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From Wheaton Patch, Plainfield Patch and 23 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Wheaton Patch32 minutes ago
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 27 In Wheaton, on Wheaton PatchDowntown Wheaton will twinkle with hundreds of lights when the holiday season officially kicks off with a parade and tree lighting.
Plainfield Patch49 minutes ago
New Massage Parlor To Open On Route 59 In Plainfield, on Plainfield PatchHand and Stone will take over the space on Route 59 that Massage Envy vacated when it moved locations.
Glenview Patch1 hour ago
Driver Accused Of Running Over Foot: Glenview Blotter, on Glenview PatchThe driver denied striking the complainant during a road rage dispute. Police also reported a business scam and catalytic converter thefts.
The Beverly Review1 hour ago
Bears honor Dawczak as Coach of Week, on The Beverly ReviewThe Chicago Bears named Coach Ron Dawczak as the Week 8 Bears Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week on Oct. 23. Dawczak was honored with a ceremony at the
Plainfield Patch1 hour ago
Could Golf Simulator Open In Plainfield? Plan Commission To Consider Application, on Plainfield PatchThe indoor golf facility would open in the former Peter Rubi grocery store.
WSPYnews.com2 hours ago
Gobbler Hobbler 10K to affect Oswego-area roads Sunday, on WSPYnews.comThe Oswego Police Department is asking drivers to use caution Sunday on several roads affected by the annual Gobbler Hobbler 10K.
WBBM Newsradio2 hours ago
$2.8 million upgrade planned for Greene Valley preserve, on WBBM NewsradioNAPERVILLE, Ill. (WBBM Newsradio) – A $2.8 million improvement project at Greene Valley Forest Preserve will bring a safer entrance, new picnic amenities and easier access to the East Branch of the DuPage River. Plans include moving the Greene Road entrance farther north to improve visibility, building a picnic shelter and adding a canoe and kayak launch with an accessible trail connection. Kevin Horsfall, director of planning and development for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, outlined the work at a commission meeting in September. “A new shelter, flush washroom will be…
WSPYnews.com2 hours ago
Local high school students help run Election Day polls, on WSPYnews.comYoung people are helping to run polling places during Tuesday’s general election.
Downers Grove Patch2 hours ago
Kids On E-Bikes Seen As Halloween Decorations Vandalized In Downers Grove: Police, on Downers Grove PatchResidents reported seeing kids on e-bikes and surveillance footage of one incident showed kids on e-bikes hitting a Halloween decoration.
Daily Herald2 hours ago
‘Illumination’ at Morton Arboretum vies for top spot in national holiday lights contest, on Daily HeraldJust when you thought the election was over, organizers at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle are hoping supporters will take to the (online) polls one more time to help them score some national recognitio...
Shaw Local2 hours ago
Four-bedroom house sells in Yorkville for $650,000, on Shaw LocalA single-family house located at 6192 South Woods Court in Yorkville was sold for $650,000 on Oct. 20.
NCTV172 hours ago
Naperville District 203 officials reviewing summer school program, on NCTV17Colder temperatures might be setting in, but Naperville School District 203 officials recently had warm-weathered thoughts in mind as the
WGN-TV3 hours ago
Midday Fix – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, on WGN-TVJacqueline Schultz Warner – Natural Talent Productions Rex Meyer – keyboardist Cale Singleton – performer Rachel Prescott – performer Emma Cook – performer Danny Parrott – performer Pete Lawson – performer Juan Gonzalez – performer http://www.NaturalTalentProductions.com Check Out: Natural Talent Productions musical production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Performing at the
Rockford Sun3 hours ago
Harlem will host Burlington Central in Class 6A football second round, on Rockford SunHarlem (10-0) hosts Burlington Central (8-3) in the Class 6A second round at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
WSPYnews.com3 hours ago
IHSA Girls Volleyball Sectional Semifinals Schedule, on WSPYnews.comIHSA Girls Volleyball - Sectional Semifinals
Forest Park Review3 hours ago
Prairie path to connect to Forest Park, on Forest Park ReviewIDOT, Cook County plan to extend east trailhead of prairie path in Maywood to Des Plaines River along Maybrook Drive
NCTV173 hours ago
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office warns against law enforcement caller scams, on NCTV17The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office has alerted residents to a law enforcement impersonation scam in a news release. Scam callers
Naperville Patch4 hours ago
Downtown Naperville Introduces New Event For Holiday Season, on Naperville PatchThe Downtown Glow event is scheduled for Nov. 27.
WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM4 hours ago
Only One Illinois City Lands In The Top 25 Of Safest Cities List, on WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FMOne Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.
Glen Ellyn Patch4 hours ago
Destroy Old Jack-O'-Lanterns At Pumpkin Smash In Glen Ellyn, on Glen Ellyn PatchResidents can bring baseball bats and shovels to sustainably smash old pumpkins at Glen Ellyn Park District's Pumpkin Smash.
Geneva Patch4 hours ago
More Than 20 Authors Slated To Participate In 3rd Annual Fall Author Fest At Geneva Public Library, on Geneva PatchThe three-event Fall Author Fest will conclude with more than 20 authors gathering to share their work and connect with readers.
Shaw Local4 hours ago
Plainfield village trustees open to proposed industrial development on far west side, on Shaw LocalThe project would expand on DHL Supply Chain’s initial project, a 1.2 million-square-foot building known as the Plainfield Logistics Centre that is located at the southeast corner of Ridge Road and 143d Street.
Shaw Local4 hours ago
Plano veteran and student will make keynote speech at Waubonsee Community College Veterans Day observance, on Shaw LocalWaubonsee Community College's annual Veterans Day observance will feature Nathanel Welter, of Plano, a U.S. Navy veteran and president of the school's Veterans Club.
WSPYnews.com4 hours ago
Affordability, immigration among issues driving Plano voters, on WSPYnews.comA variety of issues are driving Plano-area voters to the polls.
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference5 hours ago
Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week - November 2, on Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMADISON, Wis.--Following are the WIAC Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for the week of October 26 - November 1
Southwest Regional Publishing5 hours ago
Palos Hills police charge drivers in DUI and license cases; two wallets stolen from unlocked cars, on Southwest Regional PublishingTwo wallets were stolen from unlocked cars a block apart on West 106th and West 107th streets in Palos Hills.
WSPYnews.com5 hours ago
Kendall County Board moves regular meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday, on WSPYnews.comThe Kendall County Board is meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Kendall County Office Building at 504 S. Main St. in Yorkville. The board moved its regular Tuesday meeting
Homer Glen Patch5 hours ago
Lockport Boys Varsity Soccer Team Advances To State Semi-Finals, on Homer Glen PatchLockport defeated Lyons Township in the super-sectional to advance to state.
Shaw Local6 hours ago
Find unique gifts and festive fun at these northern Illinois Christmas markets and craft fairs, on Shaw LocalShop for unique, handmade gifts at these holiday markets in northern Illinois this season.
NCTV177 hours ago
Cress Creek Garden Club helps Naperville bloom, on NCTV17The Cress Creek Garden Club was founded over 50 years ago. What started as a small, Naperville neighborhood garden club
WCSJ News7 hours ago
Sandwich City Council approves $79,810 sewer manhole relining contract, on WCSJ NewsThe Sandwich City Council approved a $79,810 agreement with Innovative Underground of Plano for sewer manhole relining during its Monday, Nov. 2, meeting, moving forward with work planned for the
WCSJ News8 hours ago
Polls open across Illinois for 2026 midterm general election, on WCSJ NewsPolls are open until 7 p.m. Tuesday for the midterm general election.
Shaw Local8 hours ago
Four-bedroom home in Geneva sells for $485,000, on Shaw LocalA single-family home located at 2305 Pepper Valley Drive in Geneva has a new owner since Oct. 19.
