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The Center Square

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Separation referendum now approved by 44+ Illinois counties

(The Center Square) – Voters in 44 Illinois counties plus 11 townships in a 45th have now approved a referendum to consider separating from Cook County and forming a new state. Eleven townships in Adams County joined Coles, Gallatin, Hamilton, Henderson, Macoupin, McDonough, Monroe, Piatt, Saline, Warren and Washington counties by voting on Tuesday in favor of a nonbinding ballot question that was previously approved by 33 other Illinois counties. Illinois Separation Director Loret Newlin said six counties came in with less than 70% of voters saying yes. “That was a little bit disheartening, but we are moving into a different part of the state than we were initially. Our results were still very strong,” Newlin told The Center Square. Newlin said voter approval ranged from 57% in McDonough County to 90% in one Adams County township. “Hamilton was the strongest full county at 80%. The weakest one was McDonough which, frankly, I was concerned about whether McDonough would pass,” Newlin said. Counties that pass the referendum do not actually separate from Illinois, but they signal that they want in on discussions to possibly form a new state. Seven counties already have contact persons for separation referendum petitions in 2028.

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WATE

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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 · 19h

villageofparkforest.com

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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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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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$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

CBS Chicago

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Families say school district discriminating against students with disabilities

Three more families have joined a lawsuit accusing Manhattan School District 114 of a pattern of discrimination against students with disabilities.

Manhattan, IL · 1d

thelansingjournal.org

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Kids join hunt for pumpkin animals at Sand Ridge Nature Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — On Halloween afternoon, children crunched over fall leaves as they participated in The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt at Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland. The free event invited families to walk the short Pines Trail loop in search of pumpkins painted and...

South Holland, IL · 2d

villageofparkforest.com

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Park Forest introduces innovative benches made from recycled wind turbine blades

Visitors to DownTown Park Forest may notice something different about the seating. The Village has installed new benches made from recycled wind turbine blades, turning materials once used to generate renewable energy into functional public amenities – a process otherwise known as upcycling. The benches, manufactured by Noblewins, feature...

Park Forest, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say

A 23-year-old man has now been charged with kidnapping and battery after a police pursuit that began with a suburban assault investigation and ended when the vehicle crashed into a pole on Chicago's South Side, authorities said.

Chicago, IL · 22h

thenarrativematters.com

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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

ABC 7 Chicago

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Family remembers Gary man killed days before birthday in crash involving off-duty police officer

A family is mourning the loss of a 73-year-old Northwest Indiana man who was killed days before his birthday in a crash that authorities say involved an off-duty police officer charged with causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Hammond, IN · 2d

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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

mhsnews.net

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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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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

thelansingjournal.org

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Bloom Township cancels upcoming Nov. 10 meeting

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. — Bloom Township has canceled the Board of Trustees meeting originally scheduled for Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Deputy Clerk Gina Wojciechowski sent notice of the cancellation via email. The next scheduled Bloom Township meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Bloom Township Meeting Schedule.

Chicago Heights, IL · 2d

WBBM News Radio

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PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

Illinois · 2h

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: Feds say Ammons charges shouldn't be dismissed

(The Center Square) – In response to a motion filed by the lawyers of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, calling for the dismissal of her charges related to an alleged kickback scheme siphoning taxpayer funds directed to nonprofits in her district employing her daughter, alongside improper use of campaign funds, government lawyers say the charges should stand.

Illinois · 1d

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Lil Durk Pledges His Entire Empire for Freedom as Cook County Crime Tumbles and Will County Elects First Black Sheriff: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

Dropping Cook County crime rates mark a historic turning point across Chicago, even as regional courtrooms and suburban county boards see major upheaval. From an unexpected political shift in Will County to hip-hop star Lil Durk offering multi-million-dollar catalog collateral in federal court, Northern Illinois is seeing massive structural shifts.

Cook County, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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New Lenox, IL Fire District Hiring Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics

New Lenox Fire Protection District is accepting applicants for full-time firefighter and EMS positions.

New Lenox, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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9-year-old celebrates birthday by giving back through food drive

Birthdays are typically a time for receiving gifts. But Alex Anning, a 9-year-old who lives in Tinley Park, turned his birthday into an opportunity to give gifts to others. "Today is such a special day because it is Alexander's 9th birthday food drive and giveaway," said his mother, Kymbria Young. "The event is led by young leaders, my son, Alexander, the Montessori School of Englewood, the non-profit Season to Soar and the Illinois Network of Charter Schools."

Tinley Park, IL · 1d