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Kankakee County, IL Drug Bust: 1,400 Fentanyl Pills, Guns Seized

Kankakee, IL – A major narcotics investigation in Kankakee County has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man after Illinois State Police and multiple law enforcement agencies searched three properties, recovering more than 1,400 fentanyl pills and several firearms.

Kankakee, IL · 1d

WCIA

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Rt. 47 in Livingston Co. blocked as crews fight fire

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) –Part of Route 47 in Livingston County is closed while firefighters battle a fire in the area. While details remain limited at this time, the Forest Illinois Fire Department asks that community members avoid Route 47, between County Road 500N and County Road 600N. Fire officials expect to be on the […]

Livingston County, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Illinois State Police searching for driver in I-80 hit-and-run in New Lenox

Investigators say a passenger in a car got out to inspect the damage from a minor crash when they were hit by a passing car on I-80 between 3:10 and 3:19 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.

New Lenox, IL · 1h

bradleyscout.com

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Police Reports: November 6, 2026

Sometime between Halloween night and the next morning at 9:58 a.m., an unknown individual defaced the ninth-floor women’s bathroom of Geisert Hall with feces. A student worker took pictures of the scene and emailed it to the facilities manager. Multiple contradictory hateful messages, written on napkins with feces, were found in the pictures sent in the email. When BUPD was dispatched, custodial staff had already cleaned the bathroom. An investigation is ongoing.

Bradley, IL · 1d
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Will County, IL Drug Bust: 4 Guns, Cocaine, Auto-Fire Switch Seized

Joliet police recovered four handguns, suspected cocaine and cannabis during a Thursday morning search.

Joliet, IL · 1d

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Mom surprised with 100th birthday party at Lowe’s after daily walks

BRADLEY, Ill. - For five years, Gretchen Sollo has started each morning the same way: walking the aisles of her local Lowe’s in Bradley, Illinois. What began as her version of a "mall walk" has turned Sollo into a familiar face at the store, particularly among employees. Over the years, she has logged an estimated 1,500 miles walking through the store.

Bradley, IL · 1d

WSPY NEWS

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Minooka Man Sentenced For Fleeing From Channahon Police Department

A 25-year-old Minooka man was sentenced on a felony charge in Grundy County on November 4th. Kyle Michalec pled guilty to Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding Police, a class four felony .He was sentenced to two years of second chance probation. The Channahon Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven...

Minooka, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Kankakee, IL Police Issue 27 Citations in Halloween Crackdown

Statewide Halloween traffic enforcement ran Oct. 23 through Nov. 2 with federal highway safety funding.

Kankakee, IL · 1d

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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

Daily Leader

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Pontiac home for sale has hardwood floors and original woodwork

Address: 711 N. Mill St., Pontiac Property description: This three-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow built in 1934 has hardwood floors, original woodwork and built-in cabinetry. It has 1,318 square feet of living space. The formal dining room includes a buffet. The living room has an electric fireplace and custom shelving. There is additional space on the second level with a partially finished walk-up attic; a full, unfinished basement; a screened-in front porch; and a covered back deck. Outside, there is a concrete driveway and a pergola. The seller is providing a home warranty. Asking price: $164,500 Listing agent: Lisa Martin, Panno Realty, 815-674-4007 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email newsroom@pontiacdailyleader.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Pontiac Daily Leader. This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Pontiac home for sale has hardwood floors and original woodwork

Pontiac, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL DUI Crackdown: 8 Arrested, 49 Citations Issued

Joliet, IL – Drivers across Will County faced increased police enforcement during the Halloween holiday period, resulting in eight impaired-driving arrests and dozens of traffic citations as deputies targeted dangerous driving behaviors throughout the southwest Chicago suburbs.

Will County, IL · 1d

Agriculture Online

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More Than 3,200 Acres of Illinois Farmland Head to Auction in November

More than 3,200 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Illinois during November 2026. Listings span 19 counties and range from 27 to 375 acres. Here’s a closer look at three notable sales. Grundy County. A 140-acre farm in Grundy County, northeast Illinois, was offered in a...

Illinois · 1d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL: Free Route 66 Celebration Set for November 12

Historic Gaylord Building hosts free Route 66 centennial celebration with art, music and local history.

Lockport, IL · 1d

Q985

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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Development Opens for Women in Recovery

A new development is bringing 48 affordable homes and healthcare to vulnerable women in Illinois’ Will County. Hope Manor Village Joliet pairs stable housing with direct access to healthcare and coordinated services designed to help women overcoming opioid addiction, especially those who are pregnant or caring for their young children, maintain their health, regain stability, and build healthier lives for themselves and their family.

Will County, IL · 1d

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 · 1d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL: New Free Forest Exhibit Opens This Week

New interactive exhibit in Channahon lets families explore forest wildlife by day and night.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Late First Freeze Drops Lows to 30 to 32 Degrees Across Rockford, Elgin, and Joliet Friday Night While Chicago Lakefront Stays Milder

CHICAGO — Friday night is expected to bring the first freeze of the season to most of the Chicago area. Temperatures will likely fall to 30 to 32 degrees across much of northern Illinois by Saturday morning, November 7. Areas right near Lake Michigan should stay a few degrees warmer. This first freeze is arriving very late in the season.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d