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Obituary – Bryce Adam Leake, Verona
thepaper1901.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Obituary – Bryce Adam Leake, Verona
Obituary – Jeffrey Paul Drach, Lombard
thepaper1901.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Obituary – Jeffrey Paul Drach, Lombard
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
thepaper1901.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
New Year, New Laws: Giannoulias Rolls Out New Measures to Improve Government Efficiency, Increase Road Safety and Protect Libraries
thepaper1901.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
New Year, New Laws: Giannoulias Rolls Out New Measures to Improve Government Efficiency, Increase Road Safety and Protect Libraries
Passionate Radiological Technologist Named Morris Hospital Fire Starter of the Month
thepaper1901.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Passionate Radiological Technologist Named Morris Hospital Fire Starter of the Month
Pontiac Correctional Center Inmate Found Unresponsive
thepaper1901.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Pontiac Correctional Center Inmate Found Unresponsive
Former WSPY sports director Jim Teckenbrock honored during 62nd Plano Christmas Classic
Former WSPY sports director Jim Teckenbrock honored during 62nd Plano Christmas Classic
Former WSPY Sports Director Jim Teckenbrock was honored by Plano High School Friday night during the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic boys basketball tournament. Teckenbrock, who passed away in June at
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December 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Former WSPY sports director Jim Teckenbrock honored during 62nd Plano Christmas Classic
Old Route 66 Family Restaurant – Family Chicken Meal Deals
thepaper1901.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Old Route 66 Family Restaurant – Family Chicken Meal Deals
GFWC Kankakee Woman’s Club Announces 2026 Fundraiser: “Honoring Legacy and Inspiring the Future”
thepaper1901.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
GFWC Kankakee Woman’s Club Announces 2026 Fundraiser: “Honoring Legacy and Inspiring the Future”
Thunderstorms could lead to hail, damaging winds across parts of northern Illinois
Thunderstorms could lead to hail, damaging winds across parts of northern Illinois
Some of these thunderstorms could be severe, capable of damaging winds and perhaps a tornado, the National Weather Service said.
www.shawlocal.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Thunderstorms could lead to hail, damaging winds across parts of northern Illinois
Illinois 116 work in Pontiac complete
thepaper1901.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Illinois 116 work in Pontiac complete
Nelson’s Furniture Grand Reopening
thepaper1901.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Nelson’s Furniture Grand Reopening
JCA boys notch opening-round win in State Farm Classic: The Herald-News Friday Roundup
JCA boys notch opening-round win in State Farm Classic: The Herald-News Friday Roundup
Joliet Catholic, Lemont and Providence were among boys basketball winners at holiday tournaments and more in Friday's Herald-News Roundup
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
JCA boys notch opening-round win in State Farm Classic: The Herald-News Friday Roundup
Procter & Gamble employees held a toy drive to donate toys to Grundy County children
Procter & Gamble employees held a toy drive to donate toys to Grundy County children
The United Way of Grundy County recently held a toy drive, where employees donated a variety of new toys to be distributed to children in Grundy County through the Grundy County Heroes & Helpers program.
www.shawlocal.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Procter & Gamble employees held a toy drive to donate toys to Grundy County children
How to manage credit card debt
How to manage credit card debt
It is important to know how credit can change your spending power as well as know how you can recognize the danger signs of credit misuse.
www.shawlocal.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
How to manage credit card debt
Congress advances whole milk bill
thepaper1901.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Congress advances whole milk bill
I-55 project in Livingston County complete
thepaper1901.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I-55 project in Livingston County complete
Livingston County Democratic Party to Present Candidate Forum
thepaper1901.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Livingston County Democratic Party to Present Candidate Forum
5 Things to Do: Outdoor adventures at Starved Rock, New Year’s Eve events for kids and adults
5 Things to Do: Outdoor adventures at Starved Rock, New Year’s Eve events for kids and adults
Starved Rock Lodge will host guided hikes and historic trolley tours Dec. 27-28.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
5 Things to Do: Outdoor adventures at Starved Rock, New Year’s Eve events for kids and adults
Minooka 201 officials highlight family, communication engagement efforts
Minooka 201 officials highlight family, communication engagement efforts
An attendance awareness campaign, classroom storytime events and a parent survey are some of the disparate ways Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 officials have been working to strengthen...
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December 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Minooka 201 officials highlight family, communication engagement efforts
Kendall-Grundy Advisory Board looking for community members
Kendall-Grundy Advisory Board looking for community members
To be eligible for the board, one must live in Kendall or Grundy counties and be low‑income or represent the low‑income community.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Kendall-Grundy Advisory Board looking for community members
City of Morris hosts blood drive Friday, Jan. 9
City of Morris hosts blood drive Friday, Jan. 9
The City of Morris is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 in the community room at city hall, 700 N. Division St.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
City of Morris hosts blood drive Friday, Jan. 9
Will County infant’s death remains under investigation
Will County infant’s death remains under investigation
Will County authorities are still investigating the death of an infant who was born in a toilet and buried in a box in Wilmington, police said.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Will County infant’s death remains under investigation
Morris firefighters, police respond to helicopter crash at Morris Airport
Morris firefighters, police respond to helicopter crash at Morris Airport
Firefighters arrived on-scene to find a privately-owned gyro chopper had crash-landed.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Morris firefighters, police respond to helicopter crash at Morris Airport
Minooka keeps on rolling: The Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook
Minooka keeps on rolling: The Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook
Minooka keeps rolling, Joliet Central and Catholic turning it around and more in the Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Minooka keeps on rolling: The Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook