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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 · 20h

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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

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Reavis’ Santiago Chavez makes history, wins cross country state title

After a mile through the Class 3A state championship race, Reavis senior cross country star Santiago Chavez realized things were not going according to plan. “I was supposed to lead the pack at 1.2 miles,” Chavez said. “At 1.8, I was making my move but they (other competitors) covered it pretty well.

Burbank, 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 · 2d

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Photos: Walmart honors veterans with third annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

LANSING, Ill. (Nov. 8, 2026) — Approximately 50 people gathered in the Lawn and Garden area of the Lansing Walmart Sunday morning, the largest crowd yet for the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast organized by Vanh Thongsawath. Vanh is a Front End Coach at the Lansing Supercenter, and this is the third veterans breakfast she has arranged. The free breakfast is provided by Walmart for the community, and it begins with a program designed to honor local military veterans, including Walmart’s own employees.

Lansing, IL · 1d

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 · 19h

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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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Seven Indiana Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family After Three Generations

Keeping a restaurant open for one generation is hard work, so keeping it in the same family for three or more is close to a small Hoosier miracle. The seven spots on this list have outlasted trends, highway changes, and plenty of copycats, and the same family names are still on the deed.

Indiana · 19h

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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 · 1d

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Willard Wood Center still closed from storm damage

Crete Park District’s Willard Wood Center remains closed while officials “navigate the planning for repairs.”. Gale-force storms last spring inflicted extensive damage to the venerable facility at 515 First Street. Two massive old cottonwoods fell on the building, leaving a gaping hole in the roof. The storms battered...

Crete, IL · 18h

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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 · 1d

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The House the People Built

A house, the house, is built from its foundation. In a democracy, that foundation is the people. On November 3, Americans exercised their power to decide who would represent them, who would answer their questions, and who would help shape their future. From Washington to Indiana to Lake County, the results offered a powerful reminder: Political power is entrusted by voters, and voters can change its direction.

Lake County, IN · 1d

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Worth Park District commissioner honored for 10 years of service

Worth Park District Commissioner Melissa Nagel was recently recognized for 10 years of service during the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ annual Best of the Best Gala in Wheeling. Appointed to the board in 2016, Nagel has played an important role in the growth and development of the Worth...

Worth, IL · 17h

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 · 19h

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PNW’s College of Technology to Share in $3.19M Grant to Support Affordable Housing Project

Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Technology will receive a portion of a $3.19 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Scalable Construction Automation for Labor-Efficient and Affordable Housing Expansion (SCALE-HOME) project. The initiative places PNW at the forefront of applied research in construction innovation, automation and housing sustainability.

Hammond, IN · 1d

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Stand Out Reliever Makes Gary His Home

(Gary, IN) The 2027 hot stove has been ignited for the Gary SouthShore RailCats by signing former Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and Cleburne Railroaders pitcher Conner Richardson. Richardson will be turning 27 in April of this upcoming year and is listed at 6-4, 215 pounds. The righty is from Grand Forks, North Dakota, and played college baseball at Minnesota-Crookston. As a Golden Eagle, he appeared in 58 games, posted a 4.44 ERA, and struck out 132 batters.

Gary, IN · 23h

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Legacy Foundation Grants for Public Spaces Across Lake County

In Lake County, the Merrillville-based Legacy Foundation recently announced seven projects will share $4 million in its “Love Where You Live” public spaces investment. The recipients are – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana — Tolleston Legacy Park & Art Walk in Gary;. City of...

Lake County, IN · 20h

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Alsip Voters Extend Term Limits, Clearing Path For Mayor Ryan's Fourth Term

Alsip voters have agreed to loosen the very term-limit rules that Mayor John Ryan once championed as a village trustee a decade ago, a change that could now let Ryan himself seek a fourth term in office. The referendum, decided in the Nov. 3 general election, raises the cap for mayor, clerk and trustee from three consecutive four-year terms to four, starting with the next municipal election.

Alsip, IL · 22h

Reasoncom

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Second Amendment Roundup: Viramontes Is Not Moot

In the Viramontes v. Cook County case pending in the Supreme Court, Cook County has filed a Suggestion of Mootness in response to a Motion to Dismiss Petitioner Cutberto Viramontes from the case. The question presented in the case is: "Whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee the right to possess AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles." Cook County argues that standing in the challenge is based on Mr. Viramontes' wish to obtain an AR-15 style rifle, but Christopher Khaya, the only other individual petitioner in the case, only wishes to obtain an AK-47 style rifle. Mr. Khaya, the argument goes, does not have standing to litigate the question presented because he did not state he wishes to obtain an AR-15.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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

Illinois · 1d

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