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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…
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.…