The new Serenity Landing project received full support of the Lockport City Council on Wednesday with one minor adjustment to the zoning.

Each December, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office returns ICash money to nonprofit groups helping people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to assist food pantries.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans

Bourbonnais trustees approved the village’s tax rate during the board’s Monday meeting.

At the Dec. 15 Plainfield Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved an ordinance increasing water and sewer fees. This is the first increase since Feb. 1, 2021.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its consumer price index was up 2.7% in November from a year earlier, lower than the 3% that was forecast

Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick in next year. Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an $11,260 proposal Monday, Dec. 15, from Bruns Construction for concrete work at the driving range at Skare Park.

The city of Kankakee will continue its curbside recycling program with contractor Republic Services, of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Grundy County Board approved a $15,184,150 tax levy on Tuesday, a 2.65% increase from the 2024 tax levy.

The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Ogle County Board unanimously approved a resolution recognizing Ogle County Clerk and Recorder Laura Cook, who will retire this month after 27 1/2 years in the clerk’s office.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautioned members of the State Board of Education on Wednesday not to get their hopes up for any big increase in K-12 school funding next year

The Senate gave final passage Wednesday to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs while pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats in international water near Venezuela

The FCC chairman refused to disown his comments about Kimmel and, when questioned by Democrats about an agency long considered autonomous, suggested it was not insulated from Trump’s pressure

Ottawa City Council approved annexation agreements allowing 13 homes in the Woodridge subdivision to be brought into the city during their meeting on Tuesday night.

The new law eliminates any law enforcement policy requiring the observance of a waiting period before accepting a missing persons report.

The Manteno Village Board passed an ordinance, banning the sale of synthetic drugs.

Marilyn Michelini served as village president—the first female president in the village’s history – serving three four-year terms.

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans

President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity

Budget is balanced with no new taxes, but city is adding 11 jobs that will pay salaries totalling $920,000.

The city of Rochelle presented a $3,525 facade grant Monday, Dec. 15, to the Vince Carney Community Theater at 108 S. Main St. in Rochelle.

Almost year since OSF HealthCare took over Dixon’s former KSB Hospital, the City Council voted Monday, Dec. 15, to repeal the 130-year-old ordinance that created KSB.

Prepping for a Constitution test, 7th graders at St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles were given the unique experience of engaging and asking questions with Illinois State Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford and Mayor Clint Hull, a retired judge and former prosecutor.

Starting Monday, all filings with the Court of Claims will be submitted through a new online e-filing portal –clerkofthecourt.ilsos.gov.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the Pentagon will not publicly release unedited video of a strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean

Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s understated but influential chief of staff, criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and offered an unvarnished take on her boss and those in his orbit in a series of observations that were published

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is calling on constituents to submit bill ideas ahead of the new legislative session starting in January.

As part of the new rules, e-bicycles and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks in the village.

City Council votes Tuesday on budget with 11 more employees as mayor warns that Joliet is on a path toward $1 million-a-week health insurance costs.

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021

Mendota awarded a contract Monday to an engineering firm to design a walking-cycling path using $3 million in funding the city received this spring.

The Grundy County Board approved a $6,500 monthly contract with SKK Consulting to help bridge the gap while the county seeks a new supervisor of assessments.

As more communities ban federal immigration authorities from the use of public property, concerned residents of St. Charles are again urging City Council take similar action.

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates

Dillan Vancil will be the guest speaker at the Twin City Conservatives Dec. 27 meeting.

The drive-thru event runs from 4-5:30 p.m. at Romeoville Village Hall parking lot, 1050 W. Rodeo Road.

Sarah Skilton honored her remarkable career as Executive Director of the Oswego Public Library District

Business, government and leaders and residents agree Will County needs more housing, more diverse housing and housing that’s affordable. County leaders are exploring solutions to the growing problem.

This week's announcement of Mattel, Inc., joining Bradley's development of an indoor waterpark in the area of Interstate 57 and Northfield Square mall has the region thinking of its impact.

The city of St. Charles approved a $15.4 million 2025 property tax levy, an increase over last year in a plan officials said is meant to help pay for rising costs of services due to inflation and first responder pensions.

At some point, Democrats need to explain why their policies keep making life more expensive for the very people they claim to help.

Although Will County is one of the top producers of single-family homes in Illinois, some population groups struggle to find any housing to fit their needs and budgets.

The Hillcrest Village Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Dec. 10, unanimously approved three ordinances that will allow for the future construction and operation of a 200-acre, 49-megawatt solar farm north of Twombly Road.

Oswego village trustees unanimously approved a financial incentive agreement of up to $1.5 million with the owners of the shopping center that would be paid over a maximum of 15 years.

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The Coloma Township Board faced vehement protests from a large crowd Wednesday, Dec. 10, before voting 3-2 to approve a 43% property tax hike.

The Grundy County Board approved a $295,857 contract with Arneson Fuel of Sheridan on Tuesday to bulk-purchase fuel, a nearly $13,000 savings over last year.