UPDATE: ADDITIONAL LANE CLOSURES FOR I-55 over Des Plaines River in Channahon

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on UPDATE: ADDITIONAL LANE CLOSURES FOR I-55 over Des Plaines River in Channahon

10/8/2024 UPDATE: Two extended weekend lane closures are scheduled to take place. Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, weather permitting, to 5 a.m.…

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

August 29, 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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Peotone Old Mill Fest: Oh, Yeah, It’s On! And Fundraiser Set for Sept. 7

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Peotone Old Mill Fest: Oh, Yeah, It’s On! And Fundraiser Set for Sept. 7

A couple of falling beams won’t stop Peotone Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Old Mill Fest. It’s happening on September 15, from 11 a.m. to 4…

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Monee Readying for Vietnam Traveling Wall

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Monee Readying for Vietnam Traveling Wall

By Karen Haave The Village of Monee will exhibit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall for five days next month at 25711 S Egyptian Trail. The…

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As Illinois receives praise for cannabis equity, working on system’s flaws

August 28, 2024 / Comments Off on As Illinois receives praise for cannabis equity, working on system’s flaws

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top…

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From Beauty Queen to Farm Girl — That’s the Life for Ashley

August 28, 2024 / Comments Off on From Beauty Queen to Farm Girl — That’s the Life for Ashley

By Karen Haave When a beauty queen hangs up her tiaras and sashes, she: a) Passes pageantry on to her own children b) Becomes a…

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Monee Fall Fest Will Have Different Look

August 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Monee Fall Fest Will Have Different Look

By Karen Haave Monee Fall Fest opens September 5, but it will look a little different from previous years. With a massive renovation project underway…

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Crete — That’s a Wrap! Police Looking at Non-Invasive Alternative to Tasers

August 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Crete — That’s a Wrap! Police Looking at Non-Invasive Alternative to Tasers

By Karen Haave Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz is looking into a non-invasive remote device made to subdue resistant individuals in emotion-charged situations. Not exactly…

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Longtime Harris supporters do victory lap for their candidate at DNC

August 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Longtime Harris supporters do victory lap for their candidate at DNC

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – On a cold morning in late 2019, Illinois state Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, boarded a bus…

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Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event to be Held in University Park on August 29

August 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event to be Held in University Park on August 29

Fresh produce is distributed at the Will County Healthy Lifestyle Event held in University Park on September 21, 2023. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is…

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