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Bourbonnais Snapshot: Capture Photography Fun at Snapshot Camp!

Bourbonnais, IL – Ready, set, snap! The Bourbonnais Park District is excited to announce the Snapshot Camp for young photographers aged 3-5. This hands-on camp, running from August 6th...

Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Bourbonnais Limits Garage Sales with New Permit Ordinance

Bourbonnais, IL - Residents of Bourbonnais will soon need a permit to hold garage sales, following a new...

Grundy County Issues Traffic Advisory for July 3rd Fireworks Show

Grundy County, IL - Expect heavy traffic near the Grundy County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 3rd, for the...

Wheaton French Market opens for 2023 season under new pavilion

WHEATON, IL - The much-awaited Wheaton French Market opened for the season this past weekend, attracting locals and visitors alike. The new pavilion at Liberty...

World’s Largest Monopoly Game, Christmas events among tourism projects funded in Illinois

CHICAGO, IL - Grant awards ranging from $15,000 to $500,000 have been awarded to 89 tourism-related projects across Illinois through the Tourism Attractions and Festivals...

Two Teenagers Killed in Easter Weekend Gun Violence Across Chicago

CHICAGO, IL - Chicago saw a wave of gun violence over the weekend, with at least 13 people being shot and 2 losing their lives....

Gardner Fire Chief Detains Suspect Who Fled Traffic Stop; Apprehension at BP Gas Station

GARDNER, IL - The Gardner Fire Chief is being hailed after detaining a suspect who fled a traffic stop on Sunday at I-55 and Gardner...

U.S. Forest Service Closes Blodgett Marsh Trail Bridge Due to Hazardous Conditions

WILMINGTON, IL - The U.S. Forest Service has announced the closure of the Blodgett Marsh Trail bridge at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie due to damage...

Shootout at Palos Hills Phone Store, No Injuries Reported Saturday 

PALOS HILLS, Ill. - Palos Hills Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance at Elite Mobile on 103rd Street at around 1:55 PM...
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