Sangamon County sheriff says he’ll retire by end of month in wake of Massey shooting

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Sangamon County sheriff says he’ll retire by end of month in wake of Massey shooting

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A little over a month after the shooting death of Sonya Massey by a sheriff’s deputy, Sangamon County…

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JJC Board Approves Repairs to Downtown Joliet Campus Struck by July 14 Storm

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on JJC Board Approves Repairs to Downtown Joliet Campus Struck by July 14 Storm

The cover to the HVAC unit, foreground, of JJC’s Downtown Joliet campus blew off during the July 14 storm and damaged the Rock and Roll…

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State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now…

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The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival.

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival.

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as…

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Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged

By JENNIFER FULLER, HANNAH MEISEL & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has amplified calls this week for Sangamon County…

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With new federal waiver, Illinois expanding Medicaid to nonmedical services

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on With new federal waiver, Illinois expanding Medicaid to nonmedical services

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Many people enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host…

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Attorney General Charged Monee Woman Alleging She Fraudulently Received Two PPP Loans

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Attorney General Charged Monee Woman Alleging She Fraudulently Received Two PPP Loans

Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Will County woman alleging she fraudulently received two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $41,000 while employed…

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BREAKING: Missing Beecher Man Found Safe

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on BREAKING: Missing Beecher Man Found Safe

The Will County Sheriff’s Office is happy to report that James Sujka, age 73, of Beecher has been located safely. On 08/08/2024, at approximately 9:20…

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New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Tuesday that’s aimed at providing free identification cards to…

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Cass Street Bridge in Joliet Down to One Lane Indefinitely

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Cass Street Bridge in Joliet Down to One Lane Indefinitely

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Cass Street (U.S. 30) bridge over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, will be reduced from…

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