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Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast
Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see flights canceled and delayed after winter storm
Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast
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December 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast
The store is owned by Shorewood couple Stephanie and Evan Ott and is in the space that formerly housed Happenstance Goods.
New vintage store in downtown Oswego offers unique items for holiday shoppers
The store is owned by Shorewood couple Stephanie and Evan Ott and is in the space that formerly housed Happenstance Goods.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The store is owned by Shorewood couple Stephanie and Evan Ott and is in the space that formerly housed Happenstance Goods.
A Marengo resident was taken to a Rockford hospital after slicing fingers in a snowblower Saturday.
Man’s fingers sliced in snowblower Saturday in Marengo
A Marengo resident was taken to a Rockford hospital after slicing fingers in a snowblower Saturday.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A Marengo resident was taken to a Rockford hospital after slicing fingers in a snowblower Saturday.
City Council also will vote on $54.5 million property tax levy for next year.
Public hearing on Joliet’s $305 million 2026 budget set for Tuesday
City Council also will vote on $54.5 million property tax levy for next year.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
City Council also will vote on $54.5 million property tax levy for next year.
McHenry City Council is set to consider suggestions in downtown parking study at its Monday-night meeting.
Study: McHenry’s downtown has enough parking, but can utilize it better
McHenry City Council is set to consider suggestions in downtown parking study at its Monday-night meeting.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
McHenry City Council is set to consider suggestions in downtown parking study at its Monday-night meeting.
Matthew Mosur regularly drove by a vacant, 113-year-old Algonquin home that caught his eye. In June, he bought the house and took on the challenge of renovating it.
Long vacant, 113-year-old home in Algonquin gets new life, echoing village investment in Old Town
Matthew Mosur regularly drove by a vacant, 113-year-old Algonquin home that caught his eye. In June, he bought the house and took on the challenge of renovating it.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Matthew Mosur regularly drove by a vacant, 113-year-old Algonquin home that caught his eye. In June, he bought the house and took on the challenge of renovating it.
Fifth grader Delilah Stamp of Oakwood Hills has taken home dozens of medals competing in the martial art across the country.
Oakwood Hills girl, 10, reaches national level in taekwondo
Fifth grader Delilah Stamp of Oakwood Hills has taken home dozens of medals competing in the martial art across the country.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Fifth grader Delilah Stamp of Oakwood Hills has taken home dozens of medals competing in the martial art across the country.
Crystal Lake has updated its street parking regulations in response to Lake Roots, a new café, market and bar that's bringing in more cars to a residential area.
‘Good problem’: Success of new Crystal Lake café and market prompts city to regulate overflow parking
Crystal Lake has updated its street parking regulations in response to Lake Roots, a new café, market and bar that's bringing in more cars to a residential area.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Crystal Lake has updated its street parking regulations in response to Lake Roots, a new café, market and bar that's bringing in more cars to a residential area.
Space heaters are most often responsible for home-heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Red Cross urges safety with space heaters in winter months
Space heaters are most often responsible for home-heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Space heaters are most often responsible for home-heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
On Monday, a fast-moving system is expected to bring accumulating snow across the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service
Northern Illinois faces another round of snow Monday as arctic air settles in
On Monday, a fast-moving system is expected to bring accumulating snow across the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service
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November 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On Monday, a fast-moving system is expected to bring accumulating snow across the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service
A widespread early-season winter storm delivered a swath of heavy snow across northern Illinois on Saturday, with several communities topping eight inches and some approaching a foot
Winter storm drops up to 12 inches across northern Illinois: Here are the snow totals
A widespread early-season winter storm delivered a swath of heavy snow across northern Illinois on Saturday, with several communities topping eight inches and some approaching a foot
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November 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A widespread early-season winter storm delivered a swath of heavy snow across northern Illinois on Saturday, with several communities topping eight inches and some approaching a foot
The Bristol Kendall Fire District responded around 2:40 p.m. to a structure fire in the 5000 block of Danielle Lane.
Fire officials warn to clean out chimneys after bird’s nest catches fire in Kendall County home
The Bristol Kendall Fire District responded around 2:40 p.m. to a structure fire in the 5000 block of Danielle Lane.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The Bristol Kendall Fire District responded around 2:40 p.m. to a structure fire in the 5000 block of Danielle Lane.
Dimmick School in La Salle has announced its honor roll and high honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year.
