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Kendall Area Transit provides scheduled transportation services to any individual with a focus on seniors, individuals with disabilities and those otherwise unable to transport themselves.
Kendall Area Transit to provide more than 300 additional rides because of successful fundraiser
Kendall Area Transit provides scheduled transportation services to any individual with a focus on seniors, individuals with disabilities and those otherwise unable to transport themselves.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Kendall Area Transit provides scheduled transportation services to any individual with a focus on seniors, individuals with disabilities and those otherwise unable to transport themselves.
A crash Wednesday morning has shut down a stretch of Route 23 near Marengo.
Crash shuts down Route 23 near Marengo
A crash Wednesday morning has shut down a stretch of Route 23 near Marengo.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A crash Wednesday morning has shut down a stretch of Route 23 near Marengo.
An Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after being arrested as part of a narcotics investigation involving state and Kendall County police.
Aurora man charged for cocaine possession following months-long drug investigation
An Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after being arrested as part of a narcotics investigation involving state and Kendall County police.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM
An Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after being arrested as part of a narcotics investigation involving state and Kendall County police.
Construction at the site of the former St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb could be a go after repeated delays.
Construction at site of former St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb could begin this spring
Construction at the site of the former St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb could be a go after repeated delays.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Construction at the site of the former St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb could be a go after repeated delays.
Five people have been admitted to intensive care in La Salle County with the flu, health officials said Monday.
Flu activity ‘very high,’ sending some to hospitals in Illinois Valley
Five people have been admitted to intensive care in La Salle County with the flu, health officials said Monday.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Five people have been admitted to intensive care in La Salle County with the flu, health officials said Monday.
Joliet let the last agreement lapse in 2019 and then annexed land for the controversial NorthPoint Development warehouse plan.
Joliet OKs first boundary agreement with Elwood in 6 years
Joliet let the last agreement lapse in 2019 and then annexed land for the controversial NorthPoint Development warehouse plan.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Joliet let the last agreement lapse in 2019 and then annexed land for the controversial NorthPoint Development warehouse plan.
“No more war for oil.” “Resist the regime.” "Freedom over fascism." Demonstrators united in DeKalb on Tuesday holding signs with those messages to peacefully protest President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela
DeKalb rally draws dozens against U.S. military operation in Venezuela
“No more war for oil.” “Resist the regime.” "Freedom over fascism." Demonstrators united in DeKalb on Tuesday holding signs with those messages to peacefully protest President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela
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January 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
“No more war for oil.” “Resist the regime.” "Freedom over fascism." Demonstrators united in DeKalb on Tuesday holding signs with those messages to peacefully protest President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela
Iraq War veteran and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth slammed President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday, accusing the president of cowardice and unlawfully inciting a war with Venezuela with no clear plan for resolution while leaving Americans with rising cost of living crises.
Duckworth calls Trump ‘a coward and a liar’ with no clear plan in harsh rebuke over Venezuela strikes
Iraq War veteran and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth slammed President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday, accusing the president of cowardice and unlawfully inciting a war with Venezuela with no clear plan for resolution while leaving Americans with rising cost of living crises.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Iraq War veteran and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth slammed President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday, accusing the president of cowardice and unlawfully inciting a war with Venezuela with no clear plan for resolution while leaving Americans with rising cost of living crises.
Gloss Society, a local hair salon operated by four longtime stylists, has relocated to 2320 St. Vincent Ave. in La Salle.
Gloss Society relocates to St. Vincent Avenue in La Salle
Gloss Society, a local hair salon operated by four longtime stylists, has relocated to 2320 St. Vincent Ave. in La Salle.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Gloss Society, a local hair salon operated by four longtime stylists, has relocated to 2320 St. Vincent Ave. in La Salle.
Until proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.
If the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson partnership is to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good starting point
Until proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Until proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.
Potential buyers can attend a public preview from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the former restaurant to inspect the auction items before bidding. More information is at Grafe Auction’s website, grafeauction.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_SLNN?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot.
Items in former Chili’s restaurant in Plainfield to be sold off in online auction
Potential buyers can attend a public preview from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the former restaurant to inspect the auction items before bidding. More information is at Grafe Auction’s website, grafeauction.com.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Potential buyers can attend a public preview from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the former restaurant to inspect the auction items before bidding. More information is at Grafe Auction’s website, grafeauction.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_SLNN?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot.
