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...

Kinzinger ‘humbled’ by re-election to Congress for Illinois’ 16th District

WILL COUNTY – Incumbent Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R) took to Facebook overnight, announcing he was humbled  by voters in a re-election bid to represent...

Race for the White House comes down to remaining few battleground states

By Dan McCaleb | The Center Square (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump won key battleground states in Ohio, Florida and Texas Tuesday. Former Vice...

Senator Joyce wins full term in 40th District

BOURBONNAIS – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D) of Essex will see his first full term in office next year in Illinois State Senate District...

Lee projected to win second term as Kankakee Auditor

KANKAKEE - Republican incumbent Auditor Jake Lee is projected to win another term as Kankakee County Auditor. With 76% of votes tallied, Lee lead his...

Elections Board warns that races could be undecided for days

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Although nearly 3.6 million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of...

Kankakee Clerk assures voters of COVID-19 precautions after CDC update

KANKAKEE – Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson is assuring voters of safety exercises being used at all voting locations today, assuring poll workers are...
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