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...

Election officials urge voters to turn in mail ballots now

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Heading into the final weekend before Election Day, Illinois voters continue to set records for advance voting, and...

Bi-passers voice concerns after Kankakee GOP holds ‘maskless Trump Rally’ in Bourbonnais Saturday

BOURBONNAIS – Area residents estimate 200 locals came out to a Kankakee GOP event at 11 am Saturday morning in Bourbonnais on the corner...

Manteno sees over 350 residents turn out on first day of early voting

MANTENO – Over 350 voters came out in Manteno Thursday for their chance to be heard as early voting began at the Leo Hassett...

Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ makes it easier to impose city income taxes

Over the years, various voices in Chicago have supported adding a city income tax to the laundry list of government taxes and fees residents...

Wallace looks to become first Black Republican in Illinois Senate since 1939 with 40th District seat

“You talk to the people and get to know exactly what their issues are, I'm not a farmer so I would need to go...

Think tank’s lawsuit takes aim at graduated tax ballot language

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A think tank once tied to Republican former Gov. Bruce Rauner is suing the Illinois State Board of Elections and...
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