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Illinois Takes Bold Step to Tackle Firefighter and Paramedic Shortage

KANKAKEE â€“ State Senator Patrick Joyce has been appointed co-chair of the newly minted Recruiting and Retaining Public Employee Firefighters and Paramedics Task Force.  A brainchild...

Giannoulias in DC: Illinois Secretary of State Fights for Freedom of Expression Against Book Bans

Washington, DC - Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, is set to make history tomorrow as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a...

Secure Your Spot on the Ballot: Kankakee County’s 2024 Election Petitions Now Available

KANKAKEE, IL - Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson announced that nomination petition packets for the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election are now available.  Starting...

Ottawa Fire Department to Receive Over $700,000 in FEMA Funds

OTTAWA, IL - Ottawa Fire is set to receive a vital boost of over $700,000 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Representative...

Gov. Pritzker Vetoes Bill Allowing Nuclear Reactor Expansion, Citing Safety Concerns

SPRINGFIELD, IL â€“ Governor JB Pritzker has vetoed Senate Bill 76, which aimed to lift the moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction in Illinois.  The...

Illinois Residents Invited to Underwood Summer Town Hall Series, Community Discussion

JOLIET, IL â€“ Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) has exciting news for Illinois residents! She has announced her Summer Town Hall series, spanning every county of...