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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Texas' new congressional maps

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Texas’ new congressional maps

In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings

In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings

Some push for FDA approval of psychedelic treatments for veterans

Some push for FDA approval of psychedelic treatments for veterans

WATCH: IL congresswoman willing to withhold highway dollars over CDL issues

35 lawmakers unveil bipartisan health care proposal, beg leadership to adopt it

35 lawmakers unveil bipartisan health care proposal, beg leadership to adopt it

DOJ confirms identity of pipe bomb suspect

DOJ confirms identity of pipe bomb suspect

Trump admin implements swath of visa restrictions for dozens of countries

Trump admin implements swath of visa restrictions for dozens of countries

Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states

Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states

Legislation would limit U.S. military action toward Venezuela

Legislation would limit U.S. military action toward Venezuela

Judge dismisses challenge to National Park Service cash policy

Judge dismisses challenge to National Park Service cash policy

Netflix bid for Warner Bros draws antitrust warnings from GOP lawmakers

Netflix bid for Warner Bros draws antitrust warnings from GOP lawmakers

WATCH: Admiral to tell Congress suspected drug boat still posed threat

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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...
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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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C-M School Board June 17 Meeting Briefs

FFA Program Expansion: Board member Alex Gallegos proposed expanding the Future Farmers of America program to the middle school level and offered use of his personal land for agricultural classes....

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...

Illinois News

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

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Another attack on CTA passenger Illinois House Republicans say the SAFE-T Act continues to fail Illinois residents after a suspect with...

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

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is not planning to follow Cook County by implementing a guaranteed income...
Disability group, coroners press governor ahead of assisted suicide decision

Disability group, coroners press governor ahead of assisted suicide decision

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A Chicago-based disability-rights organization is seeking a meeting with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office as Illinois prepares...
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

By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop talks live with...
Illinois quick hits: Layoff announcements; Freedom Caucus criticizes library association

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

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Layoff announcements According to the latest Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices, 1,138 employees across the state will be...
Illinois quick hits: Job training grants announced; products market moving indoors

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

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Job training grants announced Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced an additional $10 million...
Chicago aldermen advance ordinance to restrict hemp sales

Chicago aldermen advance ordinance to restrict hemp sales

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A Chicago city council committee has advanced an ordinance that would ban most hemp sales in the...

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

By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois’ role in the immigration debate took center stage during a congressional hearing about anti-law enforcement rhetoric....

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

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state will be spending taxpayer money, and he wishes it could spend...