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The La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board accepted separation agreements Tuesday for the district’s superintendent and business manager following an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the two administrators.
L-P HS Board accepts separation deals for superintendent
The La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board accepted separation agreements Tuesday for the district’s superintendent and business manager following an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the two administrators.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board accepted separation agreements Tuesday for the district’s superintendent and business manager following an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the two administrators.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team’s coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they started preparing for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.
What Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears coordinators said Tuesday ahead of playing the Eagles
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team’s coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they started preparing for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team’s coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they started preparing for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said.
The Chicago Bears would've been without Tyrique Stevenson and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell on Tuesday in an estimated report. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon would've been full participants.
Chicago Bears injury report: Tyrique Stevenson, T.J. Edwards miss practice in estimated report
The Chicago Bears would've been without Tyrique Stevenson and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell on Tuesday in an estimated report. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon would've been full participants.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Chicago Bears would've been without Tyrique Stevenson and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell on Tuesday in an estimated report. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon would've been full participants.
Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.
Is it too late to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey? It depends.
Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli is giving back during the holidays by offering 100 free loaves of bread the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Cary Breaking Bread to give away free loaves on Thanksgiving eve
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli is giving back during the holidays by offering 100 free loaves of bread the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Breaking Bread Catering & Deli is giving back during the holidays by offering 100 free loaves of bread the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
A teacher had petitioned a protective order that alleged a Joliet woman threatened to kill her and filed a false report against her with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, court records show.
Joliet woman charged with threatening to kill teacher
A teacher had petitioned a protective order that alleged a Joliet woman threatened to kill her and filed a false report against her with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, court records show.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A teacher had petitioned a protective order that alleged a Joliet woman threatened to kill her and filed a false report against her with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, court records show.
Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.
Strong winds Wednesday, followed by snow after Thanksgiving, could mess up holiday travel coming and going
Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.
A Streator murderer drew an 80-year sentence and has only a limited amount of time off. Malcolm Whitfield will be north of 100 years old by the time he completes his sentencing mandates.
Whitfield gets 80 years for Streator murder
A Streator murderer drew an 80-year sentence and has only a limited amount of time off. Malcolm Whitfield will be north of 100 years old by the time he completes his sentencing mandates.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A Streator murderer drew an 80-year sentence and has only a limited amount of time off. Malcolm Whitfield will be north of 100 years old by the time he completes his sentencing mandates.
A special meeting was called for Friday but then canceled because it fell on a legal holiday.
Will County Board cancels meeting to deal with 2026 budget deficit
A special meeting was called for Friday but then canceled because it fell on a legal holiday.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A special meeting was called for Friday but then canceled because it fell on a legal holiday.
A McHenry home sustained damage in a fire.
Occupants, 2 dogs evacuate house on fire in McHenry
A McHenry home sustained damage in a fire.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A McHenry home sustained damage in a fire.
A Streamwood man charged with firing a gun from a car in Cary last year has been denied pretrial release following his recent arrest.
Man charged with firing gun from car in Cary is detained over 1 year later
A Streamwood man charged with firing a gun from a car in Cary last year has been denied pretrial release following his recent arrest.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A Streamwood man charged with firing a gun from a car in Cary last year has been denied pretrial release following his recent arrest.
There are several Turkey Trots Thanksgiving morning where you can get in some exercise and also help a worthy cause.
Take a run or walk Thanksgiving morning and help local causes in McHenry County
There are several Turkey Trots Thanksgiving morning where you can get in some exercise and also help a worthy cause.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
There are several Turkey Trots Thanksgiving morning where you can get in some exercise and also help a worthy cause.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood reported seeing holding areas at the ICE facility in Broadview that 'did not meet ICE’s detention standards.'
Rep. Underwood has ‘serious concerns’ after getting look inside Broadview ICE facility
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood reported seeing holding areas at the ICE facility in Broadview that 'did not meet ICE’s detention standards.'
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November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood reported seeing holding areas at the ICE facility in Broadview that 'did not meet ICE’s detention standards.'
