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Illinois quick hits: Another attack on CTA passenger; plaintiffs move to dismiss their ICE use of force case

Illinois quick hits: Another attack on CTA passenger; plaintiffs move to dismiss their ICE use of force case

WATCH: Pritzker: ‘No’ to state taxpayer-funded guaranteed income

Disability group, coroners press governor ahead of assisted suicide decision

Disability group, coroners press governor ahead of assisted suicide decision

WATCH: U.S. Rep. Miller live; Heated rhetoric in Congress; SNAP, ‘basic income’ debate

WATCH: U.S. Rep. Miller live; Heated rhetoric in Congress; SNAP, ‘basic income’ debate

Illinois quick hits: Layoff announcements; Freedom Caucus criticizes library association

Illinois quick hits: Layoff announcements; Freedom Caucus criticizes library association

Illinois quick hits: Job training grants announced; products market moving indoors

Illinois quick hits: Job training grants announced; products market moving indoors

Chicago aldermen advance ordinance to restrict hemp sales

Chicago aldermen advance ordinance to restrict hemp sales

WATCH: IL Democrats’ rhetoric against law enforcement takes Congressional spotlight

WATCH: ‘Bipartisan’ Pritzker announces Illinois’ plans for USA’s 250th anniversary

WATCH: As USDA looks for SNAP fraud, Pritzker says Trump weaponizing food

Chicago business activity down, unemployment rate up

Chicago business activity down, unemployment rate up

WATCH: Pritzker encourages protests; Vaccine law signed; Chicago priorities criticized

WATCH: Pritzker encourages protests; Vaccine law signed; Chicago priorities criticized

Monee News

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Tensions Flare as Board Members Clash Over Budget Process and Protocol

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: A special meeting intended to fix a budget error turned contentious as board members traded accusations regarding transparency, meeting conduct,...
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Will County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78 million from cash reserves to balance the fiscal year 2026...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Crete-Monee School District 201-U for November 2025

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education met on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for a meeting that balanced celebration with serious...
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Offer Accepted for Sale of Monee Education Center

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District has successfully secured a buyer for the Monee Education Center (MEC) after reopening the bidding process....
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Monee Buried Under 12.6 Inches of Snow; Sub-Zero Temperatures Approaching Friday

Article Summary: A major winter storm system deposited more than a foot of snow on the Village of Monee over the weekend, with the most intense accumulation occurring Saturday evening....
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Board Moves to Create Policy Ensuring Sustainability of Early Learning Center

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: Following a presentation on the success of the Early Learning Center (ELC), Board President Maurice Brown directed the creation of...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Monee Board for November 19, 2025

Village of Monee Board Meeting | November 19, 2025 Meeting Summary: The Monee Village Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for a session highlighted by major investments...
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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Township Board for Oct. 2025

Monee Township Board Meeting | Oct. 2025 The Monee Township Board met on Thursday, October 16, 2025, to handle monthly business, including the approval of the tax levy hearing schedule...
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Monee Public Works Handles Water Leaks and Winter Prep

Village of Monee Board Meeting | November 19, 2025 Article Summary: The Monee Public Works Department has been busy addressing multiple water main breaks while transitioning to winter operations. Crews...

Education

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Offer Accepted for Sale of Monee Education Center

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District has successfully secured a buyer for the Monee Education Center (MEC) after reopening the bidding process....
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Board Moves to Create Policy Ensuring Sustainability of Early Learning Center

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: Following a presentation on the success of the Early Learning Center (ELC), Board President Maurice Brown directed the creation of...
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District Proposes “Balloon Levy” to Capture Expiring TIF Revenue

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Board of Education discussed the 2025 Tax Levy, opting to request a higher amount than expected to ensure the...
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Talala Elementary Designated “Comprehensive” as District Reviews Academic Performance

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education received the 2024-2025 Fall Academic Report, which highlighted a 92.2% graduation rate...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Crete-Monee School District 201-U for October 21, 2025

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | October 21, 2025 The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education met on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Early Learning Center to address...
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Board Authorizes Legal Intervention in Property Tax Proceedings

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | October 21, 2025 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education passed a resolution authorizing its legal counsel to intervene in property...
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District Approves Over $2.1 Million in Construction Payments; Monitors Middle School Project

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | October 21, 2025 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education approved significant payments for ongoing construction projects at the high school...
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Crete-Monee Board Moves to Re-Bid Monee Education Center Following Interest

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | October 21, 2025 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education has agreed to reopen the bidding process for the sale of...
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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Crete-Monee School District 201-U for September 2025

Crete-Monee School District 201-U Meeting | September 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education met on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to conduct essential business including the...

