By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court…
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By Sandy Vasko Last time we met, we looked at the earliest county jail. Let’s go back there to see what happened next. The time…
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Catholic Charities — Diocese of Joliet and the Northern Illinois Food Bank are sponsoring at Mobile Food Pantry from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.…
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The Forest Preserve District’s program schedule offers many ways to explore, paddle and hike to view creatures and nature. You can also learn how to…
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I have 3 quotes about corn that I often repeat for friends who are not astute about farming. Also, mosquito season will start in 3-2-1…
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I don’t know about you, but after the Fourth of July, just like the stores, I start thinking fall. And although you may not see…
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By Karen Haave When an Eagle Scout candidate has to come up with an idea for his required community service project, there’s no telling what…
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By Sandy Vasko The State Penitentiary gets all the glory. It once housed bad guys from all over the state, and now, people from all…
Read MoreBy Nick Reiher CenterPoint Properties will get another day in court. The Third District Appellate Court in Ottawa has overturned a local court order denying…
Read MoreBy Karen Haave A new state law requiring townships to create a committee to evaluate their own levels of efficiency is getting mixed reviews from…
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