New Lenox Fire Protection District Holds Blessing Ceremony for New Fire Engine

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on New Lenox Fire Protection District Holds Blessing Ceremony for New Fire Engine

The New Lenox Fire Protection District on October 31 blessed a new fire engine that went into service that day. Fire Chief Adam Riegel, Deputy…

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Study shows tariff-induced trade war would hurt U.S. farmers

October 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Study shows tariff-induced trade war would hurt U.S. farmers

A tow enters the lock chamber moving upstream at Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet. A new study finds any trade disruptions could prove…

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Suicide Prevention: Hope for Those Who Need Healing

October 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Suicide Prevention: Hope for Those Who Need Healing

By Stephanie Irvine Shelly Lewis of Manhattan said her 15-year-old son Jackson was a typical teenager, gently rebelling during COVID. Then, he unexpectedly committed suicide.…

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Rialto Ready to Party in 2026 — Adorned with 2nd Route 66 Mural

October 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Rialto Ready to Party in 2026 — Adorned with 2nd Route 66 Mural

A vibrant new mural celebrating the centennial anniversaries of both The Rialto Square Theater and Route 66 has been installed on the historic venue’s exterior…

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4 decades after rising to power and nearly 4 years since his fall, former Speaker Madigan goes to trial

October 18, 2024 / Comments Off on 4 decades after rising to power and nearly 4 years since his fall, former Speaker Madigan goes to trial

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – On a late October day in Springfield nearly five years ago, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exited a private caucus…

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Fire Levels Tri-Star Cabinets in New Lenox, No Injuries Reported

October 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Fire Levels Tri-Star Cabinets in New Lenox, No Injuries Reported

By Stephanie Irvine   A three-alarm fire engulfed the Tri-Star Cabinets, Inc. factory at 1000 S. Cedar Road in New Lenox Thursday. The popular cabinet…

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Injured Trooper Brian Frank Awarded Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor

October 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Injured Trooper Brian Frank Awarded Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor

Gov. JB Pritzker and Brendan F. Kelly, Illinois State Police Director and Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee Chair, presented the Illinois Law Enforcement…

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The Flight of a Lifetime

October 10, 2024 / Comments Off on The Flight of a Lifetime

As roll-call was taken on September 25 for Honor Flight Chicago #118, among the names was Lockport’s very own Bob Thompson who honorably served in…

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Wilmington: Oct. 22 Open House Set for Comprehensive Plan

October 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Wilmington: Oct. 22 Open House Set for Comprehensive Plan

By Stephanie Irvine The City of Wilmington will hold its third and final open house for its comprehensive land use and master parks plan on…

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Annual Report Shows Harrah’s Joliet among Casinos Seeing Drop in Revenue

October 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Annual Report Shows Harrah’s Joliet among Casinos Seeing Drop in Revenue

By Hannah Meisel Capitol News Illinois Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery –…

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