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Eileen Capodice won October’s 'Preserve the Moment' photo contest with her stunning photo of a coyote in McKinley Woods in Channahon.
Comments sought on proposed improvements to Lorenzo Road and Illinois 129 interchanges on Interstate 55 in Will County.
Jonathan Gutierrez-Manrique, 39, has been charged with aggravated fleeing, eluding a police officer and multiple driving offenses.
"The protection of children and young people is the highest priority of our church,” said Joliet Bishop Ronald A. Hicks.
According to MFPD, the temporary closure to the public is due to increasing COVID-19 cases in the region.
Harvest Week is a donation drive for holiday food items and toys. Village officials are encouraging residents to contribute.
The coronavirus pandemic may have changed the way Yorkville celebrates the holidays; however, it hasn't canceled them.
The library had originally planned to close its main branch until Thursday, Nov. 19 after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
The park district recently announced it is taking a three-week pause from all recreation programs through Thursday, Dec. 3.
Bring your family to the Birchwood Gym on Dec. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening of gingerbread fun!
All tests require pre-registration and cost $175, payable by cash or credit card, according to River Forest village officials.
Both lobbies will be closed to visitors starting Monday, Nov. 16 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, officials said.
Yorkville High and other schools in the Southwest Prairie Conference won't begin full basketball practices or competitions on Nov. 16.
Grant applications are due by Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at 4 p.m., according to Woodridge village officials.
Edison Banares, 72, of Palatine has been charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
According to library officials, the main branch will remain closed until Nov. 19.
The new rating is expected to benefit both commercial and residential property owners through potential insurance premium reductions.
The event is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. at the Hampton Inn in Yorkville.
According to Oak Park officials, the village's latest coronavirus victim was a resident of a local long-term care facility.
To celebrate its 40th year, participants will have 40 hours to complete a two-mile or five-mile run.
