Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it…
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River View Elementary School fifth-grader Henry Franzen crouches in the Field of Flags at the school on Friday, November 8, 2024. Henry though the Disabled American…
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By Karen Haave Voortman Steel’s expansion of its Monee facility has elicited a level of excitement not often seen in Will County villages. A ceremonial…
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By Nick Reiher The Gemini Giant, one of the most iconic tourist attractions along Route 66 – and definitely within Will County – will be…
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By Nick Reiher As people across the world watched Donald Trump gather enough electoral votes to be elected again after a twisting and contentious campaign,…
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By Nick Reiher Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen and the Village Board on November 4 voted 6-0 with one abstention to join a long list of…
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The New Lenox Fire Protection District on October 31 blessed a new fire engine that went into service that day. Fire Chief Adam Riegel, Deputy…
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A tow enters the lock chamber moving upstream at Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet. A new study finds any trade disruptions could prove…
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By Stephanie Irvine Shelly Lewis of Manhattan said her 15-year-old son Jackson was a typical teenager, gently rebelling during COVID. Then, he unexpectedly committed suicide.…
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A vibrant new mural celebrating the centennial anniversaries of both The Rialto Square Theater and Route 66 has been installed on the historic venue’s exterior…
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