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Joliet Traffic Alert: Desplaines Street Closed Due to Falling Concrete
Joliet, IL – Desplaines Street is currently closed at the railroad bridge near Marion Street due to falling concrete from the bridge. The Joliet Police Department announced the closure on Saturday, citing safety concerns. According to the department, the closure is expected to last throughout the weekend as crews assess and repair the damage.
Cook County veteran gifted new roof from local contractor: 'It was like winning the lottery'
THORNTON, Ill. - There’s a new roof going up on a house in south suburban Thornton. Normally, that’s not big news. But under this new roof, a remarkable story played out involving a military veteran with an ill granddaughter who got a helping hand from a local contractor.
Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border
Driving along Naperville Road in Plainfield, you may have seen this green swamp monster, but its owner Brendan Heffernan said The post Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border appeared first on NCTV17.
Funding agreement finally reached for $1.1 billion invasive carp project
After years of negotiations, state officials from Michigan and Illinois have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a major project to keep invasive carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
After Matteson Freight Train Derailment, Local Officials Look to Ensure Community’s Safety
Residents of south suburban Matteson were in for a shock the morning of June 27 when a major freight train derailment caused nearly 25 cars to fall off the tracks, resulting in a temporary evacuation order for up to 300 people. Trains are running again and there are no reported...
New Rainbow Cone shop to open in Chicago suburb
FLOSSMOOR, Ill. - Flossmoor is set to welcome a new Rainbow Cone store this week. The new ice cream shop will open Wednesday at 19805 S. Crawford Ave., near Richton Township High School. The festivities will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., followed by the store's opening at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers in line will receive a free Rainbow Cone.
Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Urban3 to complete comprehensive plan for Joliet
The City of Joliet has approved two companies to complete a plan that will direct the next decade of development. Joliet has not completed a long-term comprehensive plan for nearly six decades. Lamar Johnson Collaborative and Urban3 were chosen following a two-year process. A comprehensive plan is a blueprint that...
Peotone FFA Honored at State Convention
Members of the Peotone FFA chapter attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13, along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a theme of “United as One,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture.
Trains Operational in Matteson Following Controlled Burn of Gas After Derailment
Following a train derailment in Matteson, normalcy begins to return as trains are again coursing through the town, reports ABC7 Chicago. Canadian National Railway has completed the controlled burning of flammable gases from the compromised railcars, a necessary step taken in the aftermath of last Thursday's incident involving around 25 derailed train cars.
Assessor's Office hosts webinar about property taxes amid record-high property tax increases
The South Suburban Housing Center and the Cook County Assessor's Office are hosting a webinar about property taxes on Tuesday, July 9. Participants will learn about the triannual reassessment cycle, property tax saving exemptions from a Cook County Assessor representative, and engage in a Q&A session. The webinar follows a...
Will County: WNV Detected in Mosquitoes
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced mosquitoes collected in Joliet have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). These results represent the first WNV positive mosquitoes identified in Will County this year, and residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported so far this year.
Kankakee County Families Invited to Strickler Planetarium Show on July 12
Bourbonnais, IL – Families and space enthusiasts in Kankakee County are invited to a captivating journey through the cosmos at the Strickler Planetarium on Friday, July 12, at 5 PM. This free event, open to individuals from kindergarten to adults, promises an educational and immersive experience. According to Strickler...
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