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Police Arrest Man on Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle Charges
Christopher M. Covelli (32, Joliet) – was charged with Burglary (two counts), Attempted Burglary (two counts), Criminal Damage to Property…
Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead
Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautions school officials Wednesday not to expect major funding increases in the upcoming budget…
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls
The Paul Findley Federal Courthouse is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) The Paul Findley Federal…
I-80 interchange ramps at Center Street/Meadow Avenue Closing
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Interstate 80 interchange ramps at Center Street/Meadow Avenue in Joliet are…
Joliet Diocese Bishop Ronald A. Hicks Appointed Archbishop of New York
The Vatican announced today that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of the…
New Lenox: Peace Lutheran Offers Service for Those Feeling Lost
By Karen Haave In a perfect world, the holidays would bring joy for everyone. But it’s not a perfect world.…
Green Garden Township Town Hall Re-do, Redux
By Karen Haave This time, it’s final. Green Garden’s town hall is going to be renovated rather than replaced. After…
Nelson Elected IFB President, Hultine is VP
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members elected Philip Nelson, a grain and livestock farmer from Seneca in LaSalle County, as the…
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation
State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry…
Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts
A Chicago Transit Authority Train known as the “L” makes a turn on the system’s “Loop” in downtown Chicago on…
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans starting Jan. 1
(Capitol News Illinois file photo) (Capitol News Illinois file photo) Article Summary Illinois residents who buy health insurance on the…
Teen Charged with Aggravated Robbery
Joliet Police announced Jalen Davis (18, Joliet) was arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery. On December 15, 2025, at 3:05…