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How to shop safely during the holiday season; IL Dept. of Revenue shares tips
How to shop safely during the holiday season; IL Dept. of Revenue shares tips
CHICAGO (WCIA) — With the holiday shopping season starting this weekend, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging people to stay alert when shopping o…
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November 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
How to shop safely during the holiday season; IL Dept. of Revenue shares tips
Memory Triggers Art Instalation Opens in Niles’ NVision Gallery
Memory Triggers Art Instalation Opens in Niles’ NVision Gallery - Journal & Topics Media Group
Memory Triggers, a new exhibition featuring photos, paintings and other works primarily from the Vietnam War, opened to a good-sized crowd, including Niles Mayor George Alpogianis, in the NVision Gallery...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Memory Triggers Art Instalation Opens in Niles’ NVision Gallery
Springfield woman killed in Tuesday night crash, Coroner says
Springfield woman killed in Tuesday night crash, Coroner says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield woman died Tuesday evening following a car crash, the Coroner’s Office announced. Jim Allmon, the Sangamon County Coroner, said in a news releas…
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November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Springfield woman killed in Tuesday night crash, Coroner says
Elk Grove Raises Village, Library Tax Levy Requests
Elk Grove Raises Village, Library Tax Levy Requests - Journal & Topics Media Group
Elk Grove Village trustees approved a net combined 2025 village and library property tax levy of $28,530,681 at their Nov. 18 village board meeting. The overall levy represents an increase of 2.87% from...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Elk Grove Raises Village, Library Tax Levy Requests
Elk Grove Village Announces Extended Leaf Pickup
Elk Grove Village Announces Extended Leaf Pickup - Journal & Topics Media Group
Elk Grove Village officials announced Monday that leaf collection has been extended to Dec. 1 following a recent early-season snowfall.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Elk Grove Village Announces Extended Leaf Pickup
Mayor May Name New Rosemont Trustee On Dec. 1
Mayor May Name New Rosemont Trustee On Dec. 1 - Journal & Topics Media Group
The appointment of a new village of Rosemont trustee may be made on Dec. 1, said Mayor Brad Stephens yesterday (Tuesday). Stephens said if that happens, then the full village board will likely ratify...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Mayor May Name New Rosemont Trustee On Dec. 1
With Threat Of Snow In Forecast, Niles Moves Holly Jolly Event From Saturday To Friday
With Threat Of Snow In Forecast, Niles Moves Holly Jolly Event From Saturday To Friday - Journal & Topics Media Group
With significant snowfall expected Saturday, Niles officials decided late Wednesday morning (Nov. 26) to change the date of the village’s Holly Jolly event in Golf Mill Park from Saturday to this Friday.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
With Threat Of Snow In Forecast, Niles Moves Holly Jolly Event From Saturday To Friday
Reid Was In Rosemont For Celebrity Signing Event; Police Looking Into Claims She Was Drugged
Reid Was In Rosemont For Celebrity Signing Event; Police Looking Into Claims She Was Drugged - Journal & Topics Media Group
Tara Reid was in Rosemont for a special event Sunday, but what occurred at a local hotel about 12 hours earlier involving Reid continues to make national headlines.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Reid Was In Rosemont For Celebrity Signing Event; Police Looking Into Claims She Was Drugged
Arlington Heights American Legion Post To Hold ‘Adopt A Sailor’ Thanksgiving Celebration
Arlington Heights American Legion Post To Hold ‘Adopt A Sailor’ Thanksgiving Celebration - Journal & Topics Media Group
Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 will once again welcome sailors training at Great Lakes Naval Base for a Thanksgiving celebration.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Arlington Heights American Legion Post To Hold ‘Adopt A Sailor’ Thanksgiving Celebration
Mount Prospect Resident In Need Of Kidney Transplant
Mount Prospect Resident In Need Of Kidney Transplant - Journal & Topics Media Group
For about 20 years, Edlyn Castil has been a familiar face serving the Prospect Heights community.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Mount Prospect Resident In Need Of Kidney Transplant
ICE Activity ‘Relatively Quiet’ In Buffalo Grove
ICE Activity ‘Relatively Quiet’ In Buffalo Grove - Journal & Topics Media Group
With other surrounding communities seeing a wave of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents apprehending individuals off the streets, activity in Buffalo Grove has remained relatively quiet.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
ICE Activity ‘Relatively Quiet’ In Buffalo Grove
Mount Prospect Residents Plead For Village To Take Stronger Stance On ICE
Mount Prospect Residents Plead For Village To Take Stronger Stance On ICE - Journal & Topics Media Group
Several Mount Prospect residents concerned over immigration enforcement activity conducted by federal agents demanded that village’s elected officials adopt a formal policy or ordinance prohibiting...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Mount Prospect Residents Plead For Village To Take Stronger Stance On ICE
Parents Air Gripes About Park District Dance Programs, Attitudes
Parents Air Gripes About Park District Dance Programs, Attitudes - Journal & Topics Media Group
