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Route 113 Downed Power Lines Cause Traffic Disruption Sunday Morning 

Custer Park, IL - Early Sunday morning, commuters on Route 113, approximately one mile east of Irish Lane in Custer Park, encountered an unexpected obstacle. Power lines, brought down...

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Wheaton Streets to Close for Annual Wiesbrook Tiger Trot This Saturday

Wheaton, IL - Residents and visitors to Wheaton should prepare for temporary street closures this Saturday morning due to the annual Wiesbrook Tiger Trot....

Chicago, IL – Local Experts Emphasize the Importance of Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Chicago area residents are being urged to understand the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, which are found in many everyday devices but can pose...

Cedar Lake Farmers Market Offers Free Booths to Community Groups for 2024 Season

Cedar Lake, IN - The Cedar Lake Farmers Market is set to welcome community groups and nonprofits with open arms this season.  Starting from May...

Munster, IN – Record Intake at Humane Indiana Wildlife Center Cancels Major Fundraiser

Munster, IN - The Humane Indiana Wildlife center in Northern Indiana has reported a record-breaking intake of over 350 orphaned animals in just the...

Kankakee, IL – River Valley Metro Mass Transit Surpasses 14 Million Rides Milestone

Kankakee, IL - River Valley Metro Mass Transit has surpassed a significant milestone, recording over 14 million rides since starting operations in 1999.  This achievement...

Severe Storm Warning for Northern Illinois: 1-Inch Hail and 60 MPH Winds Threaten Will, Kankakee Counties

Chicago, IL - The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe weather alert for parts of northern Illinois, including Will and Kankakee...
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