Shaw Local8 hours ago
2026 IHSA football playoff pairings: Second-round previews for all CCL teams, on Shaw LocalLoyola hosts York in Class 8A, Brother Rice battles Batavia in Class 7A, Providence heads to Morgan Park in Class 5A, and Montini faces off with Morris in Class 4A. Here are second-round playoff previews for all CCL football teams.
Shaw Local8 hours ago
First meeting for Somonauk Creek watershed planned for Wednesday, on Shaw LocalThe meeting is from 2 to 4 p.m. so that conservation district officials can understand local water resource concerns and identify practical recommendations to protect and improve water quality throughout the watershed.
Shaw Local8 hours ago
Four-bedroom home in Oswego sells for $550,000, on Shaw LocalA single-family home, built in 1998, in Oswego was sold on Oct. 22 for $550,000.
NBC 5 Chicago8 hours ago
What time do polls open and close today? 2026 Illinois Election Day guide, on NBC 5 ChicagoPolls in Illinois for Election Day officially open at 6am, and if you're in line before they close, you can still vote.
CBS Chicago9 hours ago
You can still register to vote on Election Day 2026 in Illinois. Here's how., on CBS ChicagoIf you want to vote in the 2026 Illinois midterm election, you can still register and vote on Election Day.
WBEZ Chicago9 hours ago
Gabby Shanahan, Jessica Dixon Heitman square off in suburban statehouse race spurred by scandal, on WBEZ ChicagoThe race for the 97th District House seat could have implications for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch.
Chicago Sun-Times15 hours ago
2 officers, 2 civilians hospitalized after CPD vehicle collides with car in Chicago Lawn, on Chicago Sun-TimesThe crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 6700 block of South California Avenue, police said.
In brief
The short notes of Daily Aurora’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Your ballotAurora-area voters will choose candidates from governor and U.S.
Aurora-area voters will choose candidates from governor and U.S. senator to county board, and will cast ballots on two referenda questions. District boundaries cross municipal lines, so two neighbors may get different ballots.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Aurora Patch
School closingsOswego District 308 and Indian Prairie District 204 are closed Tuesday for Election Day.
Oswego District 308 and Indian Prairie District 204 are closed Tuesday for Election Day. Illinois law lets any school without classes serve as a polling place.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NBC 5 Chicago
Christmas treeChicago's 113th Christmas tree is a nearly 50-foot Norway spruce from the Clark family of Campton Hills, in Kane County.
Chicago's 113th Christmas tree is a nearly 50-foot Norway spruce from the Clark family of Campton Hills, in Kane County. It was cut down Monday and heads to Millennium Park, where the lighting is set for Fri., Nov. 20. The tree came from Kane County, and NBC 5 Chicago says it stood in the Clarks' front yard for 22 years, and Secret Chicago says it stays up through Jan. 10, 2027.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: CBS Chicago, NBC 5 Chicago, Block Club Chicago, Secret Chicago
Marmion hoopsMarmion Academy has gone co-ed, admitting around 40 freshmen and sophomore girls this school year.
Marmion Academy has gone co-ed, admitting around 40 freshmen and sophomore girls this school year. The 11 on its first girls basketball team in the school's 93-year history opened practice Monday.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Chicago Sun-Times
Transit budgetThe Northern Illinois Transit Authority proposed a $5.02 billion operating budget for 2027, up 15% from $4.3 billion.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority proposed a $5.02 billion operating budget for 2027, up 15% from $4.3 billion. It's NITA's first budget for CTA, Metra and Pace, and it includes no fare increases.
Around Illinois · Today’s editionSource: Chicago Sun-Times
Baseball awardsCubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is a finalist for NL Most Valuable Player with Shohei Ohtani and Brice Turang.
Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is a finalist for NL Most Valuable Player with Shohei Ohtani and Brice Turang. White Sox manager Will Venable is a finalist for AL Manager of the Year.
Around Illinois · Today’s editionSource: Daily Herald