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Morton Grove Sustainability Expo & Recycling Fest
Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm The Expo aims to foster awareness, knowledge, and action toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you are a business owner, an environmental enthusiast, or simply... — Updated 8/27/2023
16-Year Old Local Boxer Honored by City of Joliet
Joseph Awinongya Jr., better known as JoJo, was honored in a proclamation ceremony on July 18 at Joliet City Hall to celebrate his extraordinary achievements. JoJo, a boxer at just... — Updated 7/27/2023
Pritzker Signs Reproductive Rights Expansion
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday expanding access to abortion and other reproductive health care services. House Bill 4664, passed Tuesday during the G... — Updated 1/21/2023
Oakton to offer free cannabis training
Budding entrepreneurs interested in pursuing careers in the emerging cannabis industry can enroll in one of Oakton Community College's cutting-edge cannabis training programs this... — Updated 6/3/2022
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Marijuana sales create $52 million in state revenue in first six months
Since January, Illinois residents and visitors have spent nearly $240 million on legalized recreational marijuana, producing $52 million in state revenue, according to a news... — Updated 7/23/2020
PSHS Sophomore serves on Youth Advocacy Board
The Plainfield South High School sophomore started in the program when she was in first grade at Holy Family Catholic School and completed D.A.R.E. 2.0 in seventh grade. Now,... — Updated 2/5/2020
Man overdoses while being arrested
A Joliet man died Jan. 29 after reportedly swallowing a fatal amount of narcotics while being arrested. Eric D. Lurry, 37, was taken into custody Jan. 28 near Briggs and Washington... — Updated 2/5/2020
Joseph Kucharski Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Beth Dunlap
Joseph Kucharski, 52, with a last known address in Naperville, appeared in Court this morning where he entered a blind plea of guilty to one count of Aggravatwd DUI-Alcohol/Drugs Ca... — Updated 1/10/2020
State's Attorney clears 1,000 cannabis convictions
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions to vacate more than 1,000 low-level cannabis convictions. The State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this relief for Cook County residents in advance of the Cannabis Regul... — Updated 12/18/2019
Village still mulling over marijuana-based businesses
Shorewood officials sought a second round of public opinion whether the village should permit marijuana-based businesses. But while more than 50 people attended a meeting on the issue last month, only five came to the Dec. 10... — Updated 12/18/2019
Pritzker, stakeholders talk next phases of legalized marijuana rollout
One month before the scheduled rollout of legalized marijuana in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a follow-up bill to the initial reform Wednesday and took questions about the... — Updated 12/5/2019
Director discusses risks of e-cigs, vaping, marijuana
Jan. 1, 2020 is a big day for the state of Illinois. The use of recreational marijuana becomes legal and some people are thrilled, some aren't One of those people who are not... — Updated 11/27/2019
Insulin price cap now has only one hurdle to clear
The Illinois House voted with an overwhelming majority Wednesday to advance a bill aimed at capping the out-of-pocket cost of prescription insulin for state-regulated health... — Updated 11/15/2019
Bertino-Tarrant invites seniors to a discussion on prescription affordability and coverage
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with the AARP to host a free workshop – Prescription Affordability and Coverage on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon a... — Updated 11/4/2019
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with diverticulosis. Are there certain foods I should avoid altogether or specific foods that would benefit my diet? ANSWER: Diverticulosi... — Updated 10/30/2019
MAYO CLINIC
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with diverticulosis. Are there certain foods I should avoid altogether or specific foods that would benefit my diet? ANSWER: Diverticulosi... — Updated 10/30/2019
Defendant sentenced to 7 years for crash that killed 16-Year-Old
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced that 38-year-old Dustin Greiner of Park Forest has been sentenced by Circuit Judge David Carlson to seven years in prison for th... — Updated 10/16/2019
Man arrested with weapon, drugs
Police say a Joliet man was carrying a loaded gun, open alcohol and vials of crack when he was arrested Oct. 7. At 11:56 p.m. officers reportedly saw a vehicle commit a traffic... — Updated 10/16/2019
Halloween Safety: Buzzed driving is drunk driving
Each year, millions of children and adults alike celebrate Halloween, a holiday known for its sweet treats and spooky parties. Leave the dangerous driving for the witches on... — Updated 10/16/2019
Presentation for parents on dangers of drugs and vaping to be held in Plainfield
Parents with concerns about drug use and vaping among teens are invited to learn more at a presentation on Oct. 10. The Plainfield Parent Community Network will present "Vaping,... — Updated 10/9/2019
Tainted narcotics may have led to Joliet deaths
Police are investigating whether tainted narcotics have led to at least five deaths in Joliet over the last week. On Sept. 22, police and firefighters were called to the 700 block o... — Updated 10/9/2019
Tensions between Joliet mayor, police heat up
Tensions between the mayor and police officials in Joliet have openly escalated into investigations and accusations of misconduct and political shenanigans. The latest issues stem... — Updated 10/9/2019
Police Reports Issue Oct.9
Joliet Information on recent arrests is provided by the Joliet Police Department. Persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Keevin Lipscomb, 36, of the 1500 block of Jones, was arrested Sept.... — Updated 10/7/2019
Plainfield truck driver arrested in Wilmington
police canine reportedly found a Plainfield truck driver was carrying drugs with a street value of more than a quarter-million dollars. On the afternoon of Sept. 20, a Wilmington... — Updated 10/2/2019
Bolingbrook to not participate in legalization of marijuana
While Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker has signed legislation that makes recreational marijuana legal in Illinois, Bolingbrook will not participate in that movement. The bill allowing... — Updated 10/2/2019
