WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
Politics and government
From the community
Lipinski Leads 22 Local Officials in Urging Additional Trains on Metra’s Heritage Corridor
Congressman Dan Lipinski today led 22 local elected officials in sending a letter to Metra urging it to add two rush hour trains to the … Read more ›
Illinois Senate passes ban on scandal-plagued scholarship program
The Illinois Senate today overwhelmingly approved the elimination of a century-old legislative scholarship program that has come under federal investigation and long been abused by … Read more ›
From the community
Henry Travis rejoins Board representing District 8
Appointed to serve out remainder of the late Frank Stewart’s term JOLIET, IL – The Will County Board has appointed and welcomed back Henry Travis … Read more ›
Illinois moves closer to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee
SPRINGFIELD—Illinois moved closer Thursday to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee. A House judicial panel voted 7-1 for a measure … Read more ›
From the community
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Candidate for Will County State’s Attorney, Dave Carlson, called his opponent, incumbent James Glasgow, hypocritical for his publicizing what has been an epidemic of heroin … Read more ›
From the community
Will County Auditor Blackburn selected as panelist for State CPA Government Conference
JOLIET – Will County Auditor Duffy Blackburn will be a panelist for the Illinois Certified Public Accountant Society’s annual Government Conference. Blackburn, also a CPA, … Read more ›
From the community
Diane Seiler-Zigrossi named to Will County Board leadership
District 7 rep has served on Board since 2008 JOLIET, IL – Will County Board minority leader Walter Adamic (D-Joliet) has named Diane Seiler-Zigrossi (D-Lockport) … Read more ›
Romney, Santorum lay groundwork for furious finish in Illinois
MOLINE, Ill.—The leading contenders in the Republican presidential race spent Sunday laying the groundwork for a furious if not acrimonious final push for votes heading … Read more ›
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Will County Board urges Governor to cease and desist negotiations with ALNAC, cites major ethics concerns
Violations to Illinois procurement law, relationship with questionable developer raise red flags JOLIET, IL – The Will County Board today passed a resolution urging Gov. … Read more ›
