Shepley Road bridge over I-80 to reopen, River Road bridge to close

December 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Shepley Road bridge over I-80 to reopen, River Road bridge to close

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Shepley Road over Interstate 80, in Minooka, will reopen, weather permitting, Friday, Dec. 8. The $4.3 million…

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State health plan declares racism a public health crisis

December 8, 2023 / Comments Off on State health plan declares racism a public health crisis

(Credit: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography, unsplash.com) By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A new state health report pinpoints racism as a public health crisis…

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No Injuries in Dec. 6 Mokena House Fire

December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on No Injuries in Dec. 6 Mokena House Fire

New Lenox Fire Protection District Responds to Residential Structure Fire Wednesday, December 6th just after 10 p.m., the New Lenox Fire Protection District received a…

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Trinity Services ‘Living Room’ a Calm Refuge for Life’s Storms

December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Trinity Services ‘Living Room’ a Calm Refuge for Life’s Storms

By Karen Haave When it feels like life and all its stresses are too much to cope with, it’s good to know there’s a place…

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Residents Fear Wilmington-Peotone Widening Will Mean More Trucks

December 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Residents Fear Wilmington-Peotone Widening Will Mean More Trucks

Wilmington resident Roy Surdej who lives near the proposed widening is concerned it will cause even more truck traffic through what is a residential area.…

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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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What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban Which guns are banned, how to file disclosures and what is next

December 5, 2023 / Comments Off on What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban Which guns are banned, how to file disclosures and what is next

Capitol News Illinois illustration by Andrew Adams   By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their…

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Environmental Concerns Quash Brighton Park Shelter Plans

December 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Environmental Concerns Quash Brighton Park Shelter Plans

Following a thorough review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) of the Brighton Park environmental report, the State of Illinois will not proceed with…

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Will Be Statewide

December 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Will Be Statewide

Gov. JB Pritzker, Dollywood Foundation Executive Director Nora Briggs, United Way of McLean County President and CEO David Taylor, local officials, parents, and community members…

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State’s Gold Star Tree Honors Military, Vets, Gold Star Families

December 4, 2023 / Comments Off on State’s Gold Star Tree Honors Military, Vets, Gold Star Families

  SPRINGFIELD – Today, Gov. JB Pritzker joined active duty military members, veterans, and Gold Star families at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum…

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