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Pritzker waives tax penalties for residents in 11 counties hit by severe storms

by News DeskJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Illinois residents and businesses in 11 counties affected by spring and early summer storms can now request waivers of tax penalties and interest if severe weather prevented them from filing or paying on time.

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New bookstore in Brookfield works with community

by Steve MetschJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

New Book Joy Booktique opened in late April in a small storefront at 3741 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield.

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Lyons Township Offers Free STEM Camp

by Carol McGowanJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

The Township of Lyons Clerk’s Office is offering a free STEM camp next month for students entering grades 5 through 9, marking the third consecutive year of the program. The camp runs August 10–14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the township offices, 6404 Joliet Road, […]

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Porfirio announces over $180,000 coming to area libraries

by News DeskJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Eleven libraries and school districts across the 11th Senate District will receive more than $180,000 in state grants to upgrade security, expand collections, and boost literacy programs.

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Forest View Holds Town Hall To Discuss McCook Water Deal, Plans $13M Lead Line Replacement

by News DeskJuly 8, 2026July 8, 2026

By: Carol McGowan Forest View Holds Town Hall To Discuss McCook Water Deal, Plans $13M Lead Line Replacement Forest View officials outlined an ambitious two-part infrastructure overhaul at a town hall Tuesday night: replacing the village’s 260 lead service lines over the next three to four years and handing over portions of its aging water […]

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Weekend storms fill McCook and Thornton reservoirs to near capacity

by Steve MetschJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Thanks to soggy weekend the Thornton and McCook reservoirs for the Deep Tunnel project are both near capacity.

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Bridgeview police disperse large July 4 fireworks crowd at Harlem and 84th Street

by News DeskJuly 6, 2026July 7, 2026

Trouble erupted Saturday night, July 4, in Bridgeview along Harlem Avenue near 84th Street, where a large gathering of people had assembled to set off fireworks. The situation deteriorated as the volume and intensity of pyrotechnics escalated beyond safe levels and the crowd began moving into nearby neighborhoods. Police Chief Ricardo Mancha described the Saturday […]