States administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full monthly benefits during an ongoing legal battle involving the U.S. government shutdown

One such issue that some DeKalb aldermen said they wanted to see up for potential discussion on an agenda is downtown parking fees for large special events, like DeKalb Corn Fest.

The food drive in Lockport was meant to provide short-term assistance to families impacted by the uncertainty with SNAP funding amid the historic government shutdown.

A public hearing on the budget will be held during the City Council meeting on Nov. 19, as well as the initial hearing on the property tax levy.

The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies

Just a few months before Scout Troop 13 celebrates its 100 year anniversary of dedicated service to the residents of St. Charles, its members have another reason to celebrate. The troop was presented with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award.”

The village refuse hauler, LRS Recycling, will provide bagged leaf pickup at no charge to residents on their regularly scheduled collection days for two weeks, Nov. 10-21

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Will County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Anna Moeller, chair of state social service budget committee, discusses impact of federal turmoil

The story of “Solomon Seeley and the Presidential Election” will be given by Mary Beth Dombroski at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get consumed by our work. The projects, meetings, deadlines and community commitments can fill every hour if we let them.

Due to state assistance funding, Illinois can likely continue serving clients through November, but the program will begin to see an impact the longer the federal shutdown continues.

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds

Ogle County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Bourbonnais trustees heard the first reading of four ordinances dealing with the abatement of tax levy on four bonds.

The Dixon City Council on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, approved an agreement with Fehr Graham to complete the final design plans for extending the multi-use path that runs east of the Rock River. Construction is expected to start in fall 2026 or spring 2027.

President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP food benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown

From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act. Republican senators raised concerns over the removal of a drug test requirement for sealing records

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump’s administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Geneva needs a new police department, as the current one leaks and has a vermin infestation, an official said as the city considers going to voters requests for money for a new police station and home rule.

The justices sounded skeptical during oral arguments Wednesday of his sweeping claims of authority to impose tariffs as he sees fit

Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press

Restaurant will replace MyGrain Brewery, plans to reopen brewhouse.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, the Creston Village Board of Trustees discussed the potential purchase and placement of a digital sign somewhere within Creston in the future.

Ogle County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.

The four-building, four-story downtown St. Charles development has gone through several public meetings, highlighting some concerns multiple aldermen and community members share. Chief among those concerns was affordability of the units.

The 2023 case against a former Joliet Park District official charged with using a district credit card for personal entertainment purchases remains open in court.

Founded in 1940, First State Bank has served local families and small businesses for generations. They now serve communities across the region with 19 locations.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers passed two-dozen bills during their annual fall veto session that ended Friday, Oct. 31, including a measure that will empower the state’s Department of Public Health to issue vaccine guidelines amid federal uncertainty

The Ottawa City Council approved three infrastructure projects to upgrade the city’s water and sewer systems during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

The official estimate for St. Charles’ 2025 tax levy was passed by city council on Nov. 3. Here’e a look at how it will hit your pocketbooks and help fund the city.

Ottawa City Hall had a few new faces in the council’s seats on Tuesday night as members of the Kiwanis Kids Club took over the roles of city officials during the Ottawa City Council’s regular meeting.

Conservative members of the Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs midway through arguments in a case that’s a pivotal test of executive power for a tool central to his broader agenda

Bourbonnais board adopts ordinance to purchase 2.19 acres of land from Olivet Nazarene University during Monday's meeting.

The Joliet City Council will vote on the levy in December on a proposed $54.5 million property tax levy.

Manteno could soon collect short-term rental tax of 5% as it already does on its two hotels.

Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House

The Village of Bolingbrook has declined to release body camera video regarding an Oct. 19 incident that involved federal immigration agents who claimed they were battered.

Lee County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue

Dixon Deputy Police Chief Aaron Simonton was awarded at the Dixon City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, for saving the life of a man who was choking at an Elgin restaurant.

A pay raise for election judges in La Salle County is back on the table – and will be voted on Thanksgiving Eve.

A judge heard testimony Tuesday about overflowing toilets, crowded cells, no beds and water that “tasted like sewer” at a Chicago-area building that serves as a key detention spot for people rounded up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Fire departments, fire districts across the country are onboarding to the new National Emergency Reporting System.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck

The city of Rochelle will host a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Rochelle Street Department at 251 E. First Ave.

Whiteside County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.

There is not an election in La Salle County today, Nov. 4, 2025, the La Salle County Clerk’s Office said in a news release.

The March 17 primary will feature races for Kendall County sheriff, clerk, treasurer and Kendall County Board.

Spending includes asbestos removal at 'Stadium Club' building. City wants to market it again.