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New state task force aims to promote state’s Underground Railroad history
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force met for the first time Tuesday…
Kankakee River Flooding Forcing Evacuations
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents along the Kankakee River of flash flood conditions throughout the…
As recreational cannabis sales again hit record, Illinois AG calls for federal rescheduling
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected] As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney…
Tracy Katz Muhl appointed to fill seat of resigned Rep. Jonathan Carroll
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Tracy Katz Muhl, a Northbrook school board president and Northfield Township Democratic committeeperson,…
Salem Village Closing March 15 – Caregivers receive required 60-days’ notice
By Stephanie Irvine Residents at Salem Village Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Joliet will be forced to call someplace else…
EXTREME COLD CANCELS MLK DAY OF SERVICE
MLK Day of Service Canceled Jan. 15, 2024 – All JTHS Buildings Closed The JTHS MLK Day of Service Planning…
Winds Take Out Green Garden Golf Dome
By Karen Haave The giant golf dome at Green Garden Country Club collapsed again on Thursday under the stress of…
SHERIFF: IF YOU’RE IN A DITCH
Road conditions throughout the county remain hazardous. No road closures at this time however several vehicles have slid off the…
Winter storm causes Forest Preserve closures
Forest Preserve District of Will County visitor centers will be closed to the public on Friday, Jan. 12, due to…
JJC to Go Virtual During Storm
Due to winter weather conditions, Joliet Junior College will be open for virtual services only on Friday, Jan. 12 and…
Temporary lane closure on eastbound I-80 in Joliet
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement repairs to the bridge deck on eastbound Interstate 80,…
Parker takes over as Forest Preserve Board president
Annette Parker of Crest Hill took over in December as president of Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District…