Capitol News Illinois A long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying subminimum wage to workers with disabilities will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk after being approved by the Senate on Thursday. The Senate took a bipartisan 43-11 vote to pass the legislation that supporters dub the “Dignity in Pay Act.” “It is […]
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Ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who secretly recorded Madigan for FBI, takes witness stand
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – It’s been a month since the jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal corruption trial last heard the name of star government witness Danny Solis during opening statements. The government’s brief explanation that the ex-Chicago alderman agreed to cooperate with the FBI after “abusing his own office” – […]
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Aqua Illinois customers to see bill increase in the new year
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Following almost a year of legal battles and fierce public opposition from many customers, water utility Aqua Illinois is set to raise its rates in 2025. The privately owned water utility has not released an estimate of the exact impact the increase will have on customer bills in 14 northern […]
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Monee Celebrates Sesquicentennial with Birthday Festivities
By Karen Haave The Village of Monee closed out its Sesquicentennial celebration with a festive birthday party on November 9 to commemorate its actual day of incorporation. Dr. Therese Bogs, mayor of Monee, gave the welcoming comments to the standing-room-only crowd at village hall. “We celebrate Monee today,” she said, “our history, our present, and […]
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Nov. 19
Girls Argo 66, Kennedy 21: Morgan Murphy led the Argonauts to a season-opening win with 20 points, eight steals and seven rebounds. Alizza Quinones added 13 points and five assists, while Aliyah Cummings finished with 13 points and four assists. Abbi Grenier contributed eight points and nine rebounds. Lyons 77, Benet 67: Stanford recruit Nora […]
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Officer Smith sworn in as Hickory Hills Police reaches full staffing
During the Committee of the Whole meeting on Nov. 14, the Hickory Hills Police Department swore in Officer Jeshua Smith, restoring full staffing for the first time in several years. “It’s been a few,” said Chief Jason Bray, who welcomed Smith as the department’s newest officer in a ceremony attended by city officials and family […]
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Oak Lawn High students dazzle in talent showcase
Laughter, applause, and a showcase of creativity lit up Oak Lawn Community High School as students transformed the stage into a vibrant celebration of talent during their school-wide show last week. “Dancing with my friend is what I liked most about the show because I was able to show my skills off in two different […]
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City approves $998K plumbing project, saving $214K
Countryside City Engineer John Fitzgerald expressed satisfaction as a new public works project came in well under budget. The city council on Nov. 13 unanimously approved a $998,938 contract with Brookfield-based Unique Plumbing for replacing two water mains. The cost is about 17%—or $214,472—below Fitzgerald’s original estimate. “It’s good to see pricing coming back to […]
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Willow Springs rezones for apartments, approves new four-flat
A new four-flat apartment building is planned for 8290 Archer Avenue in Willow Springs. On Thursday night, Nov. 14, the village board approved rezoning the site from community shopping to multi-family residential. The board also granted a variance, allowing units to be 1,680 square feet instead of the required 1,800 square feet. Developer Matt Krzeptowski, […]
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Willow Springs water safe after main damage, officials say
Water quality was not compromised after a construction accident damaged a water main crossing the canal, officials said during the Nov. 14 village board meeting. A Walsh Construction crew hit one of two water mains while removing pylons on the canal bank with an excavator at 7:05 a.m. on Oct. 23, said Colleen Kelly, executive […]