Aurora Gas Holds at One Station as Chicago Metro Averages Rise
Regular gas stayed at $4.449 and diesel at $5.499 at one Aurora station, while Chicago metro averages rose to $4.466 and $5.402 on July 31.
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Round Lake’s Cedar Lake Road project clears land-acquisition step
Lake County’s June 2026 appropriation advances Cedar Lake Road right-of-way work in Round Lake, but construction and property purchases are not complete.
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Decatur Gas and Diesel Prices Rise; Diesel Up 31 Cents in a Week
AAA’s July 31 Decatur metro check lists regular gas at $4.283 and diesel at $5.205, with diesel up 30.8 cents from a week earlier.
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Skokie Drivers Face Higher Chicago-Area Gas and Diesel Prices
AAA’s July 31 Chicago Metro averages put regular gas at $4.466 and diesel at $5.402, with both higher than the previous day, week, month and year.
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El Paso-Gridley sets Aug. 4 and 6 registration dates
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 has posted Aug. 4 and 6 registration dates for new students, with online registration for returning students and an athletics rule.
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Joliet Fuel Prices Hold at $4.199 for Gas, $5.499 for Diesel
A Joliet Speedway/7-Eleven lists regular gas at $4.199 and diesel at $5.499, unchanged from the last check as Chicago Metro averages edged higher.
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Naperville-Area Gas and Diesel Prices Rise Again to $4.466 and $5.402
Naperville IL – Chicago metro regular gas reached $4.466 and diesel $5.402 Friday, while one Naperville station listed different prices at the pump.
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Chicago Gas Rises Again While Diesel Eases After the Last Check
Chicago regular gas reached $4.696 a gallon on July 31, while diesel eased to $5.769. The split trend matters for commuters and fuel-heavy businesses.
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Mt. Morris fire district receives $23,850 state equipment grant
The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District received a $23,850 Illinois grant for eligible small firefighting or ambulance equipment.
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Dolton Faces Higher Flood Risk as Thornton Reservoir Nears Capacity
Dolton is among 11 south suburban communities facing elevated flood risk after July storms pushed regional reservoirs near or to capacity.
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Illinois EV Rebate Applications Open Aug. 1: Who Qualifies and What to Prepare
Illinois residents can apply for the next state EV rebate cycle beginning Aug. 1, but applications must be mailed, postmarked on time and submitted while funding remains.
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South Holland’s 170th Street Bridge Work Brings Lane Shifts Through 2027
South Holland’s 170th Street Bridge replacement brings staged lane shifts, possible delays and changing pedestrian access, with work expected through 2027.
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Du Quoin Illinois 14 project slated for 2026 work
IDOT plans 1.6 miles of Illinois 14 work south of Du Quoin, with daytime flagger-controlled lane closures expected during the 2026 construction season.
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Wilmington Council Weighs $15,154 Police Camera Upgrade
Wilmington, IL — A July 7 agenda sought approval for a $15,154 SkyWatch camera upgrade, but available records do not confirm the council approved it.
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Gilman’s $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion Is Complete
Incobrasa completed its Gilman expansion with a 170,000-square-foot plant, solar array, nearly doubled capacity and a 40-job commitment.
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Highland Seeks Input on Possible E-Bike and Scooter Rules
Highland, Illinois, officials are seeking resident feedback before deciding whether to adopt local rules for e-bikes and electric scooters, including in parks.
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Coal City begins review of proposed approximately 320-acre data center campus
Coal City village records show a proposed Aligned data center campus has entered technical review, with public information and feedback planned for Aug. 6.
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Burr Ridge Flock Contract Raises Data-Sharing Questions
Burr Ridge approved a nearly $1.3 million Flock contract as residents seek clearer answers about camera placement, outside-agency access and privacy safeguards.
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Oak Park-Area Gas and Diesel Prices Rise as Chicago Averages Climb
Oak Park drivers face higher fuel costs as July 29 Chicago Metro averages reached $4.436 for regular gas and $5.384 for diesel, both up across comparisons.
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Joliet Gas and Diesel Prices: Station Lists $4.499 and $5.499
A Joliet station listed regular gas at $4.499 and diesel at $5.499 on July 29, with regular gas about 20 cents above the dated city average.
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Des Plaines Gas Hits $4.06; Chicago Diesel Tops $5.35
A Des Plaines Sam’s Club listed regular gas at $4.06 on July 28, while AAA’s Chicago metro averages reached $4.383 for gas and $5.351 for diesel.
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Federal Judge Declares Illinois In-State Tuition and Aid Rules Invalid, Pauses Enforcement for 14 Days
A federal judge declared several Illinois in-state tuition and state-aid provisions invalid for people who are not lawfully present in the United States, but paused enforcement of the injunction for 14 days while Illinois considers a stay or appeal.