South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News [email protected] A new airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs could bring thousands of jobs and a $1 billion economic impact, according…

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It’s Showtime at the Illinois State Fair

August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on It’s Showtime at the Illinois State Fair

The state’s best youth livestock exhibitors compete during the 2023 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship contest. The exhibitors each represented their counties and vied to…

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REO Makes Major Donation to Alleviate Storm Damage to Rock and Roll Museum

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on REO Makes Major Donation to Alleviate Storm Damage to Rock and Roll Museum

Band members and management of the legendary rock band REO Speedwagon have made a major financial donation to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on…

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Will County Community Mental Health Board Appoints Teena Mackey First Executive Director

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Will County Community Mental Health Board Appoints Teena Mackey First Executive Director

The Will County Community Mental Health Board (708 Board) has hired Teena Mackey as its first Executive Director. Mackey will lead the day-to-day operations of…

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Proposed Aqua rate increase reignites tensions between the company and its customers

August 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Proposed Aqua rate increase reignites tensions between the company and its customers

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News [email protected] BOURBONNAIS – As state regulators consider whether to approve a proposed rate increase for the state’s second largest private water…

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Illinois EPA Recommends Enforcement Action for Improper Handling of Asbestos at Rialto Theater

August 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois EPA Recommends Enforcement Action for Improper Handling of Asbestos at Rialto Theater

Illinois EPA Refers Will County Metropolitan Exposition & Auditorium Authority, R. Berti SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has referred an enforcement…

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75th Anniversary Trinity Looking for Your Fond Memories

August 1, 2024 / Comments Off on 75th Anniversary Trinity Looking for Your Fond Memories

By Karen Haave Trinity Services, Inc., will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of its inaugural year, and part of it will include special events and activities,…

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Residents Fear County Improvements for Cherry Hill/Mills Road Will Bring More Trucks

July 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Residents Fear County Improvements for Cherry Hill/Mills Road Will Bring More Trucks

By Stephanie Irvine Proposed improvements to Cherry Hill-Mills Road drew skepticism and ire from residents at the Will County Department of Transportation’s project open house…

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Parties Scampering to Put Up Will County Clerk Candidates

July 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Parties Scampering to Put Up Will County Clerk Candidates

By Nick Reiher Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry will resign her office August 15 to take the vacant job of Joliet City Clerk as…

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Westbound I-80 lane changes July 30

July 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Westbound I-80 lane changes July 30

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of the ongoing efforts to replace the Interstate 80 bridges over Hickory Creek, Richards Street and…

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