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Plano City Council approves new four-year contract for police officers
The Plano City Council on Monday approved the contract discussed earlier this month with patrol officers and sergeants from the Plano Police Department. Mayor Mike Rennels is happy that as the previous contract ended, a new one was approved. The contract includes raises of 3.2 percent, followed by two years...
Kendall County Jail exceeds expectations, passes mandatory state inspection
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday its recent inspection of the Kendall County Jail has found the facility to be in compliance with state standards and requirements, according to a report filed by the Illinois Department of Corrections Office of Jail and Detention Standards (OJDS). As part of the...
Aurora woman wins $1M from scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket
An Aurora woman recently won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced.Antoinette 'Toni' Green won the top prize on a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket purchased at Ruby's Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road in Aurora."The clerk couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe it," Green said. "He said 'Toni, sign your ticket and go straight home - you won a million dollars!' I sat in my car in front of Ruby's in total shock, and then I had an epiphany - I can help others, I can make a difference in somebody's life with...
Aurora Man Arrested By Grundy Proactive Unit in Morris
The Grundy County Proactive Unit arrested a man facing several firearm related offenses. Kevon Jones, 23, of Aurora was charged with the Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition, and Obstructing Justice. He was also wanted on a Kendall County warrant and DuPage County warrant.
One Dead, Multiple Injured in Seven-Vehicle Collision in Plainfield Township
A fatal collision involving seven vehicles at the intersection of Northland Drive and Plainfield Avenue in Plainfield Township resulted in multiple injuries and left one person dead yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred before 3:30 p.m., as first reported by FOX 17 News. Michigan State Police informed that a car, while trying to make a left turn onto Plainfield Avenue, sideswiped a number of vehicles before being struck from behind, subsequently colliding with an oncoming vehicle.
Helping celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture, inaugural Barro Fest to be held in Plainfield on Saturday
The first annual Barro Fest will be held in Plainfield this Saturday near Settler's Park located on West Lockport Street. The festival will be held from 1-10pm and is free to attend. Plainfield-Oswego State Representative Harry Benton said this festival is intended to be a celebration of Hispanic heritage in...
Lockport And Crest Hill Losing A Retailer
Several Big Lots stores are closing in the Chicago area. The longtime retail chain announced that it is going to shut down dozens of stores nationwide. That includes locations in Crest Hill, Lockport, and Niles. The company cited inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures for the closures.
Plainfield adds webcam for live construction updates on 143rd Street East extension
The Village of Plainfield has set up a live webcam to follow construction on the 143rd Street extension, a project that will create a direct route between Route 59 and Route 126. D Construction is completing the eastern section of the extension and Austin Tyler Construction is working on the...
Thursday-Sunday, July 25-28 | Sugar Grove Corn Boil
The much-anticipated Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival is back for 2024, promising even more fun and excitement from July 25-28 This year, the festival will featurean expanded carnival, free live entertainment daily, and several new additions sure to delight attendees of all ages. Expanded Carnival. The carnival, a staple of...
Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
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