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Temporary staffing agencies seek to block new state labor law
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] – A group of temporary staffing agencies and their trade associations are asking…
2023 Farm Service Agency County Committee Ballots Due Dec. 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee…
IDOT Seeks Input on Long-Range Plan
This fall the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) introduced Move Illinois: the 2024 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which will strategically…
It’s Our Honor
The General Christian F. Schilt Marine Corps Reserve Center commenced their 248th Marine Birthday Ball Celebration on 28 Oct 23…
Candidate filing begins Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle
The Illinois State Board of Elections office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) Wednesday,…
You Do You This Holiday Season
Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? Notice I didn’t say happy. Though we have many reasons to be thankful, if…
Children Home During Homer Glen Murder-Suicide
On 11/19/2023, at approximately 5:46 PM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13600 block of Shannon…
Route 59 Lane Closures Tomorrow
On Wednesday, November 22, IDOT will be inspecting the EJ&E Railroad Bridge over Route 59 between Route 126 and 143rd…
Plainfield East HS Band Director to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Plainfield East HighSchool Band Director David Lesniak is preparing for the performance of a lifetime with the “Band Directors Marching…
Forest Preserve Holiday Sales Support Nature
Shop for green gifts, including these Jabebo earrings made from recycled cereal boxes, at four Forest Preserve District of Will…
‘Panera To Go’ Opening in Joliet
Just in time for the holiday season, shoppers at the Joliet Mall will have a new dining option with the…
Plainfield Building ‘Total Loss’ Following Nov. 18 Fire
On Saturday, Nov. 18, at 3:32 p.m., the Plainfield Fire Protection District received a call for an activated fire…