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Lanes shifting on Briggs Street Bridge
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the Briggs Street…
I-55 over Illinois 53 overnight stage change tonight
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the Interstate 55 bridge over…
COVID-19 hospitalizations up in recent weeks, masks recommended in certain settings
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is pictured at a news conference in Springfield in May 2023.…
Rolling I-80 lane closures Wednesday and Thursday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that there will be daytime rolling lane closures, weather permitting, this week on…
IDNR announces extended season for controlled pheasant hunting program
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is extending the controlled pheasant hunting program for the 2023-2024 season. Some sites will…
Wreaths Across America: Rain Can’t Dampen the Spirit of Volunteerism for Fallen Vets
By Stephanie Irvine Drenching rain and 40 degree weather didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending the December 16 Wreaths…
Joliet Street Work Begins Dec. 19
Work on the Joliet – Ottawa Street Water Main Improvement Project continues to progress. Water main installation work on Joliet…
ANALYSIS: Pritzker urges ‘careful’ approach as current-year surplus could be followed by deficit
Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in his Capitol office with fellow Democrats House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President…
State regulators once again flex muscle in rejecting utilities’ grid plans, lessening rate hikes
Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott (third from left) is pictured at a packed meeting in Chicago on Thursday as…
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress
Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at a news conference Thursday in Springfield. Pritzker said he believes Illinois’ assault weapons ban…
IDPH Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Mitigation Measures as Respiratory Viruses Increase
With 51 counties, or half the counties in Illinois, now at a medium or high level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, the…
Will County Seeks Public Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify…