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Brandon Road Carp Project Postponed Due to Trump’s Funding Freeze
By Nick Reiher Gov. JB Pritzker has postponed the Brandon Road Basin project to block invasive Asian carp in response…
Star Wars Day Events Moving to a New ‘Galaxy’ … Very, Very Close By
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at a brand-new location! On Saturday, June 7, the Joliet Public Library’s 14th Annual…
First Local Female Eagle Scout Is Flying High
By Karen Haave Becoming an Eagle Scout is not easy, because it is performance-based, with some challenging requirements. Statistics show…
Help Trinity Celebrate 75 Years
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Trinity Services. Founded in 1950 as a school for children with intellectual and…
Elwood — Habitat Home Will Keep Kevin’s Memory Alive
By Stephanie Irvine In the heart of Elwood, Habitat for Humanity is hard at work, making the dream of homeownership…
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies…
Eye n the Sky: Drone Service Huge Help in Finding Lost Dog
By Stephanie Irvine Drones have gotten a bad rep lately, with no shortage of peculiar UFO-type sightings and conspiracy theories…
Potential immigration raids spark fear, protests on Inauguration Day
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Immigrant communities around Illinois braced Tuesday for threatened mass deportations. But the Little Village neighborhood…
Bill Osborne Honored for a Life of Service
By Stephanie Irvine You didn’t have to know William “Bill” Osborne for long to know what a kind, genuine, and…
$27M Grant Will Aid Crucial Gougar Road Overpass
The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded over $27 million to Will County to construct a…
UPDATE: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE –Eastbound I-80 Lane Changes Coming Jan. 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80 in Minooka, Joliet…
Manhattan: Her Art Lifts Cancer Patients’ Spirits
Not all shops “pay with a smile” for those who come in for permanent makeup or paramedical services due to…