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Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre – Part 2

Home for the Holidays, the Rialto Square Theatre’s annual season of festive special events, kicks off this month in downtown Joliet. The spectacular lineup of family-friendly shows includes revival screenings of classic holiday films, special performances by well-known artists and all-ages shows by up-and-coming performers. Join us as we...

Joliet, IL · 1d

WSPY NEWS

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Kendall County moves closer to selecting architect for new transit building

The Kendall County Board Committee of the Whole on Thursday signaled its support for moving forward with Cordogan Clark and Associates as the architect for the new Kendall Area Transit (KAT) building. The firm also designed the county's office building renovation. The county has not yet determined where the new...

Kendall County, IL · 9h

The Center Square

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 three years at the center – a low-population facility IDOC describes as a prison for “convicted adult male felons with severe mental illness.” Among the fires were eight cases of prisoners intentionally setting themselves on fire, leading to the death of two inmates according to state records. The Joliet facility costs taxpayers at least $336,699 per inmate each year, according to the state’s 2025 budget, and lawmakers questioned how the department could improve operations. IDOC Acting Director Latoya Hughes and other top IDOC officials faced a joint committee. She said the department is working to improve conditions in Joliet by hiring a new employee for fire safety and a new chief of mental health. “Correctional facilities were never designed to serve as long-term behavioral health centers. Even with dedicated staff and resources,” Hughes said. ”The safety and well-being of those in our care as well as our staff and visitors remains

Illinois · 3d

iwusports.com

Football Readies for Regular Season Finale at No. 4 NCC

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Nearly one year to the day from seeing its season end at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, the Illinois Wesleyan University football team will return to Naperville, Ill. for its regular season finale against fourth-ranked North Central College. The game, which carries significant postseason implications for both squads, is slated for a noon kickoff.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

Yorkville Middle School's 1,100 Students Spell Out Giant USA for Veterans Day

Every single student at Yorkville Middle School stepped onto the football field this week and became part of something bigger than any one of them: a giant human-formed USA. Principal Bryan Buck said all 1,100 students took part in the display, which the school then revealed to the public the next morning during its Veterans Day ceremony.

Yorkville, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Central boys bowling strikes down Hinsdale Central in home opener

The bowling balls are back on the lanes, and the boys’ bowling season is underway! After going 1-1 in their first two matches on the road, Naperville Central hosts Hinsdale Central in their home opener at Lisle Lanes. The Red Devils enter after losing their first two matches of the season and look to right the ship with a win. The Redhawks return five starters from their state team a year ago and are poised to start their home slate in style. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

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Joliet Park District Names New Executive Director

The Joliet Park District Park Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Sean Caddigan as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2029. In this role, Caddigan will oversee all district operations, programs, and services while providing leadership and guidance to the park district team to advance district goals, enhance park and recreation opportunities for the community, and ensure continued success, according to a press release from the park district.

Joliet, IL · 1d

exronmusic.com

Beyond Wonderland brings its immersive festival experience to the Midwest in 2027

Beyond Wonderland is venturing out to the Chicagoland suburbs next year, an unexpected twist that steps away from the city and into a new camping festival experience. Beyond Wonderland Midwest will take place from June 10th-13th at Chicagoland Speedway. This exciting expansion brings the festival away from the city of Chicago and into Joliet, Illinois, a suburb about an hour from downtown that will be transformed into a magical land of wonder. Previously this festival was only two days, and this move allows it to be a full four-day camping extravaganza, stacked with immersive experiences and a lineup we’re dying to see.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Downtown Naperville adds Holiday Glow to festive favorites

Downtown Naperville is decking the halls for the holidays with a festive lineup of new events and old favorites. New The post Downtown Naperville adds Holiday Glow to festive favorites appeared first on NCTV17 .

Naperville, IL · 22h

NBC Chicago

Wildly popular building toy Magna-Tiles to build new suburban Chicago headquarters

Magna-Tiles, a popular magnetic building toy for kids at home and in classrooms, is expanding its suburban Chicago footprint in a huge way. According to a Nov. 4 announcement from the Village of Bolingbrook, the company is building a new 245,000-square-foot headquarters Carlow Corporate Center, a major industrial park in the area.

Bolingbrook, IL · 2d

chicagogolfreport.com

Topgolf Cuts Prices in Naperville and Schaumburg, With Bays Starting at $19.99

An hour at Topgolf now starts at $19.99 per bay in Naperville and Schaumburg. Both locations have the same standard pricing schedule, with the lowest rates available Monday through Thursday before 5 p.m. and again after 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings carry the highest rate at $64.99 per bay from 5 to 10 p.m.

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Naperville WWII veteran honored as ‘Prom King’ at Washington gala

101-year-old Naperville resident and World War II veteran Ray Svejnoha was honored on the national level over the weekend in Washington, D.C. at the American Veterans Center. Svejnoha was crowned “prom king” for the center’s annual conference and gala, “American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes.”

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Township Attrocities: Reed Township – No General Assistance Recipients, But $179,000 in the Bank

From By Bob Anderson, former McHenry Township Trustee. boberwl@gmail.com. These Tiny Townships are out of date 1800s government bodies, have virtually zero oversight, and do not deliver their two duties of property assessments and general assistance aid. 1* Property Assessment: In townships with less than 500 residents property is assessed...

Will County, IL · 2d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

Naperville libraries turn the page on imaginative play

Bake a cake, mail a letter, or dig up dinosaur bones — there’s no shushing the fun at revamped Imagination Stations at the Naperville public libraries. “People have generally thought of libraries as a quiet space, but play, by the fact that it’s play, doesn’t tend to be quiet,” said Ellen Conlin, deputy director of NPL.

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Yorkville Backs Farm Bureau Revamp With Tax Break, Two Council Members Balk

The Yorkville City Council has approved an agreement to provide financial incentives for the renovation of the former Farm Bureau building on Van Emmon Street, clearing the way for a downtown property that has sat waiting for a second act for years to finally get one. The plan from developer Build for Tomorrow LLC calls for commercial space on the ground floor and basement along with apartments upstairs.

Yorkville, IL · 1d

rejournals.com

NAI Hiffman closes sale of 30,000-square-foot office/flex building in Woodridge

NAI Hiffman brokered the sale of a 30,000-square-foot office/flex building at 9026 Heritage Parkway in Woodridge, Illinois, to GlitterStarz Inc., a provider of custom cheerleading and dance apparel. NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Aubrey Englund represented GlitterStarz in the acquisition, while NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Adam Johnson and Vice...

Woodridge, IL · 1d

thehinsdalean.com