Village invites residents to offer input at community event.
Legislation would protect consumers who shop at pet stores.
Following a heated public comment period, park board votes 3-2 to make Peck's position permanent, while Cameron Bettin would become assistant executive director.
A law that would end Illinois' status as the last state in the nation without concealed-carry provisions passed the House with enough votes to override a likely veto.
Meeting to discuss personnel is now on Tuesday, May 28.
Owner gets the nod to demolish 24025 W. Ottawa St.
Despite the cancellation of a special park district board meeting, demonstrators gathered Wednesday morning to sound off on the controversial hiring.
The House Minority Leader isn't confirming or denying reports he may return to his roots as a prosecutor.
The bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit all teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
A demonstration to protest big changes at the park district is still scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Rally set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the park district administration center.
Plan Commissioner Cyndi Fulco has stepped down, and the village is accepting applications.
Peck is scheduled to start his new post next week. The board also voted to end retiring Executive Director Greg Bott’s contract two months early.
Steel fabricator will add 76,000-square feet to its facility off Route 30 just north of 143rd Street.
The Illinois House Thursday approved a controversial plan to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension debt.
Incumbents Michelle Smith, Rod Westfall return to the board, joined by newly elected Bill Dargan and Bill Slabich Jr.
The first installment is due June 3, and the second three months later. Here are your options when it comes to paying.
The legislation, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
The Saturday event will provide veterans and their families with immediate claim filing help, counseling services, financial assistance and other benefits, organizers said.
The Will County clerk's office counted the remaining provisional ballots Tuesday morning, but they did not alter the outcome of the April 9 election.
The retired Will County Sheriff's Office deputy chief said his well-rounded law enforcement background makes him a strong candidate in the March 2014 primary.
Governor Pat Quinn's designation allows for assistance from IEMA and FEMA.
The village will spend $60,000 to replace 250 infested trees.
The "Your Federal Taxpayer Receipt" widget, attached here, tells literally how much of your tax dollar went where. U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren is using it to illustrate his call for simplifying tax codes.
That's how many registered voters cast ballots in the April 2013 election, according to the Will County Clerk's Office.
Merrill C. Kaval—a 66-year-old retiree who describes himself as an animal lover—faces two felony counts following the shooting of an English bulldog in an incident he wishes never happened.
Rod Westfall and Michelle Smith won re-election, while William Slabich Jr. and William Dargan will join the board.
Incumbent Mayor Mike Collins and trustees Margie Bonuchi, Garrett Peck and Jim Racich held onto their seats.
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The center has been a long-standing part of the Joliet-based school, but has consistently operated in the red for the last several years, officials said.
All five candidates for the District 202 Board of Education took part in an April 1 forum at the district administration center.
District 202 dropped from the "early warning" to the "watch" list, according to Illinois State Board of Education financial rankings.
CAPE will host the event on April 1.
Plainfield Public Works Director Allen Persons received the national honor from the Illinois Public Works Association.
Early voting is under way in Will County.
The Carey family hopes they’ll have better luck selling their property without the home, which has fallen into disrepair.
Michael Lambert challenges Mayor Mike Collins, while Tom Breier makes a try for the park board and David Schmidt hopes to keep his post as a library trustee.
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Representatives discuss legislation that would bring more transparency to state government.
Residents can review a draft of the plan and see exhibits showing proposed improvements.