Winter storm causes Forest Preserve closures

January 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Winter storm causes Forest Preserve closures

Forest Preserve District of Will County visitor centers will be closed to the public on Friday, Jan. 12, due to the winter storm. Preserves also…

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JJC to Go Virtual During Storm

January 11, 2024 / Comments Off on JJC to Go Virtual During Storm

Due to winter weather conditions, Joliet Junior College will be open for virtual services only on Friday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan 13. For context,…

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Temporary lane closure on eastbound I-80 in Joliet 

January 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Temporary lane closure on eastbound I-80 in Joliet 

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement repairs to the bridge deck on eastbound Interstate 80, west of Larkin Avenue (Illinois…

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Parker takes over as Forest Preserve Board president

January 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Parker takes over as Forest Preserve Board president

Annette Parker of Crest Hill took over in December as president of Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Will County. She will…

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Silver Cross Requires Visitors to Mask Effective January 8

January 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Silver Cross Requires Visitors to Mask Effective January 8

Respiratory virus season is in full swing within the community and right here at Silver Cross Hospital – from patients with COVID-19 to Influenza A…

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Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap

January 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap

Chicago’s Federal Plaza is pictured during the End Overdose Now rally in downtown on August 28, 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Dilpreet Raju) Friday,…

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Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions

January 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions

Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is…

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Manley Hosts Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive

January 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Manley Hosts Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a donation drive to provide luggage to children in the foster care system. Fosters kids, many of whom…

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Northern Illinois Food Bank Roundtable about New Farm to Food Bank Program

January 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Northern Illinois Food Bank Roundtable about New Farm to Food Bank Program

Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes joined leaders from Northern Illinois Food Bank, IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), Feeding Illinois, Greater Chicago Food Depository, local farmers, food…

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Governor names new DCFS director Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1

January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Governor names new DCFS director Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in…

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