Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois

May 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – In the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month, Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton…

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Essington Road Water Main Construction to Begin Monday, May 20

May 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Essington Road Water Main Construction to Begin Monday, May 20

The City of Joliet Public Utilities Department has begun construction on the Burr Oaks Water Main project. As part of the next phase of construction,…

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With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table

May 17, 2024 / Comments Off on With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] While the governor’s office instructed its agency directors to identify $800 million in potential budget cuts last week,…

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Illinois launches summer food assistance program

May 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois launches summer food assistance program

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The state is launching a new program to provide food assistance during the summer for families…

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Illinois EPA Provides Over $4 Million in Funding to the City of Joliet to Replace Lead Service Lines

May 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois EPA Provides Over $4 Million in Funding to the City of Joliet to Replace Lead Service Lines

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $4,008,461 in funding to the City of Joliet (Will and Kendall) to replace lead service…

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Joliet ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ Special Olympics Fundraiser May 17

May 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ Special Olympics Fundraiser May 17

This Friday, May 17, 2024, members of the Joliet Police Department will be participating in the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser. From 5 a.m.…

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Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships

May 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships

By ALEX ABBEDUTO & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A new measure being debated in the Illinois General Assembly would create a…

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Park Will Replace Former County Courthouse

May 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Park Will Replace Former County Courthouse

By Nick Reiher As discussed even before the former Will County Courthouse was torn down, the land will be leveled and prepped for a park.…

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One Dead after Motorcycle Strikes School Bus

May 15, 2024 / Comments Off on One Dead after Motorcycle Strikes School Bus

Will County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 3:17 p.m. to the 24000 block of W. Shepley Road in Troy Township regarding an accident with injuries.…

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As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find

May 15, 2024 / Comments Off on As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] In the basement of a Centralia funeral home in a dark hallway off the embalming room, tucked inside…

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