Politics

Legislation to ban new natural gas hookups in Illinois introduced in Springfield

(The Center Square) – There's talk about banning natural gas in Illinois. A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban natural gas in new buildings.   The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Celina...

Joyce Unveils $205,000 Boost for Local Restaurants in Back to Business Grants

KANKAKEE â€“ State Senator Patrick Joyce, together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has heralded a...

Fostering Agricultural Prosperity and Community Revitalization: A Letter from Senator Patrick Joyce

Farmers invest in their fields year-round to increase their chances of a great crop each fall. In Springfield,...

Kankakee Chairman Shrugs Off $6 Million by State of Illinois for Courthouse Renovations

KANKAKEE, Ill. - During this week’s Kankakee County board meeting, County Board Chairman Andrew Wheeler appeared to openly shrug...

Joyce: Peotone Airport Project Takes Off After 30 Years

The proud people of the Southland have heard talk about a new airport here for decades. It might...

Illinois Senate GOP minority leader Brady resigns

(The Center Square) – Republican Bill Brady announced Wednesday he is resigning his seat in the Illinois Senate, effective at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. In a...

President-Elect Biden wants 100 million shots in first 100 days in office

CHICAGO – President-Elect Joseph Biden has issued an operational challenge to his Administration. Give 100 million shots to Americans in his first 100 days...

Bills would allow lawmakers to meet, vote remotely

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Two lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow the General Assembly to meet and vote remotely during a...

Bertino-Tarrant Sworn In As Next Will County Executive

WILL COUNTY – In front of a small gathering today outside of the Will County Office Building in Joliet, recently elected Will County Executive...

Bradley Citizens United ask residents to stand ‘Bradley Strong’ in April 2021

BRADLEY – A new political party has emerged to challenge the current village Administration in Bradley this April. During an online press conference last...

Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong files for re-election in 2021

KANKAKEE  – Friday afternoon, Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong filed petitions to gain ballot access for the 2021 mayoral elections in the City of Kankakee as...
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