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Illinois Roads May Be Slick Today as Light Snow and Freezing Drizzle Hit I-55 Overnight

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Champaign, IL – Drivers across central Illinois should be cautious today as light snow and freezing drizzle are creating hazardous road conditions, especially near I-55. Snowfall is expected to taper off by midday,…

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Illinois Kohl’s Stores Closing: Two Locations Set to Shutter by April 2025

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Illinois – Kohl’s has announced it will close 27 underperforming stores nationwide, including two Illinois locations, by April 2025. The move is part of the company’s strategy to streamline operations and focus on…

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East-Central Illinois Weather: Snow and Bitter Cold Ahead Through Monday

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Central Illinois – A winter weather advisory remains in effect for central Illinois through midnight Friday as snow continues to fall across the region. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with…

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Light Snowfall to Blanket Northern Illinois and Indiana, Commute Disruptions Anticipated Friday

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, IL – Light snowfall is forecasted to disrupt travel across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana late Thursday into Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for the region,…

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Snowfall Hits Central and Southeast Illinois Overnight into Friday Morning

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, IL – Central and southeast Illinois residents can expect 2-4 inches of snow beginning late Thursday night and continuing into Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for…

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Lake County, Illinois: Two Teens Charged in 2023 Carjacking That Left Woman Run Over, Son Abducted

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Libertyville, IL – Two 19-year-olds have been charged in connection with a violent carjacking in Libertyville that left a woman injured and her two-year-old son briefly abducted. The incident occurred on February 23,…

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Snow to Sweep Through Illinois and Missouri Tonight, Impacting I-70 Corridor by Morning

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, IL – Snow is expected to move into Illinois and Missouri late Thursday night, creating hazardous travel conditions for the Friday morning commute. Forecasters predict 2-4 inches of snow across central Illinois…

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Snow to Impact Central Illinois Roads Friday: Plan for Slippery Conditions Along I-72 and I-55

[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Champaign, IL – Snowfall across central Illinois Friday is expected to create hazardous road conditions along major highways, including I-55 and I-57. Residents should prepare for 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation,…

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Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

The government received reports on the alleged abuse of disabled people under state care. The Illinois lawmakers asked for additional oversight.   The Illinois lawmakers asked the Department of Human Services to comment on alleged abusive reports After a series of reports on alleged abuse of developmentally disabled people under state care, Illinois lawmakers requested…

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