Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm

January 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A task force created in the wake of a deadly Metro East tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse…

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Overnight lane closure on eastbound I-80 over I-55

December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Overnight lane closure on eastbound I-80 over I-55

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement repairs on eastbound Interstate 80 over Interstate 55, in Joliet and Channahon, will require an overnight…

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State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care

December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people…

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New Year Means New Laws Taking Effect

December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on New Year Means New Laws Taking Effect

The new year means that some new protections will be taking effect in Illinois workplaces starting January 1, 2025. Workers will be getting a raise…

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Will County Forest Preserve Programs

December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Will County Forest Preserve Programs

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Jan. 6. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.…

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Elwood Police Congratulates Elwood 7th Graders on D.A.R.E. Graduation

December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Elwood Police Congratulates Elwood 7th Graders on D.A.R.E. Graduation

The Elwood Police Department is proud to announce the successful graduation of the 7th grade class at Elwood School from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance…

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Manhattan District 114 Faces Second Sexual Harassment Suit

December 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan District 114 Faces Second Sexual Harassment Suit

By Stephanie Irvine The Manhattan School District now faces another Civil Rights lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination. Susana Lukaszek, the District’s former Payroll and…

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Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes

December 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will…

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Jefferson Street Bridge Reopens

December 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Jefferson Street Bridge Reopens

The Jefferson Street Bridge reopened this morning after crews successfully repaired the road following a water main break in the area. Electrical power has also…

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Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition

December 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition

Capitol News Illinois The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the increase…

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