Dimmick school announces first trimester honor roll
Dimmick School in La Salle has announced its honor roll and high honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Dimmick School in La Salle has announced its honor roll and high honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year.
The Class 7A/8A games have been rescheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening at Northern Illinois University.
Class 7A/8A finals to be held Wednesday at Northern Illinois
The Class 7A/8A games have been rescheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening at Northern Illinois University.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Class 7A/8A games have been rescheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening at Northern Illinois University.
A man is in serious condition from a crash that ejected him from the car Friday night in McHenry, officials report.
Man ejected from car in crash seriously injured in McHenry
A man is in serious condition from a crash that ejected him from the car Friday night in McHenry, officials report.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A man is in serious condition from a crash that ejected him from the car Friday night in McHenry, officials report.
Several areas of Northern Illinois experienced heavy snow Saturday providing enjoyment for some and headaches for others.
Photos: Saturday snow, fun for some headache for others
Several areas of Northern Illinois experienced heavy snow Saturday providing enjoyment for some and headaches for others.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Several areas of Northern Illinois experienced heavy snow Saturday providing enjoyment for some and headaches for others.
A storm with accumulating snow blanketing Northern Illinois started early Saturday morning and is expected to continue through the evening with peak snowfalls in the late afternoon.
Heavy snow to continue Saturday in northern Illinois
A storm with accumulating snow blanketing Northern Illinois started early Saturday morning and is expected to continue through the evening with peak snowfalls in the late afternoon.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A storm with accumulating snow blanketing Northern Illinois started early Saturday morning and is expected to continue through the evening with peak snowfalls in the late afternoon.
A fully engulfed outbuilding in the rural countryside lit up the Yorkville-area early morning darkness on Nov. 26.
Building burned to ground in rural Yorkville-area near Illinois Route 47
A fully engulfed outbuilding in the rural countryside lit up the Yorkville-area early morning darkness on Nov. 26.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A fully engulfed outbuilding in the rural countryside lit up the Yorkville-area early morning darkness on Nov. 26.
The Chicago Bears made a statement in front of a national audience on Friday afternoon when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15. Here are the five big takeaways from a momentous win.
5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles
The Chicago Bears made a statement in front of a national audience on Friday afternoon when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15. Here are the five big takeaways from a momentous win.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Chicago Bears made a statement in front of a national audience on Friday afternoon when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15. Here are the five big takeaways from a momentous win.
The Chicago Bears found their killer instinct on Friday night in their 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They did it by stopping the NFL's most-controversial play, the tush push.
How the Chicago Bears found their killer instinct by stopping the Eagles’ tush push
The Chicago Bears found their killer instinct on Friday night in their 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They did it by stopping the NFL's most-controversial play, the tush push.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Chicago Bears found their killer instinct on Friday night in their 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They did it by stopping the NFL's most-controversial play, the tush push.
Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift rushed for a combined 255 yards, Caleb Williams threw a clutch TD pass in the fourth quarter, and the
Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles 25-15 on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles 25-15 on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Bears run over defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Here’s what you need to know
Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift rushed for a combined 255 yards, Caleb Williams threw a clutch TD pass in the fourth quarter, and the
Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles 25-15 on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift rushed for a combined 255 yards, Caleb Williams threw a clutch TD pass in the fourth quarter, and the
Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles 25-15 on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles 25-15 on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-15, on Friday in Philadelphia. The Bears are now 9-3 this season.
Photos: Bears move to 9-3 with Black Friday win over Eagles
The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-15, on Friday in Philadelphia. The Bears are now 9-3 this season.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-15, on Friday in Philadelphia. The Bears are now 9-3 this season.
The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties
Heavy snow to peak Saturday from Noon to 8 p.m. as winter storm hits northern Illinois
The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties
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November 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties
After previous successes, Pace is proposing to extend express bus service to I-290 and I-88 to connect the western suburbs with Chicago.
Should I-290 and I-88 be next routes for express buses? Pace wants to know
After previous successes, Pace is proposing to extend express bus service to I-290 and I-88 to connect the western suburbs with Chicago.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
After previous successes, Pace is proposing to extend express bus service to I-290 and I-88 to connect the western suburbs with Chicago.
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday
Wilmington wins Class 2A state football title in dominant fashion over Maroa-Forsyth
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday
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November 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday