Federal court blocks Trump mail-voting order: Washington, IL voters’ guide
Washington IL – On June 25, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani blocked sections of Trump’s mail-voting order for Illinois’s Nov. 3, 2026 election.
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Washington fire department gets $26,000 state equipment grant
Washington, IL – The city’s volunteer fire and rescue squad was named in a June 4 state grant list for $26,000 to buy needed small equipment.
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Schaumburg police keep holiday traffic crackdown rolling through July 6
Schaumburg IL – Police say their Independence Day traffic safety enforcement runs June 19–July 6, targeting impaired driving and unbuckled drivers.
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Washington IL: July 1 Illinois changes hit bars, schools and drivers
July 1 Illinois changes now affect Washington residents in bars, schools and at the pump, from sealed mixed drinks and AI bullying rules to a gas-tax pause.
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Washington, IL seniors 79 to 86 no longer need road tests
Illinois changed senior renewal rules July 1: Washington, IL drivers 79 to 86 no longer need a road test, but in-person renewal and vision checks stay.
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DOJ charges eight alleged Tren de Aragua members in Texas and Illinois
DOJ announced July 2 that federal prosecutors in Chicago and North Texas charged eight alleged Tren de Aragua members in two cases filed June 29–30.
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Cooling centers open in Hoffman Estates as dangerous heat arrives
Hoffman Estates IL – Village cooling centers are open June 29 to July 2 for dangerous heat, with exact locations and hours listed for residents.
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EOIR adds 39 immigration judges, 6 temporary judges as backlog stays above 3.49 million
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – EOIR swore in 45 judges on June 17, spread across 15 states, as the immigration-court backlog remains under 3.49 million.
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Chicago Public Schools budget roundtables continue as FY2027 gap nears $732.5M
CPS is taking public input on its FY2027 budget through July 13 as families and staff weigh staffing, support services, and school funding priorities.
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Farmington IL Gas & Diesel Watch: Casey’s pump prices show regular $4.19, diesel $5.49 (June 26)
Farmington IL’s Casey’s (84 S Main St) lists regular Unleaded E87 at $4.19/gal and diesel #2 at $5.49/gal; AAA IL and EIA show easing.
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Bloomington–Normal storm cleanup: Normal’s free mulch and safety steps
Bloomington IL – After the June 10–11 storms, crews are clearing debris and trail hazards. Here’s Normal’s free mulch pickup plan and safety steps.
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Bloomington weighs costly water options as pipes and growth add pressure
Bloomington officials are studying water-source options with rough costs as high as $175 million while aging pipes and growth plans add pressure.
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Dixon’s $2M resurfacing plan starts this month with 51 blocks
Dixon, IL — The city’s 2026 street program covers selected blocks, downtown crosswalks, sidewalks, drainage work and ADA ramps through construction season.
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Chicago gas eases again while diesel stays above $6
Chicago regular gas slipped again while diesel stayed above $6 in the latest AAA check, and station prices still vary sharply by neighborhood.
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Princeton backs enterprise-zone expansion tied to Marquis land near Hennepin
Princeton, IL – The council backed an enterprise-zone expansion near Hennepin, but no project is approved and several local votes remain.
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Burr Ridge fuel watch: Speedway regular stays under $4, diesel near $6.19
Burr Ridge IL Gas & Diesel Watch – Speedway still lists regular under $4, but diesel is holding near $6.19, keeping the local price gap wide.
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Princeton drivers faced Route 40 flooding as June storms hit Bureau County
Princeton IL – Flooding briefly closed Route 40 between Route 6 and I-80 on June 7, showing how fast storms can disrupt local travel and deliveries.
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Burr Ridge fuel watch: regular under $4, diesel near $6
A Burr Ridge Speedway lists regular at $3.939, but nearby diesel prices still cluster around $6, leaving fuel-heavy drivers with a wide spread.
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La Salle podcast explains electric aggregation and solicitor permits
La Salle’s new city podcast breaks down electric aggregation, opt-out basics, and solicitor permits so residents know what to expect next.
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June 11 Midwest storms kept rattling U.S. travel on June 16
A June 11 tornado outbreak grounded flights, cut power to hundreds of thousands, and kept Chicago travelers dealing with ripple effects through June 16.
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United States evening weather update: Heat peaks as storms move east
Dangerous heat leads tonight across the South and East while severe storms threaten the Appalachians and Northeast, and tornado cleanup continues in Illinois and Indiana.
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Burr Ridge gets surprise $4 million state sales-tax payment
Burr Ridge IL – A surprise $4 million state sales-tax payment gives the village a short-term cushion, but budget docs show sales-related taxes still drive finances.