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Illinois Sheriff’s Association Announces Scholarships
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is announcing that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of…
Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected] The state announced 111 parks and recreation projects throughout Illinois will receive a portion of…
Overnight lane closure on westbound I-80 at Shepley Road Starting Today
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement repairs on westbound Interstate 80 at Shepley Road, in…
Joliet Mayor Asks Residents to Help Family Struck by Tragedy on Jan. 21
Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy is asking residents and businesses in the city to help raise funds by this Saturday to…
Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry
By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A Chicago organization focused on drinking water sustainability will receive a $15 million…
Will County to Host Two Virtual Open Houses on Long Range Transportation Plan
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) will host two virtual open houses to gather feedback on the future of…
Full Closures on I-80 at Briggs Street over Four Nights Starting Thursday
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that an ongoing project to replace the bridge carrying Briggs Street…
Board of Elections allows Trump’s name to stay on ballot
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former President Donald Trump’s name will remain on the Illinois Republican primary ballot,…
Wilmington Boil Order Lifted
The citywide Boil Order put into effect on January 26th has been lifted. Residents serviced by the City of Wilmington,…
Crest Hill: State Police Unveil Plans for New Campus
State of the art facilities will house patrol, criminal investigation, forensic services, and crime scene command The Illinois State Police…
Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – The relationship between Chicago and the state of Illinois remains a…
State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources
By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] For years, parents and providers have criticized what they see as a disorganized…