Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

By PETER HANCOCK & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  Union workers planned to picket outside Stateville Correctional Center Thursday to amplify their concerns about…

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Monee Mayor Bogs Seeking Second Term

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Monee Mayor Bogs Seeking Second Term

From Mayor Bogs: Monee Mayor Dr. Therese M. Bogs has announced her candidacy for a second term, highlighting the significant strides made by the village…

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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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