U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at a news conference Thursday in Springfield. Pritzker said he believes Illinois’ assault weapons ban is constitutional as gun rights…

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IDPH Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Mitigation Measures as Respiratory Viruses Increase

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on IDPH Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Mitigation Measures as Respiratory Viruses Increase

With 51 counties, or half the counties in Illinois, now at a medium or high level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Illinois Department of Public Health…

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Will County Seeks Public Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Will County Seeks Public Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify infrastructure needs for electric and…

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Peotone Residents Get a Look at Wilmington-Peotone Road Study

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Peotone Residents Get a Look at Wilmington-Peotone Road Study

Christina Kupkowski, center, answers questions about the PEL study on Wilmington-Peotone Road expansion at a December 13 open house in Peotone. (Photo by Karen Haave)…

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Joliet Police Investigate Homicide

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Joliet Police Investigate Homicide

On December 13, 2023, at 10:39 PM, Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Westshire Drive after a 911 call was received…

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The last local home for the poor, insane and helpless

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on The last local home for the poor, insane and helpless

By Sandy Vasko Last time, we visited the Will County Poor House. It was August of 1877, and the Joliet Morning Sun reporter gave a…

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Longest Night Service a Time of Solace for Those Grieving

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Longest Night Service a Time of Solace for Those Grieving

By Karen Haave December’s festive holidays can bring a joy that really does make it the most wonderful time of the year. Or not. For…

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Werner Receives Young Farmer Support Honor

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Werner Receives Young Farmer Support Honor

Debbie Werner earned a 2023 Friend of the Young Leaders Support Award, presented at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting recently in Chicago. Corey Brandau,…

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The Herb of the Season … Mint, but it is so much more

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on The Herb of the Season … Mint, but it is so much more

Clockwise from upper left: Mint is so much more than candy canes–it flavors toothpaste and mouthwash, makes soothing tea, fresh breath gum, sweet baked goods,…

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Here’s Hoping the Launching Pad Can Get Back on Course

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Here’s Hoping the Launching Pad Can Get Back on Course

By Nick Reiher There was such promise. Two partners in life and in business pooled most if not all of their savings to bring a…

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