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 …
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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 …
Construction employment stalls in April: Supply-chain challenges and workforce shortages undermine recovery
Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find …
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 …
Facebook Oversight Board Upholds Ban on Donald Trump
Facebook’s oversight board on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 decided to uphold the company’s indefinite suspension of former U.S. President Donald …
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 …
Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures 2 at Algonquin Rd and Wolf Rd, Fox River Grove
Police from Barrington Hills, Fox River Grove, and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office; and firefighters and paramedics from Fox River Grove …
Slammers announce 2021 fireworks dates and tickets on sale
The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce that Fireworks Fridays presented by DuPage Medical Group will return in 2021. In …
City of Joliet Celebrates Its History and Heritage in May
Places matter. During the month of May, which is National Historic Preservation Month, the City and its partners will be …
Official Results for JJC Trustees Election
As of April 27, the results are official for the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees election. These top vote-getters …