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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Dog Park Permits Now on Sale
Get an early holiday treat for your pup by buying a 2024 Forest Preservae District of Will County dog park…
Will County Clerk Aims to Add 500 Qualified Judges for 2024 Elections
JOLIET – Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry strongly encourages individuals from both major political parties to apply to serve…