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More than $24.9M in state grant has been approved to construct, renovate, and improve buildings or purchase land to be used by the public.
Plainfield mayoral candidate John Argoudelis said his opponent, Margie Bonuchi, makes decisions based on "cronyism and prejudice."
Rep. Lauren Underwood said gun violence is a "public health epidemic" and meaningful action is a "moral obligation."
Plainfield mayoral candidate John Argoudelis said Anthony Fremarek should be booted from the ballot and should resign from his position.
The Majority of the seven candidates agreed that the pandemic was an "uncharted territory" and the current board did the best it could.
The board rejected changes to its Phase 3 hybrid learning plan, which would have seen students in class five days a week instead of four.
Michael Collins delivered his last State of Village address and lauded the efforts put in by village staff and residents in the past year.
Candidate Donna Marino agreed and said the district cannot "leave money on the table right now and expect to properly educate our kids."
The survey is part of the Moving Will County project, a partnership between the county and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
She is running for the April 6 election.
It marks the third installment of $250 million in grants for local projects across the state.
It marks the third installment of $250 million in grants for local projects across the state.
It marks the third installment of $250 million in grants for local projects across the state.
It marks the third installment of $250 million in grants for local projects across the state.
Crimes investigated by the Oswego Police Department March 3-6.
The Workforce Center of Will County's Resource Room in Joliet offers many job search services for residents.
Superintendent Lane Abrell said the district plans to return to full-day classes at the beginning of the next school year on Aug. 18.
During the week of Match 1, the village as a whole reported 89 cases, the second-most in the county.
Chad Slaughterbeck was driving the car that Edson Castillo got into after he wielded a knife and robbed the store, police said.
People in KenCom’s service area may report emergencies to KenCom via text message when a voice call is not possible.
