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Ventura Seeking to Require AI Chatbot Transparency

May 21, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by state Sen. Rachel Ventura that would require companies to disclose when they’re using AI…

May 21, 2026

State Rep. Nicole La Ha is inviting students across the district to take part in her 2026 Summer Reading Program,…

May 21, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure…

May 20, 2026

By Karen Haave A challenging early morning blaze involving two dozen fire departments has left the 100-year-old grandstand at Balmoral…

May 18, 2026

On May 18, 2026, a 13-year-old male juvenile from Joliet was arrested, booked, and transported to the Will County River…

May 15, 2026

On May 15, 2026, at 10:17 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Mills Road for a report of…

May 14, 2026

By Nick Reiher Will County Board leaders on May 14 narrowly voted to recommend the full board approve the plan…

May 12, 2026

By Cam Rodriguez With Justin Mayo and Daniel Wood Photographs and Video by Jamie Kelter Davis The New York Times…

May 9, 2026

Willis Ellis The Joliet Police Department has been notified by the WillCounty State’s Attorney’s Office that Willis Ellis has been…

May 8, 2026

By Stephanie Irvine Lincoln-Way-area parents of children with special needs can look forward to a worry-free evening out, featuring an…

May 7, 2026

By Karen Haave A batch of glossy mystery mailings landing in Crete-Monee area mailboxes have created a bit of a…

May 7, 2026

By Andrea Arens Peotone —While newly confirmed Superintendent Dr. Mark Cohen watched and took notes, District 207U officials spent hours…