Prosecutors rest case against former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan

September 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Prosecutors rest case against former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – After years of pushing in Springfield, AT&T Illinois’ executive team was thrilled when the Illinois General…

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Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban

September 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] EAST ST. LOUIS – The owner of a gun store testified Monday that Illinois’ ban on the sale…

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No Injuries in Plainfield House Fire

September 15, 2024 / Comments Off on No Injuries in Plainfield House Fire

Photo courtesy of the Plainfield Fire District Fire At approximately 3:29 p.m. on Sunday September 15, 2024, the Western Will County Communication Center (WESCOM) received…

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JUST IN Emergency lane closure on eastbound I-80 in Joliet

September 14, 2024 / Comments Off on JUST IN Emergency lane closure on eastbound I-80 in Joliet

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the right lane will be closing shortly on eastbound Interstate 80 at River Road, just west of…

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In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally

September 13, 2024 / Comments Off on In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – On an afternoon in late April 2017, recently retired state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was called to…

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A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

September 13, 2024 / Comments Off on A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate the use of…

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ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA

September 13, 2024 / Comments Off on ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] DECATUR – Agribusiness giant ADM violated federal regulations, a federal permit and the Safe Drinking Water Act earlier…

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JJC’s City Center Campus Reopens After Storm Damage Repairs

September 13, 2024 / Comments Off on JJC’s City Center Campus Reopens After Storm Damage Repairs

From Joliet Junior College: Joliet Junior College (JJC) is pleased to announce the reopening of the City Center Campus on Monday, Sept. 16, following extensive…

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On witness stand, former AT&T lobbyist describes how Madigan ally got $22,500 contract

September 13, 2024 / Comments Off on On witness stand, former AT&T lobbyist describes how Madigan ally got $22,500 contract

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – The day before Thanksgiving in 2016, then-AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza read some news that…

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UPDATE: Major Travel Delays Throughout the Area on I-80, Jackson Street Bridge, 53/Renwick

September 13, 2024 / Comments Off on UPDATE: Major Travel Delays Throughout the Area on I-80, Jackson Street Bridge, 53/Renwick

UPDATE:  This is the last of four planned weekend closures on Interstate 80 between Houbolt Road and Richards Street. Major travel delays are anticipated, alternative…

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