Local Kettle Donation Rings Up Gold

November 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Local Kettle Donation Rings Up Gold

By Nick Reiher The Salvation Army of Joliet is closer to its 2024 giving goal this holiday season, thanks to a bright, shiny donation last…

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ICC Reduces Aqua’s Rate Hike Request, Rates Still Will Rise

November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on ICC Reduces Aqua’s Rate Hike Request, Rates Still Will Rise

Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) cut portions of Aqua Illinois’ rate increase request for water and sewer services in Illinois. The ICC’s decision reduces…

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County Board Again Delays Vote on  Massive Solar Farm

November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on County Board Again Delays Vote on  Massive Solar Farm

By Nick Reiher Residents in Reed and Custer townships on edge about a proposed 3,590-acre solar farm will have to wait until February for a…

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Branching Out — New Elwood Library Opens

November 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Branching Out — New Elwood Library Opens

By Stephanie Irvine Elwoodians can rejoice: The Elwood Branch of the Manhattan Public Library is now open for visitors, having welcomed the first patrons on…

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Manhattan — She’s Rolling Out — Kirby’s Bakery Closing after 35 Years 

November 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan — She’s Rolling Out — Kirby’s Bakery Closing after 35 Years 

By Nick Reiher As the Thanksgiving holiday approached, Kathy Kirby has been gearing up for orders of pies, cakes and cookies, the way she has…

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Stage Is Set for Joliet’s 26th Annual Holidays Parade and Festival

November 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Stage Is Set for Joliet’s 26th Annual Holidays Parade and Festival

The Joliet City Center Partnership will host the 26th annual Light up the Holidays Festival Parade, sponsored by the University of St. Francis, in Downtown…

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Trucks Still on Forefront of Manhattan Residents’ Minds

November 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Trucks Still on Forefront of Manhattan Residents’ Minds

By Stephanie Irvine Area residents were treated to a dual community engagement event and informational workshop from Will County for the Long Range “On Our…

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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

November 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it…

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Plainfield — River View ES Fifth Grader Raises Money for Veterans, Places Flags at School

November 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Plainfield — River View ES Fifth Grader Raises Money for Veterans, Places Flags at School

River View Elementary School fifth-grader Henry Franzen crouches in the Field of Flags at the school on Friday, November 8, 2024. Henry though the Disabled American…

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Monee: Voortman’s Growth Steels Support of Village, Jobs 

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Monee: Voortman’s Growth Steels Support of Village, Jobs 

By Karen Haave Voortman Steel’s expansion of its Monee facility has elicited a level of excitement not often seen in Will County villages. A ceremonial…

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