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Vets keeping 24 hour watch in Ottawa

Two hundred military vets are participating in a 24 hour Honor Guard Vigil now in Ottawa. Veterans and their families are standing in position in 15 minute shifts at Washington Square Park War Memorial. The annual event started in 2009 through the Ottawa American Legion Post 33. Participants can warm themselves in a tent pitched nearby.

Ottawa, IL · 1d
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County Board reverses earlier vote on Sharia law

The LaSalle County Board earlier this week voted to rescind an earlier resolution denouncing Sharia law and affirming the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution was originally approved after the board heard concerns from residents about the potential purchase of the closed Fox River Resort in Norway. Some marketing materials had advertised the property as an Islamic community, although the developer later said it would be used only as a resort.

Lasalle County, IL · 2d
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Races for state Senate seat, county posts still too close to call

Three races in DeKalb County remain undecided as votes continue to be counted. As of press time, winners still had not be declared for a state Senate seat, county clerk, and one County Board seat. In the 35th State Senate District, 13-year incumbent Republican Dave Syverson leads Democratic challenger Sarah...

Dekalb County, IL · 1d
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Radium Girl Story To Be Told In Mendota

A sad chapter in the history of the Illinois Valley needs to be discussed and will be later this month in Mendota. President of the Reddick Mansion Association, Lorraine McCallister will host a program on Thursday, November 19th called "Radium Dial Girls of Ottawa". You'll hear brave stories of the brave women from Ottawa whose fight helped change workplace conditions forever.

Mendota, IL · 3d
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LaSalle County resolution draws criticism amid debate over lawmaker’s Sharia bill

(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is defending legislation aimed at preventing foreign legal systems from overriding constitutional rights, while an Illinois Family Institute contributor argues that a recent LaSalle County resolution condemning Sharia law could undermine legitimate scrutiny of a proposed Fox River resort development. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, introduced House Bill 4165 in October 2025, seeking to prohibit Illinois courts and other legal bodies from enforcing foreign laws or legal provisions that violate rights guaranteed under the U.S. or Illinois constitutions. Cabello said the measure was prompted by news reports about Sharia law in parts of London and his desire to prevent similar concerns from arising in Illinois. “I wanted to make sure that we had something on the books that would show that not every single Illinoisan is in favor of this,” Cabello told The Center Square. Cabello said he has not identified a specific Illinois court case in which Sharia law was applied in violation of constitutional rights, describing his legislation as preemptive. Asked whether he was concerned the proposal could be viewed as targeting Muslims, Cabello said, “I really don't care if people think I'm targeting anybody.” He said his priority was

Lasalle County, IL · 5d

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Sandwich council directs leaf pickup toward daylight hours, Saturdays

Sandwich officials are adjusting the city's fall leaf collection schedule to prioritize daylight hours and allow Saturday pickups as needed after aldermen raised concerns about employee safety, equipment damage and disruptions to residents during Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The discussion came as the city's leaf collection program began...

Sandwich, IL · 2d

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Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List

One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.

Aurora, IL · 5d

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Yorkville 115 school construction could begin next year

With approval of Yorkville 115’s new school referendum on Tuesday, Superintendent Matt Zediker says construction could begin next year. Voters approved a $159 million referendum to pay for a new elementary school and middle school. "A lot of planning meetings here over the next couple of weeks, but, what...

Yorkville, IL · 3d

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Rockford natives launch $5.7 million memory care community in Cherry Valley

Palmstone Memory Care, founded by longtime business partners Greg Vass and Michael Kromm, is under construction at 1918 S. Bell School Road.

Cherry Valley, IL · 3d

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Oswego 308 thanks voters for approving $317 million school referendum

Oswego School District 308 says it's grateful for the community's support of its $317 million bond referendum to improve schools throughout the district. A statement from the district says all 22 schools will benefit from the funding. Planned improvements include security upgrades, roofing, plumbing and mechanical repairs, science lab improvements,...

Oswego, IL · 2d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 4d

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Kendall County Party celebrates first countywide election win

The independent Kendall County Party is celebrating the first countywide election win in the party’s history. Bob Allen is the unofficial winner in the Kendall County treasurer’s race. "We were, impressed by the direction that the voters took. It seemed to be they wanted to hit the reset...

Kendall County, IL · 3d

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GOP feeling blue as Democrats reign in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties

DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties have completed a remarkable transition from deep Republican red to overall Democratic blue. Following the Nov. 3 election, DuPage County Democratic Chair Reid McCollum issued a statement celebrating a “total Democratic victory in DuPage.” . “Democratic candidates won every contested race in DuPage County...

Dupage County, IL · 2d

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Cherry Valley community solar project to power more than 700 homes and businesses

CHERRY VALLEY — A new community solar project capable of powering more than 700 homes and small businesses has come online in the village. The 7.4-megawatt solar farm spans nearly 34 acres east of the intersection of South Mulford and Sandy Hollow roads, just north of the U.S. 20 bypass.

Cherry Valley, IL · 2d

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Mendota Historical Society honors resident veteran Sunday

The Mendota Historical Society annually takes time to honor residents who served in the military. This year's program is Sunday at 1 a the Hume-Carnegie Museum in the 900 block of Washington street. It features a special temporary exhibition dedicated to the service of Charles Holtz. Holtz served in Vietnam from 1971 – 72 as a Sergeant in A Coy, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Air Cavalry Division.

Mendota, IL · 1d

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Inspector general documents some ongoing issues at Cook County Jail

In a review completed recently, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General found persistent problems at the County Jail with supervision, maintenance, sanitation, and housing conditions.

Cook County, IL · 5d

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Report links ICE fears to changing shopping patterns among Chicago families

For some Chicago families, a simple trip to the grocery store has become something they would rather avoid during the day. Fear of encountering federal immigration agents is pushing some immigrant households to move everyday activities into the evening and late-night hours. Shopping, laundry, childcare and even work schedules are...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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200-acre South Works site pitched as new lakefront Bears home

Related Midwest says a stadium and entertainment district at the former South Works site would also host concerts and community events. As of late October, the Bears said Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, were their only options.

Chicago, IL · 2d