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Terry Lambert is making some major renovations to his family business at 1529 N. Broadway St., in Joliet.

Illinois Liquor Commission overturns Joliet’s decision on ...

A long-time business owner in Joliet is a step closer to getting the liquor and gaming licenses that had been ...

government

Senate discusses pandemic protocol in Illinois prisons
Denise Winfrey sworn in for another term as District 8 Commissioner
Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to shop local this holiday season
State senators call for utility disconnection moratorium

opinion

Washington officials, Feds tracking credible Inauguration Day threats
A new year and a fresh start
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
My Christmas Spirit

business

Stop NorthPoint subpoenas former Joliet City Manager
Former NBA Star Junior Bridgeman purchases EBONY Magazine
Nicor Gas extends payment arrangements for struggling small businesses
Comcast Business expands its advanced network infrastructure in Joliet, Lockport and Tinley Park

crime

State police respond to shooting on Stevenson Expressway in Will County
Statement by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow on Appeals Court Opinion affirming Drew Peterson conviction in Murder-For-Hire Scheme Against Glasgow
Help available beyond Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Far West Joliet Shooting

health

County Health Dept. working diligently to get community COVID vaccinations
Obesity increases odds of a bad bout with COVID-19
Health Department's COVID-19 vaccine registration survey now available
Rapid Covid testing for organizations with licensed health professional available

living

2020 Cadillac CT5
2021 Nissan Kicks
2021 Nissan Armada
Books: Last minute Christmas Gifts

campus

Andrea Schaal, district-wide Reading Specialist for Student Services, recently read “Swimmy” by Leo Lionni to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students via Zoom. Schaal created the Patriot Readers program to help Thomas Jefferson student readers improve their skills while providing a human connection during remote learning. Making connections through reading
Plainfield District 202 board looks to fill vacant seat
Santa visits Troy schools
Joliet Students participate in hour of code

sports

Bianca Smith will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility in Fort Meyers, Fla. Boston Red Sox hire Bianca Smith as first Black woman coach in baseball history
Slammers hire Chicago area native as new manager
Slammers gifts give back to community organizations
Wolves Women’s Cross Country makes history at national meet

entertainment

Joliet Junior College flips the switch on new campus solar system
New Documentary takes a dark look at Civil Rights icon's legacy as MLK Day approaches
Steve McQueen's Small Axe Series on Amazon Prime Video Garner's Oscar-worthy praise from critics
GSU Performing Arts continues its Opera Up Close series online

food-wine

Mumm Napa is made in the French Traditional Method Wine of the Week-Mumm Napa Brut Prestige-$24.99
Cheddar Ham Soup
Garlic Tortellini Soup
Southwest-Style Wedding Soup

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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) speaks out against violence at Capitol

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) was one of many members of congress to condemn the attacks early Wednesday on the Capitol building in Washington. The violent attacks from Trump supporters on the Capitol happened just as the Congress had started to certify the Electoral College votes of President-elect Joe Biden. House and Senate members resumed their business late Wednesday night and continued to certify the Electoral College votes solidifying the election of President-elect Biden very Thursday morning.

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