The Ottawa Downtown Association was honored with the 2025 Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization at the Illinois Main Street Awards Banquet.
Ottawa Downtown Association wins State revitalization award
The Ottawa Downtown Association was honored with the 2025 Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization at the Illinois Main Street Awards Banquet.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Ottawa Downtown Association was honored with the 2025 Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization at the Illinois Main Street Awards Banquet.
The county board last week approved a budget with a $2.8 million deficity. On Friday, they will try to balance it.
Will County Board to meet this week to discuss 2026 budget deficit
The county board last week approved a budget with a $2.8 million deficity. On Friday, they will try to balance it.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The county board last week approved a budget with a $2.8 million deficity. On Friday, they will try to balance it.
State. Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is encouraging community members to come forward and submit ideas for new legislation. Davis said the ideas could potentially be filed next year in the Illinois House of Representatives.
State. Rep Davis taking submission ideas for new legislation
State. Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is encouraging community members to come forward and submit ideas for new legislation. Davis said the ideas could potentially be filed next year in the Illinois House of Representatives.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
State. Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is encouraging community members to come forward and submit ideas for new legislation. Davis said the ideas could potentially be filed next year in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Nine of the governments that did submit plans took note of a fundamental challenge: they don’t control their residents’ salaries.
Eye On Illinois: Affordable housing law clearly isn’t the right tool to solve state’s problem
Nine of the governments that did submit plans took note of a fundamental challenge: they don’t control their residents’ salaries.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nine of the governments that did submit plans took note of a fundamental challenge: they don’t control their residents’ salaries.
The Troy Township Catastrophic Assistance program provides short-term financial assistance to households whose homes have been damaged and deemed uninhabitable.
Troy Township rolls out new program to support families after house fires
The Troy Township Catastrophic Assistance program provides short-term financial assistance to households whose homes have been damaged and deemed uninhabitable.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Troy Township Catastrophic Assistance program provides short-term financial assistance to households whose homes have been damaged and deemed uninhabitable.
Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season
Thanksgiving safety: How to avoid the kitchen dangers that send hundreds to hospitals
Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season
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November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season
The Downers Grove Village Council has rejected two proposed resolutions that would prevent ICE and U.S. Border Patrol from staging on village property and require police to monitor reports on the agencies' activities.
Proposal to restrict, monitor ICE in Downers Grove rejected by Village Council
The Downers Grove Village Council has rejected two proposed resolutions that would prevent ICE and U.S. Border Patrol from staging on village property and require police to monitor reports on the agencies' activities.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The Downers Grove Village Council has rejected two proposed resolutions that would prevent ICE and U.S. Border Patrol from staging on village property and require police to monitor reports on the agencies' activities.
Ten Hall High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for 2025-26 by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
Hall High School names 10 students as Illinois State Scholars
Ten Hall High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for 2025-26 by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Ten Hall High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for 2025-26 by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
Village Road and Angela Lane in the Crystal Lake area will see intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday morning.
Village Road and Angela Lane near Crystal Lake to see lane closures
Village Road and Angela Lane in the Crystal Lake area will see intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday morning.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Village Road and Angela Lane in the Crystal Lake area will see intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday morning.
The Sycamore branch of a specialty cupcake shop is closing its doors at the end of the month after opening in May.
Smallcakes to close in Sycamore
The Sycamore branch of a specialty cupcake shop is closing its doors at the end of the month after opening in May.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Sycamore branch of a specialty cupcake shop is closing its doors at the end of the month after opening in May.
Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.
Marseilles man gets 52 years for killing his father in 2024
Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.
McHenry County faith leaders from a variety of traditions reflected on gratitude and welcoming strangers at an interfaith Thanksgiving program.
Interfaith Thanksgiving program in Crystal Lake: ‘We count our blessings’
McHenry County faith leaders from a variety of traditions reflected on gratitude and welcoming strangers at an interfaith Thanksgiving program.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
McHenry County faith leaders from a variety of traditions reflected on gratitude and welcoming strangers at an interfaith Thanksgiving program.