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3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Chicago
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled residents west of Chicago in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 2:53 a.m. Monday just northwest of Somonauk, Ill., in DaKalb County, about 65 miles west of the Chicago metro area, at a depth of about six miles, according to […]
Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Earthquake Rattles Far Western Suburbs Early This Morning
In the early hours of Monday morning, at approximately 2:53 a.m., a minor earthquake struck about 2 kilometers northwest of Somonauk, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While there were no reports of damage, the tremor was felt in parts of the western Chicago suburbs, including Yorkville and Oswego.
Crown Community Development Plans 760-Acre Master Plan Community
Crown Community Development (CCD) has submitted a formal land development application to the Village of Sugar Grove for The Grove, a 760-acre master-planned community. The Grove is proposed for land surrounding the Interstate 88 and Route 47 interchange, located 45 miles west of Chicago. The project calls for housing, an...
City of Morris hosts electronics recycling event Friday, Aug. 2
Jul. 15—The City of Morris and First America Recycling are partnering for an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St. Items accepted include cables and wiring, televisions, batteries, cameras, cell phones, iPods and iPads, computers, monitors, DVD and VCRs, microwaves, printers, fax machines, scanners, handheld ...
First Bird, Additional WNV Mosquito Cases Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced additional batches of mosquitoes and a dead bird have tested positive for West Nile Virus [WNV]. Mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV have been found in Joliet, Homer Glen, Shorewood, and Lockport. A dead bird that tested positive for WNV was found in Crest Hill. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
Remains found in Yorkville neighborhood identified as 1800s woman
The remains found in a Yorkville neighborhood that was formerly a graveyard have been identified. The Kendall County Coroner's Office says they belong to Lucy M. Crater, who was born around July of 1828 and died on September 13, 1848. Her parents were Abraham and Martha (Dix) Crater. The coroner's...
Newark Fire Protection District hosting pig roast
The Newark Fire Protection District is hosting a pig roast on Saturday to raise money for new tools. EMS Coordinator Tina Carlson says the tools will be going on the district's fire trucks. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire station located at 101 East Main...
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