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Monday, October 5, 2026

 

Former South Holland Walt’s demolished for QuikTrip gas station and convenience store

A QuikTrip with a convenience store will replace the Walt’s Food Center in South Holland, which closed in 2024 after an 87-year run.

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Minor injuries reported after protesters clash at Palestine Fest in Bridgeview

Clashes between Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter protesters at Sunday’s Palestine Fest at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview resulted in minor injuries for two police officers but no arrests.

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Crestwood among planned locations for updated version of Chuck E. Cheese

A new Chuck E. Cheese concept that will swap arcade games for indoor playground equipment will open in south suburban Crestwood next year.

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Dixmoor hopes meter replacement effort will help solve village’s water woes

The village of Dixmoor’s approximately 100-year-old water infrastructure might finally get a major overhaul through a village-wide water meter replacement program.

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Family of Frankfort girl, 6, killed by school bus files wrongful death suit against school districts

The family of 6-year-old Jenna Menias, who was fatally struck by a school bus last month, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Column: Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods claims misrepresentation of lawsuit’s aims

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods insists the only reason he is taking the village to court is to force the community’s insurance company to pay his legal expenses in a trial next year.

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Orland Hills entertainer offers insight into history of everyday sayings

“Magical Balloon-Dude” Dale Obrochta will present a program on the Origins of Everyday Sayings at the Midlothian Public Library.

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Dennis Hastert, disgraced former US House speaker who went to prison, dies at 84

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money case tied to sexual abuse, has died. He was 84.

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Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin endorses Democrat JB Pritzker over Republican Darren Bailey

The former Illinois House Republican leader’s public endorsement of the Democratic governor marks a major break for Durkin, who still considers himself a Republican.

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