State ‘strongly encourages’ public, private colleges to require students to get COVID-19 vaccine
SPRINGFIELD – The state’s higher education agencies released updated COVID-19 guidance Monday encouraging all public and private higher education institutions in Illinois to issue mandatory vaccine...
Pritzker, Stratton announce reelection bid
SPRINGFIELD – Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he will seek a second term, joined once again by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as a...
Man dies after shot multiple times outside of VFW Hall in Joliet
JOLIET – A man has died of multiple gunshot wounds after an incident in the parking lot of the Cantigny Post 367 VFW Hall.
According...
Hundreds of gallons of gasoline spill in Iroquois County after third party damage to Marathon Pipe Line
IROQUOIS COUNTY – Marathon Pipe Line shut down a damaged pipeline in the area this week after it released over 1200 gallons of gasoline.
The information...
Governor signs “Hayli’s Law” spearheaded by Senator Joyce
KANKAKEE – A measure sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a...
Advocates continue to push for equitable energy bill
The language in a comprehensive energy bill aimed at moving Illinois to a carbon-free future has undergone a multitude of revisions, yet the foundation...
