COVID-19 hospitalizations up in recent weeks, masks recommended in certain settings

December 19, 2023 / Comments Off on COVID-19 hospitalizations up in recent weeks, masks recommended in certain settings

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is pictured at a news conference in Springfield in May 2023. IDPH is warning Illinoisans to…

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Wreaths Across America: Rain Can’t Dampen the Spirit of Volunteerism for Fallen Vets

December 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Wreaths Across America: Rain Can’t Dampen the Spirit of Volunteerism for Fallen Vets

By Stephanie Irvine Drenching rain and 40 degree weather didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending the December 16 Wreaths Across America ceremony and wreath-laying…

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Joliet Street Work Begins Dec. 19

December 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Joliet Street Work Begins Dec. 19

Work on the Joliet – Ottawa Street Water Main Improvement Project continues to progress. Water main installation work on Joliet Street between Jackson Street and…

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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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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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Longest Night Service a Time of Solace for Those Grieving

December 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Longest Night Service a Time of Solace for Those Grieving

By Karen Haave December’s festive holidays can bring a joy that really does make it the most wonderful time of the year. Or not. For…

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