Lane Closures on 59 in Shorewood Underway

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Lane Closures on 59 in Shorewood Underway

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Illinois 59 over the DuPage River in Shorewood will begin, weather permitting,…

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Full closure on I-80 at Briggs Street Begins April 9

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Full closure on I-80 at Briggs Street Begins April 9

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that an ongoing project to replace the bridge carrying Briggs Street over Interstate 80, in Joliet,…

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‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse will once again drive Illinois tourism

April 5, 2024 / Comments Off on ‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse will once again drive Illinois tourism

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8 will be visible over 128 miles throughout southern…

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Court upholds law limiting where child sex offenders can live

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Court upholds law limiting where child sex offenders can live

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that a state law restricting where previously convicted child sex…

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Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback

By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois House committee advanced a measure that would end the state’s subminimum wage for tipped…

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Manley Highlights Essay Competition for High School Students

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Manley Highlights Essay Competition for High School Students

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local high school students to participate in the Illinois Psychiatric Society’s (ISP) Carl C. Bell Memorial Award Essay…

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Frankfort — Pierogis and Stogies Fundraiser

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Frankfort — Pierogis and Stogies Fundraiser

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle is hosting his annual “Pierogies, Stogies and Polkas” fundraiser on Tuesday, April 9,  from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at CD and…

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Cool Beans: Soy Surrounds Us

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Cool Beans: Soy Surrounds Us

By Joanie Stiers From the cooking oil in the cupboard and the feed in the hen house to the soles of the shoes at the…

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In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative

April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – In a visit to Chicago on Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced $78 million in…

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Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency

April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to consolidate the state’s early childhood programs into one new cabinet-level agency…

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