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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 · 19h
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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 · 3d

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DeKalb Panel Backs 125-Acre Mega Site Near Route 38 and Peace Road

A stretch of vacant land near the intersection of Route 38 and Peace Road in DeKalb that has sat undeveloped for years took its first real step toward a future this week, as the city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to give initial support to a concept plan from Shodeen Group covering roughly 125 acres. The vote came Monday, but the plan is still just that — a concept, with no final decisions made and no end users identified for the property.

Dekalb, IL · 2d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Mendota Moving Ahead With Their Feral Cat Control Efforts

The main topic at Monday’s Mendota City Council meeting was cats. Feral cats and securing the different colonies running through the city has been a discussion of the City of Mendota and Mendota Project Director Annie Short throughout 2026. Now, the talk is moving to action through the newly founded group Mendota Alley Cats.

Mendota, IL · 3d

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Will County, IL Visitors Can Now Explore Historic Iron Works by Phone

Visitors can explore 12 historic stops along a 1.25-mile trail using a free-to-access audio tour.

Will County, IL · 4d

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Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 6–8

Discover the best things to do in Naperville, Illinois, this weekend, as the city settles into November. Give that jack-o’-lantern a second life at the Naperville Park District’s Pumpkin Smash, catch the final performances of North Central College’s “Fun Home,” and enjoy an evening of soul jazz at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. With […]

Naperville, IL · 18h

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Naperville Takes Its Place on the Monopoly Board / Reveal is Set for Nov. 12 at DCM

DuPage Children’s Museum is ready to roll during a Community Launch Celebration for the Naperville edition of Monopoly.  The new Naperville edition of Monopoly will debut Thursday, November 12, bringing local landmarks, businesses, organizations and community favorites into one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved board games. DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) will host a […]

Naperville, IL · 2d

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Unofficial Results: Yorkville #115, Oswego #308 Referenda Pass; Sandwich #430 Voted Down

Two local school districts unofficially saw their referenda passed, Tuesday night, while another appears to have been voted down. Yorkville CUSD #115 and Oswego CUSD #308 voters both approved their referendum items; Oswego by a large margin. In Oswego, 18,656 school district voters in Kendall, Kane, and Will Counties voted...

Yorkville, IL · 3d

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Sandwich council directs leaf pickup toward daylight hours, Saturdays

Sandwich officials are adjusting the city's fall leaf collection schedule to prioritize daylight hours and allow Saturday pickups as needed after aldermen raised concerns about employee safety, equipment damage and disruptions to residents during Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The discussion came as the city's leaf collection program began...

Sandwich, IL · 21h

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Republicans Sweep All 18 Grundy County Board Seats in November Election

Republicans will hold every seat on the Grundy County Board once the panel's December reorganizational meeting convenes, erasing the last Democratic presence on the 18-member body. The sweep follows the county's November general election, in which turnout came in well below recent midterm and presidential cycles. According to WSPY News,...

Grundy County, IL · 2d

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Nothing Changing At Fairgrounds Despite Annexation Into City Of Princeton

When the Princeton City Council annexed the Bureau County Fairgrounds into the city earlier this year, there was some question as to whether it would change the operations of the fair. At Monday's City Council meeting, council approved grandfathering in any and all activities held by the fair. As long...

Princeton, IL · 18h

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Yorkville 115 school construction could begin next year

With approval of Yorkville 115’s new school referendum on Tuesday, Superintendent Matt Zediker says construction could begin next year. Voters approved a $159 million referendum to pay for a new elementary school and middle school. "A lot of planning meetings here over the next couple of weeks, but, what...

Yorkville, IL · 1d

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Morris Council Approves Variance Request For Proposed New Dollar General Building

The Morris City Council this week took action on an item pertaining to a possible new Dollar General store coming to Morris. Here is Alderman Jake Duvick. Your browser does not support the audio element. In September, the Morris Development Review Committee heard from representatives with Spaceco about the proposed...

Morris, IL · 2d

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Oswego 308 thanks voters for approving $317 million school referendum

Oswego School District 308 says it's grateful for the community's support of its $317 million bond referendum to improve schools throughout the district. A statement from the district says all 22 schools will benefit from the funding. Planned improvements include security upgrades, roofing, plumbing and mechanical repairs, science lab improvements,...

Oswego, IL · 22h

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Exhibit In Granville Explores America's Immigration History

As immigration continues to be a hot topic nationally, you're invited to explore the complex history of immigration in the United States as part of a library exhibit in Putnam County. The library in Granville is hosting “Immigration: An American Story”, a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of...

Granville, IL · 19h