The Hobart Sanitary Board is holding a 5 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall to hear citizen feedback on a proposed wastewater fee increase. If the board approves the rate increase, estimated to average about $3 a month, the city council would then consider the measure. Mayor Josh Huddlestun said Monday the city needs the additional revenue to keep its sanitary district solvent and remain in state compliance.
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Members on new Hammond YMCA: ‘They really delivered.’
The new destination Hammond Family Y on the former Woodmar Shopping Center opened November 20. In the first two days, the Hammond Y has nearly tripled its membership, its exhausted executive director, Kevin Klein, told the Post-Tribune. In the first two days, the new $75 million club has counted 3,000 scans per day, while Southeastern would log 1,200 scans, he said.
Visitors express hopes for future at Highland Park Holiday Lighting; ‘These small traditions … really keep communities alive’
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering was also among the familiar faces welcoming families to the Holiday Lighting event at Port Clinton Square downtown on Saturday, which featured a holiday tree and menorah.
‘No refusal’ DUI patrol planned for the night before Thanksgiving in Kane County
The operation, which is the 37th since the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office began the program in 2008, will start at 11 p.m. on Wednesday and end at 3 a.m. on Thursday, officials said.
Chicago weather: Chilly and and chance of snow for Thanksgiving
Temperatures for Turkey Day itself are expected to be in the upper 30s, with a predicted high of 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Jayden Hunt’s fans includes younger brothers. ‘I try to give them a show’ — and show Grayslake North can win.
Hunt wants his fourth season as a starter to be different for Grayslake North.
Morgan Von Ogden, Griffith’s No. 2 scorer, is a 3-sport athlete. In fact, she’s playing all 3 sports right now.
Von Ogden, a 5-foot-7 junior guard, is also playing club soccer and softball.
West Aurora School District charges ahead with plan to add electric buses
After months of analysis, the West Aurora School District 129 board has decided to add some electric school buses to the district’s fleet.
Naperville boys basketball preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2024-25 season
Junior guard Max Steele is Naperville North’s only player with varsity experience.
Chicago homicides in 2024: 523 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Chicago homicide data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through Nov. 22, 2024.