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JJC Becomes Statewide Leader in Dual Credit Enrollment
Joliet Junior College has established itself as a statewide leader in dual credit enrollment,* reporting a record 23.93%…
Glasgow and D’Arcy Announce Illinois Supreme Court Decision Rejecting Bank’s Attempt to Obtain Refund from Joliet of $6 Million in Property Taxes on Evergreen Terrace
JOLIET— Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy announce that a landmark decision by the…
Grau named new Director of School Services for UCP-Center for Disability Services
JOLIET – UCP-Center for Disability Services Executive Director Brian Patel has announced Jennifer Grau as the new Director of School…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…