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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…
Will County Offers COVID-19 Vaccines
As the calendar gets late in the year, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center are reminding residents…
State police still drafting assault weapons registration rules as deadline nears
Items must be registered before Jan. 1, but confusion lingers about what items are covered under ban By PETER HANCOCK…
Farm Bill: Lawmakers must find a bipartisan way forward
By RICHARD GUEBERT JR. Illinois Farm Bureau President For many years, I have heard that agriculture policy is one of…
17th Annual MLK Day of Service Event Provides Community Service Opportunity for All Ages
Joliet Township High School and the African American Business Association invite the community to participate in the 17th annual Joliet-Area MLK…
High court already set to consider several gun-related cases this term
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gun rights advocacy groups say they intend to ask the U.S.…
Silver Cross Hospital Earns 18th Straight ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Silver Cross Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, making it the 18th straight A…
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Dirksen Courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois). Friday, November 3, 2023 2-1 ruling sets up likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court By…
Gun rights advocates question proposed assault weapons registration rules State Police holds public hearings on registering existing firearms under new ban
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are facing pushback from gun rights advocates…
Daylight Saving Time Ends; Time to Test, Inspect and Replace Life Saving Smoke Alarms If your alarm was manufactured before October of 2013, it’s time to replace that alarm with a 10-year sealed battery device.
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to test, inspect and replace any broken or expired…
Ad Hoc Committee Formed to Eye Former Courthouse Developments
By Nick Reiher It may not be a formal stay of execution, but County Board members trying to save the…
Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Dog Park Permits Now on Sale
Get an early holiday treat for your pup by buying a 2024 Forest Preservae District of Will County dog park…