Memorial Junior High garage expansion gets OK from Planning and Zoning board

LANSING, Ill. — The Lansing Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals gave a unanimous favorable recommendation to the lone item that appeared on its Oct. 28 meeting agenda. The recommendation was to approve a request made by Lansing School District 158 for variances regarding the setback, height, and size of an addition planned for a storage garage located at Memorial Junior High School, 2721 Ridge Road.

Lansing, IL · 17h

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Expanding Operations: Construction of the new multi-purpose building starts Nov. 5

In November, the construction of Munster High School’s new multi-purpose building will begin. New opportunities, more space and better equipment will allow Munster to train the sports teams effectively and efficiently. The multi-purpose building will be located between Wilbur Wright Middle School and Munster High School, where the tennis...

Munster, IN · 2d

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A New Strategy for Creating a New State Separate from the Chicago Area

Fox TV in Chicago interviewed a woman in suppport of the movement to create a state without Chicago. There have been and were referendums in Downstate counties aasking the question. The woman interviewed said that some county officials see the referendums as just a protest vote. The referendums are strictly...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Our Chicago: Helping Cook County Veterans Get the Benefits They've Earned

Wednesday is Veterans Day, a time for the country to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Cook County, IL · 6h

CBS Chicago

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Cook County pilot program helping aspiring homeowners realize their dream

A Cook County housing program is bringing new homes and potential financial assistance to working families in underserved communities.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Tinley Park, IL Residents May See Amazon Drones Beginning Today

Amazon Prime Air launches from Matteson with drones carrying packages up to five pounds.

Tinley Park, IL · 2d

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Thornton Fractional High School District 215 celebrates athletic achievements, principals

CALUMET CITY, Ill. — The acceptance of a $2,000 donation from the Chicago Bears was among the actions taken at the regular monthly meeting of the Thornton Fractional High School District 215 Board of Education that was held on Oct. 27. The donation is to be used by the...

Calumet City, IL · 1d

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HBCU LOVE: Howard’s Donna Miller Wins Illinois’ 2nd District in a Landslide, Heads to Capitol Hill

Donna Miller is headed to Congress, and the Howard University alumna won Illinois’ 2nd District in a rout. On Tuesday night, the Cook County commissioner defeated Republican Michael Noack to claim the open seat. As a result, she will succeed Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.

Illinois · 2d

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WATCH: Off-duty troopers help rescue pregnant woman after crash in Indiana

An expectant mother is out of the hospital and recovering well after a husband and wife, both Indiana State Police troopers, and bystanders jumped into action Sunday following a rollover crash.

Roselawn, IN · 1d

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Chicago Voters Just Shattered 30 Years of Mayoral Control, Slashed Property Tax Formulas and Exposed a Suburban $1.3M Scam: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

The historic Chicago school board race has completely redrawn the balance of power across public education, breaking decades of direct mayoral control. Paired with Assessor-elect Pat Hynes promising sweeping tax appraisal overhauls and federal prosecutors exposing a $1.3 million suburban school scheme, taxpayers throughout northern Illinois are watching closely. Overview:...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Park Forest police report 1 DUI arrest, 65 citations during Halloween enforcement campaign

The Park Forest Police Department issued 65 traffic citations and made five arrests during a Halloween enforcement campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and encouraging motorists to follow traffic safety laws. The campaign, conducted Oct. 23 through Nov. 2, included 28 additional hours of traffic enforcement, with officers increasing patrols...

Park Forest, IL · 2d

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Speaker Welch Quits Under Pressure, Four Dead in Early Morning Inferno and Looming Strikes Threaten O’Hare and Soldier Field: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

A major Chicago political shakeup is rattling Illinois leadership while local neighborhoods face deep sorrow and looming transit walkouts. Between House Speaker Chris Welch stepping aside, a tragic fire claiming four lives in Rogers Park, and parking strikes threatening O’Hare and Soldier Field, Cook County faces an intense week of disruption.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Families question medical examiner after quick identification of 55 bodies in funeral home case

Families whose loved ones went unidentified for weeks or years at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office are questioning why bodies in a recent high-profile funeral home case were identified so quickly.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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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 · 2d