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Plans Underway To Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, Who Passed Yesterday
Plans Underway To Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, Who Passed Yesterday - 1340 WJOL
Planning is underway to honor the life of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The civil rights activist and two-time...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Plans Underway To Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, Who Passed Yesterday
Micky Dolenz- 60 Years Of The Monkees At The Rialto
Micky Dolenz- 60 Years Of The Monkees At The Rialto - 1340 WJOL
Micky Dolenz- 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES will be at the Rialto Square Theatre on Sunday, November...
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February 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Micky Dolenz- 60 Years Of The Monkees At The Rialto
District 202 CAPE Parent Group Seeks Nominations For Annual District Award
District 202 CAPE Parent Group Seeks Nominations For Annual District Award - 1340 WJOL
Community members are invited to nominate a District 202 staff member or community member for the 2026...
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February 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
District 202 CAPE Parent Group Seeks Nominations For Annual District Award
Iron & Oak Barrel Co - Channahon, IL Patch
Iron & Oak Barrel Co - Channahon, IL Patch
Check out the latest business promotion from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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February 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Iron & Oak Barrel Co - Channahon, IL Patch
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. McHenry, FVC boys basketball
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. McHenry, FVC boys basketball
Cary-Grove faces McHenry in Fox Valley Conference boys basketball on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at McHenry High School.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. McHenry, FVC boys basketball
Henry "Hank" Arnold DeSandre | Channahon, IL Patch
Henry "Hank" Arnold DeSandre
One of your neighbors posted in Obituaries. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Henry "Hank" Arnold DeSandre | Channahon, IL Patch
She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Man's Driveway, SAFE-T-Act ...
She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Man's Driveway, SAFE-T-Act Detention Imposed: Prosecutors
Channahon police are quite familiar with Plainfield resident Marissa Wampole, 22, who they've arrested multiple times in recent months.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM
She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Man's Driveway, SAFE-T-Act ...
She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Mans Driveway, SAFE-T-Act ... - Patch
She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Mans Driveway, SAFE-T-Act Detention Imposed: Prosecutors
Channahon police are quite familiar with Plainfield resident Marissa Wampole, 22, who theyve arrested multiple times in recent months.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:30 AM
She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Mans Driveway, SAFE-T-Act ... - Patch
Photos: Wilmington vs. Manteno, boys basketball
Photos: Wilmington vs. Manteno, boys basketball
Wilmington outscored Manteno 60-35 at Manteno High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Photos: Wilmington vs. Manteno, boys basketball
Photos: Joliet West vs. Joliet Central Boys Basketball
Photos: Joliet West vs. Joliet Central Boys Basketball
Joliet West rolls past crosstown rival 71-41 on Tuesday night.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Photos: Joliet West vs. Joliet Central Boys Basketball
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Advance to Science Regionals - Patch
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Advance to Science Regionals
One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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February 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Advance to Science Regionals - Patch
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
From Capitol News Illinois: Mendrick has been a vocal critic of the state’s SAFE-T Act, and also says public schools should return to focusing on teaching basic skills such as reading, writing and math,...
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February 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
Will County public defender plans to retire this year
Will County public defender plans to retire this year
The Will County public defender will retire in October and the selection process for a new defender is expected to take place late summer.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Will County public defender plans to retire this year
Cost of menstrual products offset by Lockport Township pilot program
Cost of menstrual products offset by Lockport Township pilot program
The “Women’s Wellness Closet” will provide one free bundle of menstrual and personal care products every 30 days – while supplies last – to Lockport Township residents of all ages based on need.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Cost of menstrual products offset by Lockport Township pilot program
Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles
Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025. Here's a look back at how Poles has...
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February 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles
I-80 crash in New Lenox causes damage to Illinois State Police vehicle
I-80 crash in New Lenox causes damage to Illinois State Police vehicle
An Oak Lawn motorist is accused of violating Scott’s Law in a crash on Interstate 80 near New Lenox that damaged an Illinois State Police vehicle.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I-80 crash in New Lenox causes damage to Illinois State Police vehicle
Herald-News seeking ‘Women of the Year’ submissions
Herald-News seeking ‘Women of the Year’ submissions
We invite Will County organizations to submit a brief biography of their honorees.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Herald-News seeking ‘Women of the Year’ submissions
CCL/ESCC football notes: Nazareth’s Chris Kasky, Luke Injaychock gaining offers from Power 4 schools
CCL/ESCC football notes: Nazareth’s Chris Kasky, Luke Injaychock gaining offers from Power 4 schools
Nazareth juniors Chris Kasky and Luke Injaychock have picked up several offers from Power 4 schools since the conclusion of the 2025 season. Trenton Walker, a senior and three-star prospect, has signed...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
CCL/ESCC football notes: Nazareth’s Chris Kasky, Luke Injaychock gaining offers from Power 4 schools
Joliet not sure how much it will pay to stage events at new City Square
Joliet not sure how much it will pay to stage events at new City Square
How much is Joliet willing to pay for entertainment and events this year? There is no firm number yet the city said.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Joliet not sure how much it will pay to stage events at new City Square
Will County Health Dept. offers free Narcan training to help reverse opioid overdoses
Will County Health Dept. offers free Narcan training to help reverse opioid overdoses
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with the Will County Health Department, is offering free virtual Narcan training from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Will County Health Dept. offers free Narcan training to help reverse opioid overdoses
Celebrate National Drink Wine Day Feb. 18 at these northern Illinois wineries
Celebrate National Drink Wine Day Feb. 18 at these northern Illinois wineries
National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Celebrate National Drink Wine Day Feb. 18 at these northern Illinois wineries
State Trooper Squad Struck In New Lenox
State Trooper Squad Struck In New Lenox - 1340 WJOL
An Illinois State Police (ISP) squad car was damaged on I-80 when it was struck by another...
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February 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
State Trooper Squad Struck In New Lenox
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boating Safety Classes
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boating Safety Classes - 1340 WJOL
Are you a boat owner in Illinois? Did you know that if you were born after January...
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February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boating Safety Classes
ABC-7’S Leah Hope Attacked In Chicago
ABC-7'S Leah Hope Attacked In Chicago - 1340 WJOL
A man is accused of attacking a Chicago television news reporter. Noah Johnson has been charged with...
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February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
ABC-7’S Leah Hope Attacked In Chicago