Schakowsky retirement opens door for candidates in waiting
May 15, 2025With a two-year exception, only two people have represented Illinois’ 9th Congressional District since 1949. That will change in January 2027, in the wake of the announcement…
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Little Feat still letting it roll
May 15, 2025The last time veteran rock-funk-folk-jazz-country-swamp boogie band Little Feat played in the Peoria area, during the 2022 Summer Camp Music Festival, the group of seasoned musicians…
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Pace board looks to expand bus service in collar counties
May 6, 2025If the state of Illinois comes through with the extra transit funding, the Pace suburban bus agency plans to use most of the money to add new routes in the areas that don’t have much…
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Restaurants cater to moms
May 4, 2025For Mother’s Day, Chicago area restaurants are offering deals and extras for moms. Among the offerings are: Prime rib: Chicago Culinary Kitchen, a Texas-style barbecue eatery…
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Death of a pope, and a friend
April 25, 2025Rev. Ricardo Hernandez shared the sorrow felt by millions of Roman Catholics following Monday’s death of Pope Francis. However, the Rockford priest is also mourning the loss…
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Nick’s Pizza celebrates 30th anniversary
April 24, 2025Nick’s Pizza & Pub, known for its rustic lodge atmosphere, thin-crust pizza, and commitment to community, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its first location at 856…
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McHenry County plans open house on Randall Road project
April 19, 2025As preparatory work for the $63.5 million phase two construction of Randall Road wraps up in the coming days, McHenry County officials are taking steps to keep the public informed of…
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Metra settles on location for new rail yard in Woodstock
April 8, 2025Metra settled on the location for its new Woodstock rail yard — the farmland near the existing Union Pacific Northwest Line tracks, east of Lamb Road Metra wants to build a larger,…
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