Will County Board Meetings

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Tensions Flare as Board Members Clash Over Budget Process and Protocol

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: A special meeting intended to fix a budget error turned contentious as board members traded accusations regarding transparency, meeting conduct,...
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Will County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78 million from cash reserves to balance the fiscal year 2026...
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Frankfort Turns to County for Wildlife & Dangerous Animal Control

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Village of Frankfort has entered into a two-year agreement with Will County Animal Protection Services to handle calls regarding bats...
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Crete “Group Care” Home Approved for Senior Living

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously approved a special use permit for a senior group care home in Crete Township. The facility...
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New Bar Approved in Frankfort Despite Board Opposition

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board narrowly approved a special use permit for a new bar in Frankfort Township, paving the way for...
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County Takes Over “Central Will” Dial-A-Ride in Major Consolidation

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement to absorb the "Central Will" Dial-A-Ride system into the county-wide "Access Will County"...
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Board Denies Appeal for “Tiny Home” RV Living in Crete

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board voted 19-2 to uphold a denial of a temporary use permit for a recreational vehicle (RV) being...
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Will County Board Rejects Proposed Tax Hike, Approves 0% Levy Increase in Contentious Vote

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: In a significant move providing relief to taxpayers, the Will County Board on Thursday, October 16, 2025, voted to approve...
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Green Garden’s Wildflower Farm Granted Second Extension for Rural Events Permit

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Bengston Land Management, LLC, operators of The Wildflower Farm in Green Garden Township, received a second 180-day extension from the...

National News

Afghan national arrested in Virginia, accused of supporting ISIS

Afghan national arrested in Virginia, accused of supporting ISIS

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square An Afghan national accused of providing support to the Islamic State was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration and...
California issues campus guidance on ICE; agency denies raids

California issues campus guidance on ICE; agency denies raids

By Esther WickhamThe Center Square California officials are pushing back against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under new guidance aimed at protecting students on campus, while ICE insists it does...
Georgia prosecutor drops Trump election interference case

Georgia prosecutor drops Trump election interference case

By Kim JarrettThe Center Square Election interference charges in Georgia against second-term Republican President Donald Trump have been motioned for dismissal by the Prosecuting Attorney's Council. Unable to find a...
Americans prepare to spend $1 trillion this holiday shopping season

Americans prepare to spend $1 trillion this holiday shopping season

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square More than half of all Americans plan to buy things over the five-day holiday weekend, the beginning of a retail shopping season with consumers projected...
Gas prices ahead of Thanksgiving holding steady

Gas prices ahead of Thanksgiving holding steady

By Morgan SweeneyThe Center Square The average price of gas has fallen in 2025, and it appears to be mostly holding steady around $3 heading into the Thanksgiving holiday –...
Department of War says Kelly faces possible court-martial

Department of War says Kelly faces possible court-martial

By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square It appears the Pentagon may recall Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, into active duty for a possible court-martial after the retired Navy combat pilot told military...
Vance to visit Fort Campbell before Thanksgiving

Vance to visit Fort Campbell before Thanksgiving

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square Vice President J.D. Vance will visit Fort Campbell in Kentucky ahead of Thanksgiving to celebrate with Army service members. Vance, 41, and his family will...

WATCH: Trump calls Pritzker a ‘fat slob,’ Illinois governor blasts president

By Jim TalamontiThe Center Square President Donald Trump has revived his criticism of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime, and Pritzker has fired back by blasting Trump over Thanksgiving dinner...
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser won't seek reelection

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser won’t seek reelection

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not be seeking reelection. The Democratic mayor has served as the second female mayor of the nation’s...