Shep Is the Newest K9 for Sheriff’s Department

December 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Shep Is the Newest K9 for Sheriff’s Department

Sheriff Mike Kelley and Will County K9 Unit would like to congratulate Deputy Dan Budde and welcome his partner and newest member “Shep” to the…

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South Chicago Heights Man Charged in Joliet Domestic Homicide

December 15, 2023 / Comments Off on South Chicago Heights Man Charged in Joliet Domestic Homicide

Willie Banks Willie Banks, 47, South Chicago Heights, was processed and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for First Degree Murder (3 Counts),…

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ANALYSIS: Pritzker urges ‘careful’ approach as current-year surplus could be followed by deficit

December 15, 2023 / Comments Off on ANALYSIS: Pritzker urges ‘careful’ approach as current-year surplus could be followed by deficit

Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in his Capitol office with fellow Democrats House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President Don Harmon at a news…

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State regulators once again flex muscle in rejecting utilities’ grid plans, lessening rate hikes

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on State regulators once again flex muscle in rejecting utilities’ grid plans, lessening rate hikes

Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott (third from left) is pictured at a packed meeting in Chicago on Thursday as he reads a decision that…

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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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