Fontana Herald News · Kankakee, IL
KANKAKEE, IL - November 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -Goodberlet Home Services, a family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company, is advising northern Illinois homeowners on how new Nicor Gas rates taking effect November 16 change the makeup of winter heating bills. The guidance follows the Illinois Commerce Commission's October 15 approval of a settlement in the utility's 2026 rate case.According to an October 15, 2026 news release from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the commission approved a settlement striking $139.2 million from Nicor Gas's initial $221 million request for natural gas delivery services, a reduction of roughly 63 percent.
Chicago Sun-Times · Frankfort, IL
Nearby: Frankfort, ILLincoln-Way East coach Rob Zvonar, along with fans and media across the state, spent the season surprised and impressed by the Griffins. Zvonar himself was the first to point out that his players weren’t gifted with incredible size, speed, or ability. But they stormed through the season undefeated, knocked off Brother Rice, and when four-time defending state champion Mount Carmel arrived in Frankfort on Saturday for a Class 8A quarterfinal, anything was possible. Lincoln-Way East held Mount Carmel’s high-powered offense in check for most of the game and even led at halftime. But the Caravan found a few key plays and escaped with a 21-16 win. Mount Carmel quarterback Brady Cloherty was 31 of 43 for 305 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Caravan couldn’t find their usual big plays, but they kept the chains moving. Cloherty connected with Quentin Burrell on a 27-yard TD with 3:57 left, giving Mount Carmel a 21-10 lead and enough of a cushion to win.
Chicago Sun-Times · Plainfield, IL
Nearby: Plainfield, ILA 21-year-old man died Saturday after his paraglider crashed into a farm field in Plainfield following an apparent in-flight emergency, police said. Police received a call at 2:57 p.m. about the crash that occurred near 127th Street and Ridge Road, according to a news release. Witnesses at the scene assisted the pilot until Oswego paramedics arrived and attempted lifesaving measures, police said. Giovanni Lopez, of Woodridge, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kendall County coroner's office, police said. Plainfield police detectives and the Kendall County coroner's office are investigating.
Lawrence County Press · Gary, IN
Nearby: Gary, INSandra Lynn King Turnage, 77, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 31, 2026. Sandra was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to her parents, Jesse and Vela Mason King. A service was held at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel on Nov. 4. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. If you ever met Sandra, you already know that to know her was to love her. She grew up in Divide Community but due to her father’s work in the steel mill, she lived in Gary, Indiana, for a few years where she loved to ice skate. Sandra had the voice of an angel and sang beautifully and played the accordion as well as the piano, inspiring many others to learn the piano as well. She played by ear, which allowed her to listen to any piece of music and then replicate that on the piano. She and some friends were singing at Monticello Methodist Protestant Church where she met her husband, George. She caught his eye, and he winked at her while she sang until she returned the wink. And the rest is history.
The Lebanon Reporter · Valparaiso, IN
Nearby: Valparaiso, INMarch Madness is months away, but college basketball has already proved that upsets happen anytime.Purdue, for example, suffered a stunning 83-80 double-overtime loss to Valparaiso on Friday, watching their home opener slip away on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer.kAm}@H[ x?5:2?2 Wb\_X 7246D 2 A@E6?E:2==J 52?86C@FD >2E49FA @7 :ED @H? H96? %6??6DD66 %649 Wa\`X G:D:ED pDD6>3=J w2== @? %9FCD52J Weib_ A]>][ u@I `X]k^Am kAm(:E9 9:89=J 2?E:4:A2E65 D9@H5@H?D 282:?DE pC<2?D2D 2?5 z6?EF4:?8 ?6IE H66<[ :E 4@F=5 36 62DJ 7@C E96 w@@D:6CD E@ DE2CE =@@<:?8 29625] w@H6G6C[ @G6C=@@<:?8 E96 v@=56? t28=6D 4@F=5 AC@G6 4@DE=J]k^AmkAm%6??6DD66 %649 :D 4@>:?8 @77 2 hf\hc G:4E@CJ @G6C (6DE6C? z6?EF4AC6DD:G6 D9@@E:?8 A6C7@C>2?46 7C@> 36J@?5 E96 2C4]k^AmkAm%96 v@=56? t28=6D 4@??64E65 @? dbT @7 2EE6>AE65 b\A@:?E6CD] r3@ }6HE@? =65 E96 492C86 H:E9 ab A@:?ED[ 4@?EC:3FE:?8 D:I EC:A=6D E@ E96 E62>’D `h[ H9:=6 %C6?E |@DBF6C2 25565 7:G6 @7 9:D @H?]k^AmkAmr@:?4:56?E2==J[ x?5:2?2 72465 (6DE6C?
Chicago Sun-Times · Downers Grove, IL
Nearby: Downers Grove, ILLurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago received state approval this month to build a $480 million pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove, paving the way for the health system’s first inpatient hospital outside its Chicago campus. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the hospital’s certificate of need application on Nov. 5, a key step toward expanding pediatric emergency and specialty care in the western suburbs. The proposed 298,000-square-foot facility will include 48 inpatient beds, an emergency department, operating rooms, diagnostic imaging and outpatient services. It is also expected to offer specialty care in oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopedics. Lurie Children’s said the project is intended to make specialized pediatric care more accessible to families in the western suburbs, many of whom currently travel outside their communities to receive treatment.