U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now

July 2, 2024 / Comments Off on U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines will remain in place, at least for now.  The…

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Rebuilding Grundy County: Interstate projects, arterial roads highlight another historic construction season

July 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Rebuilding Grundy County: Interstate projects, arterial roads highlight another historic construction season

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that major projects in Grundy County are planned or underway, fueled by the Rebuild Illinois capital program. Eighteen major…

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Asian Carp Agreement Focuses Strategies at Brandon Road Lock and Dam

July 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Asian Carp Agreement Focuses Strategies at Brandon Road Lock and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and the states of Illinois and Michigan signed a project partnership agreement this week for the…

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After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system

June 28, 2024 / Comments Off on After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Nine months after cash bail ended in Illinois, the state is taking its first steps in publishing the…

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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview

June 28, 2024 / Comments Off on ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] With fiscal year 2025 slated to begin Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker continues to tout available state tax incentives…

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Pritzker calls SCOTUS emergency abortion ruling ‘small respite’ as state protections await his signature

June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker calls SCOTUS emergency abortion ruling ‘small respite’ as state protections await his signature

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Abortion remains legal as an emergency medical procedure in Idaho, for now, after a Thursday U.S. Supreme Court…

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Just in Time — Manhattan Museum Reopens for 10th Anniversary Celebration

June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Just in Time — Manhattan Museum Reopens for 10th Anniversary Celebration

By Stephanie Irvine After an extended closure, the Manhattan Township Historical Society’s Museum will again welcome visitors beginning on July 6 from 10 a.m. to…

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Joliet City Council OKs Companies for Comprehensive Plan

June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet City Council OKs Companies for Comprehensive Plan

The City of Joliet has approved two companies to perform the city’s comprehensive plan, laying the groundwork for future development the next 10 years. Joliet…

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Aqua Settlement Awaits Judge’s OK

June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Aqua Settlement Awaits Judge’s OK

By Karen Haave A five-year-old lawsuit against Aqua Illinois has been resolved. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but sources said that Attorney…

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Lightways Offers Help for ALS Patients and Families

June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Lightways Offers Help for ALS Patients and Families

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, and the ALS Association estimates the number of people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in the…

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