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The private weather company said in its forecast, released Monday, that winter will have some “meteorological twists and turns."
Cortesi-Caruso has written "For One More Wish: A Journey Through Grief," which shares not only her story, but others' stories of grief.
Catapult a Pumpkin 2024 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 2 at the university, 1 University Parkway.
Halloween is just a few weeks away.
Building and outdoor renovations should be completed in the fall, and new indoor exhibits are scheduled to be installed in December.
Early morning frost is possible mid-week as temperatures could drop below freezing.
There will be a touch-a-truck, Sparky the fire dog, demonstrations, an obstacle course, food and more.
The park district will also share the winners on Lemont Patch and park district social media so residents can check out the winners.
The Bolingbrook restaurant offers dine-in, carry-out and online orders.
Chillier temperatures look like they are on the way.
Blount was told she was under arrest for the warrant, and resisted officers' attempts to handcuff her, according to police.
The man, identified as Declan Fase, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday after a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Lemont, officials said.
From 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Promenade Bolingbrook and the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce will offer a variety of free activities
To celebrate the reopening, the restaurant will also have a month-long Halloween pop-up bar.
In the Chicago area, chances are high that you'll get a good, clear view of the night sky on Thursday night.
The next sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the garage of the library.
It earned “Silver” recognition for the second straight year.
Kelly Lynn Fontaine will also serve 3 years probation for parading, demonstrating or picketing inside the Capitol.
This year, in Romeoville, recommended trick-or-treating hours are 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.
First, the LWMB will host the Lincoln-Way Marching Invitational at Lincoln-Way West High School on Oct. 12.
