Pritzker proposes $1.8B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks

February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker proposes $1.8B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks

By JERRY NOWICKI  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Editor’s note: This story will be updated with more information on the budget and reaction from lawmakers.  SPRINGFIELD…

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Gloria Dollinger to Receive Marx Gibson Leadership Award

February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Gloria Dollinger to Receive Marx Gibson Leadership Award

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Community Leadership School committee members are excited to announce Gloria Dollinger as the 2024 recipient of…

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Ruth Colby: Son Suing Chicago Hospital, Doctor for Negligence

February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Ruth Colby: Son Suing Chicago Hospital, Doctor for Negligence

By Nick Reiher The son of the late president and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox is suing a Chicago hospital and one…

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Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address

February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker plans to take on the state’s health insurance industry this year by calling…

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Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto

February 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A controversial proposal that would grant electric utilities more control over the construction of transmission lines is being…

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Ahead of Pritzker’s budget address, pressures that mounted last year intensify

February 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Ahead of Pritzker’s budget address, pressures that mounted last year intensify

BY JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Republicans in the Illinois Senate indicated Tuesday that their sticking point for budget negotiations this year will be…

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Polar Plunge 2024: Sheriff’s Department Asking You to Dip Into Your Pockets for Special Olympics

February 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Polar Plunge 2024: Sheriff’s Department Asking You to Dip Into Your Pockets for Special Olympics

By Stephanie Irvine Fundraising is underway for the Will County Sheriff’s Department’s Polar Plunge team, who will be taking the plunge in an effort to…

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Pritzker to mull tightening fiscal landscape in budget address this week

February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker to mull tightening fiscal landscape in budget address this week

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker will give his sixth state budget address this week, laying out his plan for a…

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Zonta Presents ‘Through Her Eyes’ Film Fest

February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Zonta Presents ‘Through Her Eyes’ Film Fest

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area, in partnership with Wild & Scenic Films, invites you to its “Through Her Eyes” Film Festival on Thursday,…

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BREAKING: County Executive Vetoes Controversial 143rd St. Resolution

February 17, 2024 / Comments Off on BREAKING: County Executive Vetoes Controversial 143rd St. Resolution

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant today vetoed Will County Board Resolution #24-27, concerning the expansion of 143rd Street between State Street/Lemont Road and Bell Road. Incorrect…

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