Approximately 50 parents last week aired long-held grievances they have with the Des Plaines Park District focusing their concerns on the district’s dance programs, a lack of transparency by park officials...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Parents Air Gripes About Park District Dance Programs, Attitudes
Elk Grove Stuffs Squad Cars, Vans With Toys For Tots
Elk Grove Stuffs Squad Cars, Vans With Toys For Tots - Journal & Topics Media Group
Elk Grove Village police were out in force at the Walmart on Meacham Road last Saturday (Nov. 22), not to pick up suspected thieves, but with bells and red Santa hats on, to collect toys and cash during...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Elk Grove Stuffs Squad Cars, Vans With Toys For Tots
IHSA Class 4A state preview: Montini vs. Rochester
IHSA Class 4A state preview: Montini vs. Rochester
Two schools that aren't exactly strangers to state title games grapple here as Montini who is making its 11th championship game appearance faces off against Rochester who has 10. Steve Soucie previews...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
IHSA Class 4A state preview: Montini vs. Rochester
Piatt Co. groups host 'flightless' honor flight for veterans
Piatt Co. groups host ‘flightless’ honor flight for veterans
PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A local nonprofit and two Piatt County nursing homes hosted a “flightless” honor flight for 16 veterans on Tuesday. Faith In Action of Piatt County, Pi…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Piatt Co. groups host 'flightless' honor flight for veterans
Holly Jolly Returns To Golf Mill Park For Tree Lighting, Fireworks, Other Festivities Saturday
Holly Jolly Returns To Golf Mill Park For Tree Lighting, Fireworks, Other Festivities Saturday - Journal & Topics Media Group
Niles will ring in the holiday season with the Holly Jolly Festival and Tree Lighting from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in Golf Mill Park, 9010 Greenwood Ave.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Holly Jolly Returns To Golf Mill Park For Tree Lighting, Fireworks, Other Festivities Saturday
Palatine Library Slates Dino-themed Events During Thanksgiving Break
Palatine Library Slates Dino-themed Events During Thanksgiving Break - Journal & Topics Media Group
Find your RAWR over Thanksgiving Break during a special week of dino-themed storytimes and programs, plus various drop-in activities, including a craft and scavenger hunt. No activities on Thursday, Nov....
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November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Palatine Library Slates Dino-themed Events During Thanksgiving Break
O’Hare Prepares For Busy Thanksgiving
O’Hare Prepares For Busy Thanksgiving - Journal & Topics Media Group
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) encourages Thanksgiving travelers to arrive early and take full advantage of the amenities O’Hare International Airport has to offer. CDA expects O'Hare to handle...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
O’Hare Prepares For Busy Thanksgiving
Community Spotlight: Christmas in the Barn
Community Spotlight: Christmas in the Barn
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Michael Remole from Gateway Family Services joined WCIA’s Mitchell Rife in the studio to talk about the upcoming Christmas in the Barn event. The annual fundrai…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Community Spotlight: Christmas in the Barn
FBI Springfield assists Shelby Co. Sheriff carry out 'court authorized activity'
FBI Springfield assists Shelby Co. Sheriff carry out ‘court authorized activity’
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The FBI Office in Springfield helped the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office execute a court authorized activity in a rural area Tuesday morning. In a press rele…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
FBI Springfield assists Shelby Co. Sheriff carry out 'court authorized activity'
Tuscola School Dist. investigating report of employee viewing 'inappropriate content' during class
Tuscola School Dist. investigating report of employee viewing ‘inappropriate content’ during class
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Tuscola School District is investigating an incident last week where a substitute teacher was allegedly “viewing inappropriate content” on a computer du…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Tuscola School Dist. investigating report of employee viewing 'inappropriate content' during class
U of I researchers discover mindful ways to shop during the holidays
U of I researchers discover mindful ways to shop during the holidays
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Researchers at the University of Illinois are finding out mindful ways people can get their loved ones gifts during this holiday season. Cele Otnes of the Gies…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
U of I researchers discover mindful ways to shop during the holidays
State Board To Rule On Congressional Candidate Objections Next Month
State Board To Rule On Congressional Candidate Objections Next Month - Journal & Topics Media Group
Voters most likely won’t know how many candidates running for 3rd, 8th and 9th congressional districts will end up on the upcoming primary election ballot until early December. Last Tuesday (Nov. 18),...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
State Board To Rule On Congressional Candidate Objections Next Month
Boys Basketball 2025 Season Previews
Boys Basketball 2025 Season Previews - Journal & Topics Media Group
Here's a look at the Journal-area boys basketball teams for the 2025-26 season:
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November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Boys Basketball 2025 Season Previews