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Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to their reddish-tan coats, begin their...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday...

Strong Chance of Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana, Substantial Rainfall Expected This Weekend 

Chicago, IL - Communities west of Highway 31 are on alert as meteorologists forecast substantial rainfall and a...

Former Illinois University Student Released Following Alleged Terrorist Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - An Urbana resident and former Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) student was released by the courts after...

Kankakee Alert: Immigrant Dropped Off by Police After Disturbing Home Entry Attempt in Wilmington 

Kankakee, IL - A decision by Wilmington police to transport a Venezuelan immigrant to Kankakee after a troubling...

Maternity BVM Youth Ministry to Host Garage Sale Fundraiser in Bourbonnais 

BOURBONNAIS, IL - The Maternity BVM Youth Ministry is gearing up for their annual garage sale fundraiser, set to take place from April 12th-14th at...

Illinois House Advances multiple-occupancy, Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill

The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a measure that would allow businesses, universities, and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy, all-gender bathrooms. The...

Champaign Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Juntian Tong, a 32-year-old resident of Champaign, Illinois, was arrested on Thursday for possession of child pornography.  According to University of Illinois Police,...

Joliet High School Briefly Locked Down After Gunshot Near Campus, multiple juveniles arrested 

JOLIET, Ill. - Joliet Police have arrested several juveniles after a gunshot was fired in the parking lot of Atotonilco Taqueria, leading to a...

Illinois to Restore Abandoned Mine Lands with $75.7 Million Federal Grant

Illinois has been awarded $75.7 million in federal funding to allow the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division of IDNR restoration of abandoned mine sites...

15% of Naperville Businesses in Compliance Check Fail on Nicotine Product Sales to Minors

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Twelve businesses in Naperville, Illinois, were cited for selling tobacco and alternative nicotine products to underage customers, following a round of compliance...
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