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Metra going for battery-powered locomotives
August 19, 2022

The Metra Board of Directors on Aug. 17 approved a first-of-its-kind plan to convert up to six of Metra’s oldest diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power. “This procurement…
More than $30 million in grants go for local park projects
July 11, 2022

The state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space…
Illinois GOP Floor Leader Batinick ready to ‘pass the baton’
May 25, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick, a self-described “policy guy,” came to Springfield with the goal of pushing good policy. A father of five who…
Conservation Foundation invites gardeners to spring events
March 9, 2022

The Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit land and watershed conservation organization dedicated to preserving and restoring open space, protecting rivers and watersheds and promoting…
Kane County awards $2 million in grants to nonprofits
February 22, 2022

A portion of Kane County’s share of COVID-19 federal relief funds will soon be in the hands of local charitable organizations. The Kane County Board unanimously approved grants totaling…
Exhibit honors anniversary of Pratt shooting in Aurora
February 1, 2022

The Aurora Historical Society will pay tribute to the five people who lost their lives in an Aurora workplace shooting in 2019 in a 3rd anniversary exhibit of memorabilia. The exhibit…

State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case

September 26, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday, Sept. 23 to three felony counts stemming from an alleged bribery scheme involving a red light camera…

More than 135,000 doses of new booster vaccines administered in Illinois

September 23, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Sept. 23 that more than 137,000 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized…

Pritzker urges two lawmakers under investigation to resign

September 23, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on two Democratic state senators Thursday, Sept. 22 to resign their seats amid allegations of misconduct. Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, was…

State Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay

September 22, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 22 rejected a lawsuit filed by two former state legislators who sued for back pay they believed they were due for raises…

Treasurer’s Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check

September 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning by less than…

What happens when cash bail ends?

September 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, cash bail will be abolished in Illinois. The measure that will eliminate it has been on the books since early 2021, giving the justice system…

Morton Arboretum opens The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden

Metra going for battery-powered locomotives

More than $30 million in grants go for local park projects

Illinois GOP Floor Leader Batinick ready to ‘pass the baton’

Conservation Foundation invites gardeners to spring events

Kane County awards $2 million in grants to nonprofits

Exhibit honors anniversary of Pratt shooting in Aurora

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