Lawmakers pass bill aimed at modernizing professional licensing in Illinois Measure would provide for new online system to speed up paperwork

November 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Lawmakers pass bill aimed at modernizing professional licensing in Illinois Measure would provide for new online system to speed up paperwork

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] As Illinois faces shortages of health care practitioners and mental health professionals, the state agency in charge of…

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25th anniversary of Light up the Holidays Parade & Festival Set for Nov. 24th in Downtown Joliet

November 13, 2023 / Comments Off on 25th anniversary of Light up the Holidays Parade & Festival Set for Nov. 24th in Downtown Joliet

The Joliet City Center Partnership (CCP) is proud to host the 25th annual Light up the Holidays Festival Parade, sponsored by the University of St.…

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Ventura’s Zero-emissions Bill Advances to the Governor

November 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Ventura’s Zero-emissions Bill Advances to the Governor

SPRINGFIELD – A bill sponsored by state Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, that moves the state toward lower emissions, improve air quality throughout Illinois and require…

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Lawmakers decline private school tax credit program; no Invest in Kids Act

November 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Lawmakers decline private school tax credit program; no Invest in Kids Act

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers adjourned their fall veto session Thursday afternoon without renewing a controversial program that provided…

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Animal Cruelty Arrest Results from Lockport Township Rodeo

November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Animal Cruelty Arrest Results from Lockport Township Rodeo

The Will County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the recent arrest of Ezequiel Herrera (age 26) of Lockport Township regarding two counts of animal…

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Veterans Home in Manteno Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases

November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Veterans Home in Manteno Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases

The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Manteno is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. There are 19 residents and 11 staff…

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Lawmakers Pass New Bill Lifting Nuclear Moratorium

November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Lawmakers Pass New Bill Lifting Nuclear Moratorium

After months of behind-the-scenes discussion, state lawmakers have approved a proposal that would allow nuclear construction in the state for the first time since 1987.…

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GETTING TO THE HEART

November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on GETTING TO THE HEART
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Making Music for 150 Years

November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Making Music for 150 Years

During the Joliet American Legion Band’s 77th Annual Victory Banquet, three members were presented with a plaque in recognition of being an active performing musician…

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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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