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Biker killed in I-55 crash near Plainfield

— June 29, 2020

A Joliet man was killed Sunday (June 28) when the motorcycle he was riding hit the back of a car on Interstate 55. Illinois State Police said that Joseph McGrath, 21, was killed in…

Road Trips: Public gardens worth your time and attention
— June 25, 2020

Enjoy the beauty of flowers, shrubs, and trees without ever getting your hands dirty by visiting a public garden in Illinois. Using information from local tourism boards and public…
Mayors from around Illinois discuss fiscal hits, restarting business
— April 24, 2020

Illinois’ ultimate first responders — mayors of six of the state’s largest cities — don’t see any quick economic recovery when shutdowns forced by the COVID-19 virus come…
Casinos in Illinois will be closed starting Monday
— March 14, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board has ordered all 10 casinos in the state to suspend operations for 14 days starting Monday, citing public health concerns over the outbreak…
State child welfare agency under scrutiny, new director named
— April 1, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Some Illinois lawmakers began calling for an overhaul of the state’s child welfare agency, arguing that it has been handed too many responsibilities to handle any…

Dioceses across Illinois release plans to parishioners for reopening
— May 14, 2020

Leaders from the Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the state of Illinois have announced plans to reopen their churches for special sacramental celebrations and regular Masses. Each…
Coronavirus response funding coming to communities in 14th District
— April 2, 2020

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $12.2 million in federal funding to communities in the 14th Congressional…
Republican Ozinga gets into the mix for 37th state House seat
— August 26, 2019

Tim Ozinga of Mokena has announced that he will seek election as a Republican candidate for Illinois state representative in the 37th District. His decision comes after current 37th District…