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Country Herald

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Frankfort, IL Holiday House Walk Returns Dec. 4: Tickets $35

The 45th annual event features decorated homes, holiday treats and local history.

Frankfort, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Cook County Sheriff's Office transforms prison transport bus into mobile library for children

A former prisoner transport bus has been transformed into a mobile library, bringing thousands of books to children in Cook County communities with limited access to reading resources.

Cook County, IL · 7h

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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Oak Lawn police charge 6 in DUI, drug and assault cases

Ameer Z. Abdelrahman, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after police found him asleep at the wheel at 11 p.m. Oct. 28 at 91st Street and South Cicero Avenue. Officers said he appeared to be under the influence of cannabis and told them...

Oak Lawn, IL · 16h

CBS Chicago

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Palatine teen indicted for plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple in Aurora

A Palatine teen accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora last month has been indicted by a Cook County grand jury, prosecutors said.

Aurora, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Unsanitary conditions at south suburban schools have parents, teachers pleading for change

Dirty conditions at a south suburban school district have not yet improved months into the school year, according to parents and teachers who pleaded with the school board on Tuesday night.

Blue Island, IL · 4h

ABC 7 Chicago

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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 · 2d

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9 Indiana Burger Joints Serving Burgers With Crispy Edges And Classic Toppings

There are burgers, and then there’s a double bacon cheeseburger with onion rings and a fried egg stacked on top. Northwest Indiana clearly isn’t interested in keeping things simple. I’m not even sure where you’d start eating this thing, but I’d figure it out. And...

Highland, IN · 2d

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Our Favorite Six Indiana Delis Pile Corned Beef High Enough To Share

Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a group project. Across Indiana, a handful of delis stack corned beef so high that splitting one with a friend starts to look like a smart plan instead of a polite gesture. This list covers six spots, from a longtime Indianapolis cafeteria...

Indianapolis, IN · 19h

hfvoyager.com

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A More Perfect Neighbor, Tom Dobrez

Every morning, Tom Dobrez steps outside onto his porch and shouts, “Good Morning, Flossmoor!”. While it may seem like a small gesture, it reflects his positive attitude and love for his community that have become a big part of who he is. Dobrez has called Flossmoor home since 1967,...

Flossmoor, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Cook County’s Top Prosecutor Bars Vendor From Sharing Data With ICE

Cook County’s top prosecutor said her office is taking steps to bar a vendor company from sharing data with federal immigration authorities, after agents repeatedly targeted individuals around local courthouses. State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on Monday announced her office revised its contract with Appriss Inc. — a vendor...

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Mahomet-Seymour ousts Crete-Monee in second round

MAHOMET — Crete-Monee senior running back Dominic Jackson slowly walked to the end zone to gather with his team after host Mahomet-Seymour beat the Warriors 35-22 on Nov. 7 in a Class 5A second-round playoff game. Two of Jackson’s coaches walked side by side with their arms around him....

Mahomet, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois Christmas Contest Offers $2,500: Apply by Dec. 6

Chicago-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Illinois · 1d

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None hurt in Peotone barn fire

The Manhattan Fire Protection District responded swiftly to a call for a barn fire at a residence near Station 83 shortly after 7 p.m. on Oct. 30. Crews arrived within four minutes to the 29000 block of South Joliet Road in Peotone, whereupon they found smoke showing from the barn and a working fire was confirmed. The barn was located on a residential property, and all occupants were evacuated safely prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.

Peotone, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Chicago-area could see first snowflakes of the season this week as temperatures tumble

The Chicago-area forecast this week will start out on the warm side, but things will shift by midweek as a storm system moves in, bringing rain with the possibility of snow mixing in. "Yes, I did say the 'S' word," NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Iisha Scott said, of the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Chicago, IL Rain Returns Veterans Day Before Thursday Cold Snap

Veterans Day rain gives way to blustery conditions and colder nights across northeastern Illinois.

Chicago, IL · 10h

thelansingjournal.org

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Lansing unemployment falls in September but remains higher than a year ago

LANSING, Ill. — Lansing’s unemployment rate dropped from 7.2% in August to 5.8% in September, but remained higher than the 5.2% recorded a year earlier, figures from the Illinois Department of Employment Security show. IDES estimated that 812 Lansing residents were unemployed in September, compared with 743 a...

Lansing, IL · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Pritzker Appeals FEMA’s Decision to Deny Illinois Disaster Aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA’s $24.9 million standard.

Illinois · 1d

Country Herald

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Peotone, IL Police Take New Step Toward Community Trust This Week

Peotone Police Department joins statewide effort emphasizing fairness, accountability and trust.

Peotone, IL · 13h

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Vedette football roundup: Peotone advances, Manteno eliminated

Peotone’s next stop of the postseason road is both familiar and unfamiliar. The Blue Devils are in the IHSA quarterfinals for the first time in program history after beating Eastland-Pearl City 21-16 on the road Nov. 7 in Class 2A second-round play. “It’s a special feeling,” Peotone coach Tolly...

Peotone, IL · 1d

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Calumet Region’s history comes alive at Sand Ridge Heritage Day

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — From ancient stone tools and traditional woodworking to guided nature walks and wildlife education, visitors explored thousands of years of history during Calumet Heritage Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Sand Ridge Nature Center. The free event, hosted by the Forest Preserves of Cook...

South Holland, IL · 1d