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Remains of man killed in World War II arrive at Midway Airport, to be buried in Will County
U.S. Air Force navigator Robert Lewis Porter was killed in action in 1944. His remains were not identified until this past December, and they arrived at Midway Airport Friday afternoon.
Gov. Pritzker weighs in on Dolton saga, answers questions on if state should intervene
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday addressed growing issues in suburban Dolton, including the controversy surrounding Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the chaos that has unfolded in recent months. Speaking to reporters at an unrelated event, Pritzker said he's looked into the role the state should or could play in the...
Old Canal Days in Lockport: Festival runs until Sunday
LOCKPORT, Ill. - Lockport’s Old Canal Days kicked off Thursday with unique food, arts and live music!. In addition to rides, local restaurants, a carnival, a parade and fireworks, the four-day festival will also be a signature drink called #GrzGrub lemonade shakeups, which is a hand-muddled, fruit-flavored lemonade drink.
Cook County Assessor to correct thousands of property tax assessment errors in south, west suburbs
The Cook County Assessor is planning to correct thousands of assessment errors in the south and west suburbs after I-Team reports about mistakes and high increases in property tax assessments.
Clean Slate Expungement Provides Second Chances in Harvey This Saturday
Join NDICA, OAI, Inc., 2nd Ward Alderperson Colby Chapman and local leaders on June 8 for a transformative expungement event at Transformation United Methodist Church in Harvey. The Clean Slate Expungement event is hosted by NDICA, OAI, Inc, Governors State Violence Prevention program, and City of Harvey, 2nd Ward Alderperson...
Scott Street Closing For Resurfacing
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a patching and resurfacing of Scott Street (Illinois 53/U.S. 6) from south of Chicago Street to Ruby Street, in. Joliet, will require daytime intermittent lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, June 10. The $1.5 million project, which also includes new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps,...
Ozinga coming to Lansing, turning the old Best Buy into a Kia dealership – a Village Board summary
LANSING, Ill. (June 7, 2024) – The Lansing Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, June 4 to discuss and vote on village business, including Ozinga’s interest in office space at the Lansing Municipal Airport, Napleton Kia’s plans for the former Best Buy property, and South Suburban College’s new recycling center.
The Long Way Home
Seventy trips around the sun have taught me a thing or two about trust. Trust is almost as crucial as being fed. Over the years, I’ve earned the trust of many people. Sadly, I’ve broken that trust with too many, some close to me. If it takes an...
Remains of Chicago airman shot down in WWII finally return home
CHICAGO - A Chicago airman shot down in World War II is finally home and will be laid to rest with full military honors. On Friday, he was welcomed with the honor and respect befitting his bravery. Second Lt. Robert L. E. Porter was just 23 when his plane was...
Lan-Oak Park District files lawsuit against Lansing Journal, serves Jongsma with summons
LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2024) – The Lan-Oak Park District has moved forward with the legal action they threatened last fall, filing a lawsuit with the Cook County Circuit Court on April 5. Lawsuit filed. The Lansing Journal became aware of the filing when Publisher Melanie Jongsma received a...
Channahon applies for $400,000 research and planning grant for intermodal project
The Village of Channahon met with ten partners in May to discuss the Chicago Logistics Hub, a Canadian National intermodal project that’s being proposed, and put together a grant application to receive $400,000 for additional research and planning. Canadian National has not yet submitted its revised traffic studies as...
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