Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

September 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] As many as 800 families across the country who patronized a Carlinville funeral home may never know if…

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County Studying Left Turn Lanes at 53/Manhattan-Arsenal Road

September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on County Studying Left Turn Lanes at 53/Manhattan-Arsenal Road

By Nick Reiher Due to concerns by residents and Matt Walsh, Jackson Township Highway Commissioner, Will County transportation officials will begin a study to widen…

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Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation

September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – The secretary of state’s office is launching a new program to enlist Illinois high schoolers to…

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State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional…

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Smoke Alarms Alert Family in Plainfield Fire

September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Smoke Alarms Alert Family in Plainfield Fire

From the Plainfield Fire Department: At approximately 1:55 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, the Western Will County Communication Center (WESCOM) received a 911 call…

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Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

September 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  An Illinois law intended to help people with mental illness avoid confrontations with police had been on the…

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Manhattan School District 114 — Former HR Director Files Civil Rights Lawsuit against the District

August 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan School District 114 — Former HR Director Files Civil Rights Lawsuit against the District

By Stephanie Irvine When both the Manhattan School District 114’s superintendent, Russel “Rusty” Ragon, and the Director of Human Resources, Communications, and Professional Development, Christine…

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Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions

August 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois  [email protected]  SPRINGFIELD – Overall participation in labor unions has declined in recent years in Illinois, although the state has…

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Deputy Shep on the Job!

August 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Deputy Shep on the Job!

The Will County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit has once again successfully tracked an individual that deputies were attempting to locate. On August 8th, K-9 Lizzy successfully…

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Joliet Police Chief Responds to Spate of Shootings

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Police Chief Responds to Spate of Shootings

Below is a statement from Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans: “As your Chief of Police, I share a deep sense of concern regarding the recent…

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