City of Joliet Joint Review Board Meeting
The City of Joliet Joint Review Board will meet Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers, Second …
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Manufacturing Survey Results Showing Positive Trending
The RAEDC has released the follow-up survey in March 2021 to manufacturers which will allow us to gauge the need …
JJC to Celebrate Graduates in Drive-Thru, Virtual Ceremonies
Joliet Junior College will celebrate the achievements of its graduating students during drive-thru and virtual commencement ceremonies on Friday, May …
Naperville Residents Invited to “Chat with the Chief” on May 25
Informal event aims to promote conversation and enhance the police/community partnership Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall invites the community to …
Chicago Parents Report High Levels of Everyday Discrimination
Culturally sensitive pediatric care is crucial A recent survey by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago shows that nearly …
AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY LANDING on I-355 Near I-80 Near New Lenox
Illinois State Police and firefighters and paramedics from New Lenox FPD, Mokena FPD, Homer Township FPD responded about 11:18 a.m. …
Seeing blue: New EV charging station signs to appear soon along Illinois interstates
Seven corridors will have the signs directing travelers to alternative fuel locations SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today …
Park District Youth Soccer Programs Expanding for Fall 2021
Naperville Park District will open registration for its fall youth soccer programs beginning Tuesday, May 18, with two new programs available for …
JJC Nursing Chair to Deliver Commencement Speech
The challenges stemming from the pandemic this past year cannot be overstated. Which is why Dr. Mary Beth Luna, chair …
City of Joliet Arts Commission – Funding Subcommittee Meeting
The City of Joliet Arts Commission – Funding Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6 …
St. Louis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A St. Louis man pled guilty and was sentenced yesterday to 70 months in prison …
Stantec to analyse DuPage County forest preserves
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has selected global planning and design firm Stantec to assist district staff in the analysis …
Naperville Fire Department Responds to Car in Pond
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — at 5:44 p.m. Friday, May 7, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call for an …
Lion Electric Company has selected Joliet for the company’s first American-based Electric Vehicle Production Facility
This morning Mayor O’Dekirk met with Governor Pritzker and several other local officials to announce a new manufacturing facility opening …
Arnold Engineering and 300 West LLC Prosecuted for Environmental Contamination of Groundwater
McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick D. Kenneally, announced Friday, May 7, 2021 that his office joined Illinois Attorney General Kwame …
Neighborhood Hero Award Program – Call for Nominations Now Open!
Nominate Someone Today Who Has an Outstanding Yard! Help us recognize residents that show great pride in their property and …
Restaurant Fundraisers Return to Support Park District Fee Assistance Program
On Tuesday, May 11, Lou Malnati’s will host a fundraiser at both the downtown Naperville location and the 95th Street restaurant …
Florida Man Sentenced to Prison After Traveling to Edwardsville to Cash Counterfeit Checks Using Stolen Identities
BENTON, Ill. – Elvin Lugo-Cales, 47, of Orlando, Florida, was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison and 3 …
UIS men’s tennis earns first NCAA D-II bid
University of Illinois Springfield earned its first bid to the NCAA Division II national men’s tennis tournament on Tuesday. UIS was awarded the fifth seed in …
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
May has been identified as Mental Health Awareness month, and the Springfield Police Department would like to remind residents of …
Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Mascoutah Trucking Company Out of More Than $600,000
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – This morning, Timothy P. Mayer, 41, of Waterloo, Illinois, appeared in federal court in East …
Register Beginning May 18 for Exciting Fall Soccer Offerings
Fall Youth Soccer Registration Dates Tuesday, May 18 at noon for girls Wednesday, May 19 at noon for boys Thursday, …
JJC Makes Education Affordable For Students
Guadalupe Medina, a computer science major, chose to attend JJC because it was more affordable to attend a community college …
Joliet Fire Department will be entering the First Phase of its Annual Hydrant Testing
The Joliet Fire Department will be entering the first phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning on Monday, May 17th 2021. The …
New $4.25 million clubhouse in the works for Boys & Girls Club of South Elgin
The Boys & Girls Club of South Elgin is preparing to start construction of its new 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse at the …
Springfield Police: Narcotics and Firearms Arrest
April 28, 2021, members of the Springfield Police Department Street Crimes Unit and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force …
Beach Park Resident Arrested After Exiting Vehicle Armed with Firearm During Traffic Stop
A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy on Monday, May 3, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m. was on patrol in the area …
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