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The peaceful protest in Crest Hill comes on the heels of a decision by the Diocese of Joliet to close the school due to dropping enrollment.
The Romeoville Police Department made a number of arrests in the past week and several local residents were charged with criminal offenses.
The New Trier Democrats and other local groups will gather after the leak of a Supreme Court opinion signaling Roe v. Wade being overturned.
The aerospace company has called Chicago home since 2001, but reports indicate the company wants to be closer to government contracts.
The man was taken into custody at O'Hare Airport after he opened the plane's emergency exit as the aircraft taxied to the gate.
Stations oppose stickers that tout the suspension of Illinois' gas tax hikes and the $500 daily fine stations face for not posting stickers.
Local moms recently responded to a Patch call-out asking for them to showcase how much they have in common with their children.
Illinois is one of 10 states where children have been diagnosed with severe cases of hepatitis, which involves inflammation of the liver.
The popular Highland Park music venue is offering more than 100 concerts two years after it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The national fitness chain is offering a high school summer pass that allows students to use local gyms without any fees through August 31.
Kreutz was dismissed as an analyst for CHGO Sports after he reportedly grabbed the neck of another staff member during a meeting on Monday.
The national fitness chain is offering a high school summer pass that allows students to use local gyms without any fees through August 31.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued the proclamation as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise and masks remain optional around Illinois.
The full-body workout for women will be offered eight times this month before the studio celebrates its grand opening in Lemont this summer.
J.B. Pritzker says abortion will remain "safe and legal" in Illinois if the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalizes it is overturned.
Two people died after jumping into the Little Calumet River early Saturday after police said 5 people stole a Rolls Royce in Chicago.
Northwestern students were told to shelter in place before a carjacking suspect sought by police was found in the basement of a building.
Officers handed out 84 tickets for drivers using their cell phones while behind the wheel and also pulled over 11 drivers for speeding.
Residents who fly domestically will need to have a REAL ID by May 3, 2023, which will be issued instead of a traditional driver's license.
Performances of the show will be presented between May 12 and 14 and local senior citizens have a chance to see a free preview of the show.
