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Joel Brodsky, Drew Peterson's former attorney, is seeking a higher court to reverse and vacate Will County judge's gag order. Brodsky threatened to break his attorney-client privilege with Peterson.
Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta said this year’s Memorial Day carnival will feature an expanded footprint on the village property off of Briarcliff Road.
An initial public review of the Chicago Bears' preliminary redevelopment plans for Arlington Park is tentatively scheduled for this fall, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Thursday.
The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau, in coordination with over a dozen municipalities, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant under the Route 66 Grant Program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Office of T
With just 40 days before the Republican primary, GOP insiders had no consensus on the impact of a report about gubernatorial contender Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's role in a friend's arrest.
The Will County Board has approved a zoning change and special use permit for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center along Route 53 in Joliet Township that would offer temporary housing and counseling for men.
A recent audit of 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data shows Illinois’ population was undercounted by roughly 250,000, which would push the state over 13 million residents for the first time ever.
Jeffery McReynolds of Frankfort says he is determined to raise awareness for second chances for people who’ve been incarcerated.
Three people were arrested after an 18-month investigation of alleged financial fraud committed against two banks, police said.
Pace Suburban Bus is seeking public input on its proposed pass and fare changes.
First Bank of Manhattan has announced the election of two new members two its Board of Directors — Linda L. Barr and David S. Zang.
Voters will weigh in on federal, state and local offices.
A Plainfield Central High School student has been charged with the attempted murder of a 17-year-old they allegedly shot in the leg earlier this week outside a local elementary school, police said.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass a bill that would rename the Post Office building in Elwood after the late Larry Walsh Sr.
The Will County Board is expected to consider approval of a special use permit for a rehabilitation center in Joliet Township to treat those with drug and alcohol addictions.