The Will County budget includes creating a veterans campus, replacing Will County sheriff’s vehicles and doing an aquifer study.
Will County Board approves $832 million by 18-2 vote
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$93M renovation of Albany Terrace Apartments completed; senior CHA residents celebrate improved conditions
During Chicago’s first snow on Thursday morning, Albany Terrace Apartments’ senior residents celebrated the completion of the $93 million renovation of their 50-year-old South Lawndale building.
State legislators, union officials discuss priorities ahead of 2025 legislative session
To prepare for the upcoming legislative session, four Indiana legislators on Wednesday night participated in a roundtable discussion, covering topics including union issues and new diploma requirements. State Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, hosted the roundtable at Indiana University Northwest. Reps. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, and Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond, and Sen. Rodney Pol, D-Chesterton, also participated in the discussion. Hatcher on Monday night is hosting another discussion at IUN, which will be aimed toward local elected officials. “I really appreciate collaborating,” Hatcher said Wednesday night. “I think this is important for us to succeed.” GlenEva Dunham, president of the Gary Teachers […]
As Naperville Central heads to IHSA football semifinals, team spirit has students in its grips
Just days away from seeing their varsity football team vie for a shot at the Class 8A state championship, the Naperville Central campus is buzzing with anticipation.
Gary man sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for firearm offense
A U.S. District Court judge in Hammond sentenced a Gary man to 60 months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider takes congressional leadership role; ‘Common-sense leaders are needed more than ever’
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider was elected chair of the New Democrat Coalition on Wednesday in Washington, as he continues to represent the 10th Congressional District, which includes much of Lake County.
Cook County budget passes without property tax or fee increases
Cook County commissioners approved amendments to President Toni Preckwinkle’s $9.94 billion 2025 budget and took their final 17-0 vote in the span of about an hour.
Will County Board member Vince Logan, who won reelection, questions election integrity
Will County Board member Vince Logan sowed doubts into the integrity of the election process via now-deleted Facebook posts.
Munster council members clash over paying legal bills
A Munster Town Councilman doesn’t want to pay the town attorney until that firm finishes a two-year task for which the council asked it to complete in three months.
Sure, Batavia’s Chase Osborne believes personal accolades are great. His deal? ‘Our defense is awesome as a whole.’
Chase Obsorne is “super honored” to be named all-state but wants to keep his focus on Batavia’s defense playing its best.