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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IDNR concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois River

December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on IDNR concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois River

Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, wrapped up a 10-day…

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Joliet Announces 2023 Santa Send-Off Event

December 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Joliet Announces 2023 Santa Send-Off Event

Back again by popular demand, the City of Joliet and Mayor Terry D’Arcy will host the Santa Send-Off on Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 10…

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Will County FOP’s Shop with a Sheriff event helps 50 area children enjoy the holidays

December 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Will County FOP’s Shop with a Sheriff event helps 50 area children enjoy the holidays

Members of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Will County Lodge 94 made sure 50 area youngsters were able to enjoy the holidays this season when…

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Sharing Family Treasures: Donations provide pieces of local history puzzle

November 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Sharing Family Treasures: Donations provide pieces of local history puzzle

By Karen Haave A prominent Will County family has marked the 170th anniversary of its ancestors’ arrival in America with donations to two local historical societies.…

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Public/Private Partners Celebrate Houbolt Road Bridge

November 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Public/Private Partners Celebrate Houbolt Road Bridge

By Nick Reiher Although there have been other celebrations for the new Houbolt Road extension from Interstate 80 to the intermodal yards to the south,…

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Wreaths Across America: They Gave Their Time for Us, Now Let’s Give a Few Hours for Them

November 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Wreaths Across America: They Gave Their Time for Us, Now Let’s Give a Few Hours for Them

By Nick Reiher Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery off Illinois 53 in Elwood. And to…

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