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...

Investing in Our Communities: Infrastructure Wins for the 40th District

We made a commitment this year to work across the aisle to help move Illinois forward. We are keeping that promise through clean energy legislation. The...

Enhancing Justice in Illinois: Congressman Foster Backs $3 Million Forensic Science Center in Kane County

Washington, DC - Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) has announced his support for the establishment of a forensic science center in Kane County, Illinois, as part...

Senate passes bill protecting ‘child influencers’

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them...

Illinois Bill would require lost or stolen guns to be reported by gun owners in 48 hours 

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representatives Sean Casten and Robin Kelly have introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act to require gun owners to report if their...

Illinois Fire Departments Could Get a Boost with Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is facing a shortage of volunteer firefighters, but a new plan from State Senator Patrick Joyce may help address this issue.  On...

Turnout high for Kankakee County as over 50% of Voters come out for Midterms 

BOURBONNAIS - For weeks, political and local government agencies have pushed messages on voters only to be heard during Tuesday’s Midterm Elections. In Kankakee County, 54.29%...
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