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IDPH Warns Consumers About Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches At least one Illinois case linked to reports of elevated lead levels in product
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting consumers to an FDA recall of children’s cinnamon applesauce pouches which…
Advocates hail regulatory ‘earthquake’ as state slashes requested gas rate increases
Illinois Commerce Commission member Michael Carrigan (left), Chair Doug Scott, and member Ann McCabe are pictured at a commission meeting…
Pritzker designates additional $160M for migrant response as winter approaches New spending focused on building Chicago’s shelter capacity, getting migrants to permanent housing
By HANNAH MEISEL& JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – As winter quickly approaches, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday…
I-55 Lane Changes Start Nov. 17
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the Interstate 55 bridge…
Loughran Cappel hosts Toys for Tots drive
State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel is collecting toys for children across Will County. Her office, 20660 Caton Farm Road, Unit…
Lighting of the Green Set in Frankfort
It’s that time of year again when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick off…
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…