East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty

September 6, 2024 / Comments Off on East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois has the potential to eradicate childhood poverty, but it will require a concentrated, sustained effort in partnership…

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Will County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Telephone Scam

September 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Will County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Telephone Scam

The Will County Sheriff’s Office has been advised that residents have been receiving calls from a ‘No Caller ID’ and/or number 815-740-5552 that have been…

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

September 4, 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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City and Library Parking Lots Closed for Construction Beginning Thursday, Sept. 5

September 4, 2024 / Comments Off on City and Library Parking Lots Closed for Construction Beginning Thursday, Sept. 5

From the City of Joliet: In association with ongoing construction activities for the Chicago Street and City Square project, the city and library parking lots…

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Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs

September 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs

By MOLLY PARKER & BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] [email protected] A federal judge on Friday denied Illinois’ request to end court oversight of its…

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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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