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Battle over data centers in Illinois Pits Consumers vs. State Competitiveness — Lawmakers trying again to regulate industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives
State Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, with State Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, speaks on her support for data centers supplying their…
Peotone: Eagle Scout Ready to Soar, But Hold the Cheese
By Karen Haave For Austen Gast, there was never any question about becoming an Eagle Scout. It was a goal…
Peotone: Officials Working on Development Plan for Dormant Sportsman’s Club
By Andrea Arens Village officials in Peotone are preparing for a transition at the Sportsman’s Club property, as the organization’s…
Noak Reappointed to National League of Cities Committees
Romeoville John Mayor Noak has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy…
Farm Days Gone By
Tim Piepenbrink of the Crete Area Historical Society shares this photo of Charles Westphal’s grandfather showing off the horsepower circa…
Manley to Host Annual Blood Drive in Honor of International Women’s Day
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with the American Red Cross and local legislators to host an annual blood…
Suspect Identified in Cell Phone Store Robbery
Bond Following an extensive investigation into the aggravated robbery at a Cricket Wireless store on February 7, 2026, Joliet Police…
Joliet Community Remembers A.O. Marshall School
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors voted 7-0 at its February 11 meeting to close A.O. Marshall…
Residents Have More Questions after Data Center Open House
By Stephanie Irvine With plans to be on the Joliet Plan Commission agenda in March, the developers of the proposed…
BREAKING: Farmers Weekly Review Interviews Joliet Data Center Executive Vice President Ahead of Open House
By Stephanie Irvine Since word of a nearly 800-acre data center became public, area residents have speculated about the potential…
Monee: Fire Chief Pushes Back on Talk of Sprinkler Reduction
By Karen Haave NielandIf Monee Fire Chief Carl Nieland has anything to say about it, the village will keep its…