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Oswego museum planning high school music, athletic reunions in October
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk) in Oswego invites former Oswego School District band and choral students and participants in the district's... — Updated 12/12/2022
Nearly 100 People Received a Free Computer at Niles-Maine District Library Event
Nearly 100 people received a free computer at the Niles-Maine District Library (or will get one shipped to their home) on Monday, September 26, 2022 thanks to a partnership with... — Updated 12/12/2022
Illinois National Guard Members, Polish Parnters, Participate in 500-Mile Bicycle Ride T0 'Always Remember' Our Fallen
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For 17 years Polish and Illinois National Guard Soldiers fought together in Iraq and then Afghanistan. Last week they rode more than 500 miles together honoring... — Updated 11/7/2022
Joliet public schools district 86 celebrates national principals month
Joliet Public Schools District 86, in coordination with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Association... — Updated 11/7/2022
Casten, Assistant Speaker Clark Host Press Conference at Planned Parenthood on Republican's Proposed Abortion Ban
Aurora, IL (September 27th) - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) was joined by Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark (MA-05) at a press conference at the Planned... — Updated 11/7/2022
Joliet West Golfer McKenna Anderson Advances to IHSA State Tournament
Joliet West senior golfer McKenna Anderson qualified for IHSA State as an individual on Oct. 3 by shooting a 78 (+6) at the O'Fallon IHSA Sectional at Far Oaks Golf Course in... — Updated 10/10/2022
Joliet West Marching Tigers Finish 3rd at Plainfield South Marching Invitational
The Joliet West High School Marching Tigers had another outstanding performance at the Plainfield South Marching Invitational. The band finished 3rd in Class AA and was one of 18... — Updated 10/10/2022
President Preckwinkle and Cook County Bureau of Asset Management Announce Energy Savings Measures in Partnership with Peoples Gas
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management, in partnership with Peoples Gas, held a press conference this morning to announce a recent successful effort in natural gas saving... — Updated 10/10/2022
Nicor Gas recognizes Hunger Action Month, commits $450,000 to address food insecurity
NAPERVILLE, IL – September 30, 2022 – In honor of Hunger Action Month this September, Nicor Gas has made two commitments totaling $450,000 over five years to the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Greater Chicago Food Dep... — Updated 10/10/2022
Joliet School is Named One of the Best In the Nation For the Second Time
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today that Eisenhower Academy has been named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Eisenhower is one of only 297 schools in the... — Updated 9/28/2022
Judge Orders Detention for Student Accused of Bringing Gun to School
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that a fourteen-year-old male West Chicago High School student has been accused of bringing a gun to school. The juvenile a... — Updated 9/26/2022
New Senior Housing Concept Gets Proposed in Romeoville
The southwest corner of Airport Road and Budler Road could soon be home to a new senior housing development. The Village Board reviewed the initial concept plan at their meeting.... — Updated 9/26/2022
Treasurer's Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check
SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning by less than 10,000 votes in 2014 before cruising to an 18 p... — Updated 9/26/2022
Joliet West Marching Tigers Place 2nd at Pontiac Competition
The Joliet West High School Marching Tigers began their competitive season on Saturday with a great performance at the 17th Annual Pontiac Marching Band Competition. The band... — Updated 9/26/2022
Chicago Zoological Society Announces 2022 Photo Contest Winners
Brookfield, Ill. - More than 700 photos featuring lions, capybaras, butterflies, snakes, penguins, and so many more animals were entered in the Chicago Zoological Society's 2022... — Updated 9/26/2022
District 99 Students Receive Grant from the Illinois Press Foundation
Journalism students at South High School in Downers Grove received a 2022 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation and Illinois Farm Bureau. The $1,400 grant will be used to purchas... — Updated 9/19/2022
Options Fair 2022 to be held October 17, 2022
Students with disabilities and their families are invited to Options Fair 2022 to learn about opportunities available after high school. The event will be held on Monday, October... — Updated 9/19/2022
Cappel-backed measure sends tax rebates to Illinois families
Illinois taxpayers can expect to see up to $700 in tax rebates in the coming weeks thanks to the State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel-supported Illinois Family Relief Plan. “From pandemic losses to the increased cost-of-living, f... — Updated 9/19/2022
In visit to Illinois, VP Harris rallies voters around abortion rights
SPRINGFIELD – Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Friday to rally voters who support abortion rights and urge them to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on reproductive r... — Updated 9/19/2022
Join Senator Cappel for Coffee and Conversation on Sept. 28
SHOREWOOD – Whether it’s questions about state resources or feedback on legislative priorities, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel loves sitting down with local residents to reflect on how she can best serve the 49th District. Dur... — Updated 9/19/2022
Plainfield School District, Police and Fire departments work together on Community Homecoming Safety Plans
The 70th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade is Saturday, October 8, 2022. Safety is the community’s top priority and the Village of Plainfield, Plainfield Fire Protection District, and Plainfield School District 202 have... — Updated 9/19/2022
National Guard to assist migrant welcoming effort as Pritzker declares disaster
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois will continue to welcome migrants bused here from Texas as he blasted that state’s governor for relocating them to other cities without sharing information or pro... — Updated 9/19/2022
Maine Township Property Values Released
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Maine Township on September 7, 2022. Property owners can expect to receive their Reassessment Notice in t... — Updated 9/19/2022
Pollinator pair win monthly Forest Preserve photo contest
If it floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee, it must be the winning photo for August's portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Preserve the Moment Photo... — Updated 9/19/2022
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek Announces $585,000 Grant Approved To Expand Paving of Parking Lot at Fairgrounds
WHEATON, IL – DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announces that the DuPage County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot will be completely repaved in 2023 thanks to a $585,000 polling place accessibility grant from the Illinois State Boa... — Updated 9/19/2022
