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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…
Pritzker Visits Joliet to Highlight Key Milestones of $1.3 Billion I-80 Reconstruction
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined today by local officials and community leaders to…
Beatty to be First Female City Manager in Joliet History
Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy announced Beth Beatty has been selected as the new City Manager of Joliet, making her the…
City of Joliet to Host 2023 Active Shooter and Mental Wellness Conference
The City of Joliet Fire and Police Departments, and 9-1-1, in partnership with Thriveworks and Joliet Township, will host the…
Latest state school report card shows proficiency gains, persistent gaps on racial lines Reading, math scores up; graduation rate at 13-year high
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Elementary and secondary students in Illinois showed consistent improvements in their…
‘Well-Woman Day’ Health Services Offered Nov. 1
The Will County Health Department is hosting a Well-Woman Day open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Full closure on I-80 at Briggs Street Tonight
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that an ongoing project to replace the bridge carrying Briggs Street over Interstate…