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A bustling train platform with commuters walking and a man boarding a silver commuter train. The platform features a yellow tactile warning strip, light poles, and a glass-walled shelter in the background.
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Joliet Shooting, River Rescue, and Metra Upgrades: Suburban News Roundup: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Joliet and its suburbs faced a mix of events, including a teen’s arrest in a shooting, a river rescue, and Metra’s $156 million construction program.

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Chicago Faces Challenges: Homicides, Flight Reductions, and Flood Warnings: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Will County Sheriff’s Office responding to a bomb threat in New Lenox
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Will County Faces Challenges: Bomb Threat, Solar Debate, and Fire Tragedy: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
A smiling man in a dark blue suit and glasses standing outdoors with greenery and urban buildings in the background.
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Politics, Fires, and Solar Farms: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
A visual representation of Chicago and Will County news, featuring Abbott Laboratories and Hyundai Translead developments.
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Will County News: Hyundai Jobs, Abbott Verdict, and Local Safety Updates: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Transit, Candy, and Mokena Updates: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Standoffs, Veterans, and Stadiums in Will County: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Camera crew setting up equipment for the new HBO filming in Joliet
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Will County Weekly News: Crime, Labor Disputes, and Hollywood’s Arrival: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Circular Chicago White Sox logo featuring a stylized "Sox" emblem in black and gray, encircled by the words "CHICAGO" and "WHITE SOX" on a black and white background.
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Severe Storms, CPD Debates, and White Sox Baseball: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
FBI evidence of hidden cameras in Michael Mohr investigation.
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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Hidden Cameras and Betrayal: Michael Mohr, Missouri Synod Official, Faces Child Porn Charges

by St. Louis Crime ChimeMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026
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No King’s Protest, Healthcare Crisis and Activism: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
A street intersection in the village of Crete, featuring a historic-style house with cream siding and red trim, a black signpost with street signs for "MAIN ST" and "FIRST ST," and a white information sign listing local destinations like the post office, park district, and dining options. The scene includes a green lawn, mature trees, and a clear blue sky.
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Triple Homicide, Mokena Discovery and Crete’s Solar Future: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
A digitally manipulated image with a heavy blue filter showing a smiling Tiger Woods in the foreground with a crashed, overturned vehicle in the background.
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Tiger Woods Arrest, Opening Day and Illini Triump: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
Recent Chicago public safety updates highlighting local law enforcement investigations and community security efforts
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Primary Election Results, Loyola Shooting, and Will County’s Economic Boom: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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Hyundai’s $450M Investment, Joliet Data Center Debate, and South Shore Line Expansion: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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Elections, Economy, and Safety: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Chicago flag waving on a flagpole against a backdrop of urban buildings and a clear sky."
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Primary Elections, Tragic Collisions, and Bears Updates: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026
A collage highlighting recent Chicago area news, featuring a green Chicago River, a CTA train, and a data center server room.
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St. Patrick’s Day Prep, Transit Safety and Joliet Protests: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026
A collage of recent Chicago area news including severe weather clouds, a Southwest Airlines plane, and a baseball glove.
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Weather Recovery, Airline Shifts, and Historic Local Events: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026
A CTA train pulls into a station in Chicago, with a focus on the CTA logo.
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From Tributes to Tempests: Chicago Mourns Jesse Jackson Amidst Weather Whiplash and CTA Woes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Interior view of a data center with rows of metal racks and a central aisle under industrial lighting.
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Will County News: Data Center Progress, Tragic Crashes, and Board Member’s Trial: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
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Bears Roster Moves, a Playoff Push, and a Pizzeria’s Big Break: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
State Farm headquarters announces $5 billion dividend payout.
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State Farm Dividend, Suburban Parking Fees, and Dining Trends: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announces new immigration policy.
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Will County’s Week: Immigration, Green Energy, and Tragedy: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 27, 2026February 28, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson speaking passionately in formal attire against a black background.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Honored, Crime Updates, and Chicago’s Weather Shift: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

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