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Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
As Kimco Backtracks — Subtracting a 5th Story — One P&Z Commissioner Declares “It’s Time for the Public to Be Heard”
For months, GOOD Morning Wilton has reported on rising debates over the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission and its rules governing public comments. Kimco’s highly visible redevelopment of the southern half of its Wilton Center campus into a five-story, 169-unit residential/commercial complex has been at the center of that discussion. On Monday, July 22, after a two-and-a-half year journey that began in December 2021, the project seemed poised to finally proceed to public comment and possibly an up or down vote by the Commission. This follows a meeting on July 8 in which the team seemed surprised by the amount of design pushback they received from the Commission after so much time spent in pre-application hearings.
Will County to Host Public Information Meeting on Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting to share improvement options and hear public input for the Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Phase I Study. The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Rooms C and D at the Nowell Park Recreation Center, 199 Mills Road, Joliet, IL 60433.
Will County man, 68, 'knowingly' drove minivan into another man, causing injuries: prosecutors
JOLIET, Ill. - A Joliet man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly driving a minivan into another person, resulting in injuries. Edgar L. Polk, 68, faces three felony counts of aggravated battery. On July 14, Will County prosecutors said Polk was in the 600 block of Patterson Road when...
Yorkville City Council hears concerns over proposed annexation
An attorney representing several homeowners says her clients need more time ahead of a proposed annexation and rezoning to manufacturing of about 138 acres of land off Eldamain Road and north of Corneils Road into Yorkville. Attorney Monica Shamass spoke during a public hearing on the annexation at Tuesday's Yorkville...
Yorkville Big Band to perform at Farnsworth House on Saturday
The Yorkville Big Band is performing on Saturday at the historic Edith Farnsworth House in Plano from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the concert. The Barn and Beyond 4-H Club of Yorkville is selling concessions, or people can bring their own.
Ottawa's New Summer Festival Just A Few Days Away
The summer festival formerly known as “Riverfest” in Ottawa starts up Saturday with plenty of food, music, and drinks. “Friendship Days” features events in and around Washington Square Park for a full 7 days. This weekend's part of the festival is highlighted by what's being called “Drinkin' with Lincoln”. Check out numerous bands in downtown Ottawa all the while enjoying local food vendors and both beer and wine vendors. Sunday also offers a “Touch-A-Truck” attraction.
Plainfield adds webcam for live construction updates on 143rd Street East extension
The Village of Plainfield has set up a live webcam to follow construction on the 143rd Street extension, a project that will create a direct route between Route 59 and Route 126. D Construction is completing the eastern section of the extension and Austin Tyler Construction is working on the...
Detours Ahead for OTHS Drop-Offs, Pick-Ups
In Ottawa, the Green Street elevation project is expected to be complete in December. But between now and then, Ottawa Township High School is having to adjust the arrivals and departures of its Pirate student body. Ottawa police say Green Street will close before the start of school on August...
Classic Car Enthusiast Passes From Injuries Sustained In Ottawa Wreck
A recent crash in Ottawa that involved an antique Jeep turned out to be fatal. The Ottawa Police Department on Tuesday sent out an updated accident report mentioning that 64-year-old Ronald Winnicki of Ottawa passed away from his injuries. His obituary states that he was pronounced dead July 1st at OSF in Peoria.
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