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Christina Neitzke-Troike is running alongside video gambling and real estate mogul Rick Heidner, who hopes to challenge Gov. JB Pritzker.
Over the years, Manley has collected and donated hundreds of suitcases for children in foster care.
Wooden Paddle is offering free lunch throughout November for those losing their SNAP benefits.
The project is a 55-unit mixed residential development that is on the property formerly occupied by the Borg Warner facility.
Phase 2 of the subdivision consists of 116 lots.
Three prizes will be awarded for the decorating contest; a people's choice award, mayor's choice and Homer Glen Junior Woman's Club choice.
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents receive SNAP benefits.
The festive event features visits with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and the big countdown to light up downtown Frankfort.
LTHS defeated Sandburg, 21-14, in the first round.
Bolingbrook will play at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 at O'Plaine Campus, 500 N. O'Plaine Road.
The Griffins defeated Stevenson, 45-0, in the first round.
High winds and dry vegetation create a fire risk, the National Weather Service said.
The fair will offer a variety of free screenings, demonstrations and informational booths, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14.
The Club Lemont offers a full food menu, cocktail menu and five indoor golf bays.
Kristen Salwierak will take over the position in July; she currently serves as assistant principal at OQMS.
Plus, a look at November weather and the chance for measurable snowfall.
Volunteer re-enactors portraying voyageurs and settlers will fire the artillery Nov. 9 during a Living History Encounter.
Lemont will play at Kankakee at 3 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Bolingbrook is the no. 12 seed, while Oswego East is no. 21.
The grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes, police said.
