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...

Joyce: Three times a day, you need a Farmer

“Once in your life, you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need...

Residents will soon have option to apply for Permanent Vote by Mail in Illinois 

KANKAKEE - A new law passed in June 2021 will soon allow voters across Illinois to register to be permanently placed on Vote by Mail...

Kankakee County plans to take ICE Detainee lawsuit ‘to Supreme Court’ following dismissal

KANKAKEE – County officials say the dismissal of an ICE detainee lawsuit filed in McHenry County will be taken to appeals, all the way...

Judges question lawyers in redistricting suits

CHICAGO – Oral arguments began Tuesday in three lawsuits challenging the new legislative district maps that lawmakers passed earlier this year with three federal...

Joyce: Giving Thanks

November is traditionally a time we give thanks for our blessings. Even in these challenging times, we have so many reasons to be thankful. We...

Pritzker signs legislation to make voting easier, ban dark money in some elections

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure that makes changes to the Illinois voting process, creates a disability task force and...
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