Chad Feldotto replaces former executive director Tom Betsinger, who was charged last July with allegedly attempting to run over a person with his pickup truck in Yorkville and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Oswegoland Park District names new executive director
Chad Feldotto replaces former executive director Tom Betsinger, who was charged last July with allegedly attempting to run over a person with his pickup truck in Yorkville and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Chad Feldotto replaces former executive director Tom Betsinger, who was charged last July with allegedly attempting to run over a person with his pickup truck in Yorkville and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.
Chicago Bears injury report: Kyler Gordon returns in estimated report
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.
From Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”
Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures
From Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”
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January 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”
From Capitol News Illinois: Peoples Gas on Monday filed a $202.3 million rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, sparking public outcry and protests from consumer advocates.
Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body
From Capitol News Illinois: Peoples Gas on Monday filed a $202.3 million rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, sparking public outcry and protests from consumer advocates.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: Peoples Gas on Monday filed a $202.3 million rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, sparking public outcry and protests from consumer advocates.
With about 30 observers in the courtroom and on Zoom, a former Wonder Lake ski team instructor and grocery store owner admitted Tuesday to sexually abusing a child in the mid-1990s.
Ex-Wonder Lake ski instructor, store owner admits to abuse of child in ’90s, gets probation
With about 30 observers in the courtroom and on Zoom, a former Wonder Lake ski team instructor and grocery store owner admitted Tuesday to sexually abusing a child in the mid-1990s.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
With about 30 observers in the courtroom and on Zoom, a former Wonder Lake ski team instructor and grocery store owner admitted Tuesday to sexually abusing a child in the mid-1990s.
Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason on Tuesday made the decision after reading a doctor’s evaluation of Darryl Lee Jr., 19, who is charged with killing a man using a hammer and knife and injuring another person Oct. 22 at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oswego.
Kankakee man charged in fatal attack at Oswego Chick-fil-A restaurant found unfit to stand trial
Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason on Tuesday made the decision after reading a doctor’s evaluation of Darryl Lee Jr., 19, who is charged with killing a man using a hammer and knife and injuring another person Oct. 22 at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oswego.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason on Tuesday made the decision after reading a doctor’s evaluation of Darryl Lee Jr., 19, who is charged with killing a man using a hammer and knife and injuring another person Oct. 22 at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oswego.
A nonprofit that provides housing in Woodstock said it was cooperating with law enforcement after a man who said he lived in their housing was accused of attacking a woman and attempting to blow up a gas station.
Nonprofit ‘cooperating’ with police after attempted murder charge in gas station attack
A nonprofit that provides housing in Woodstock said it was cooperating with law enforcement after a man who said he lived in their housing was accused of attacking a woman and attempting to blow up a gas station.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
A nonprofit that provides housing in Woodstock said it was cooperating with law enforcement after a man who said he lived in their housing was accused of attacking a woman and attempting to blow up a gas station.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.
Chicago Bears ‘mentally prepared to play five more weeks’ at start of playoff run
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.
Parts of the Woodstock Walmart reopened Tuesday after a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Woodstock Walmart partially reopens after fire authorities say was set on purpose
Parts of the Woodstock Walmart reopened Tuesday after a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damage.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Parts of the Woodstock Walmart reopened Tuesday after a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Hunter Handyman Services in La Salle is celebrating five years of serving the Illinois Valley area.
Hunter Handyman Services marks 5 years in La Salle
Hunter Handyman Services in La Salle is celebrating five years of serving the Illinois Valley area.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Hunter Handyman Services in La Salle is celebrating five years of serving the Illinois Valley area.
A Joliet man was arrested after he was accused of robbing about $5,000 worth of collectible Funko Pop figurines from a 55-year-old man.
$5,000 in Funko Pop figurines stolen from Joliet residence
A Joliet man was arrested after he was accused of robbing about $5,000 worth of collectible Funko Pop figurines from a 55-year-old man.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
A Joliet man was arrested after he was accused of robbing about $5,000 worth of collectible Funko Pop figurines from a 55-year-old man.
The annual event in downtown Joliet featured New Orleans-style music, food and street entertainment.
Joliet Chamber not bringing back New Orleans North festival
The annual event in downtown Joliet featured New Orleans-style music, food and street entertainment.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The annual event in downtown Joliet featured New Orleans-style music, food and street entertainment.
A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings – including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel – at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.
Developers proposing shops at former Pheasant Run ask for $3.3M in incentives from St. Charles
A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings – including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel – at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings – including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel – at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.
From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years
Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years
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January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years