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Illinois Attorney General Monitors Primary Election to Ensure Voter Rights Are Protected

Attorney General Kwame Raoul is monitoring the Illinois primary election on March 19 to ensure that voters' rights are protected and polling places are accessible, and has urged voters to report any suspected improper or illegal activity.

Will County judge candidates make final plea

On Tuesday, Will County residents will make their final vote on who will be on the ballot in the general election. An important decision that will determine who will be one of two candidates elected to the courts.  Democratic candidates...

2024 Illinois Secretary of State’s Vehicle Show Set for September 7 Secretary Giannoulias makes Special Event License Plates Available until May 10

The Illinois Secretary of State's office is highlighting the 60th Anniversary of the iconic 1964 Ford Mustang at its annual Vehicle Show in Springfield, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias said. Giannoulias made the announcement while revealing the Vehicle Show will take place...

Manley spotlights Gender Pay Equality, Highlights Lilly Ledbetter on House Floor

      In honor of Women's History Month, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recognized the work of Lilly Ledbetter to achieve gender pay equality on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives.        "This Women's History Month, it is important to take...

Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Show Strong Compliance with State Laws to Build Trust

Illinois law enforcement agencies overwhelmingly reported compliance with the first year of reporting requirements contained in the Way Forward Act, with 838 agencies submitting compliance reports and granting 1,402 U-visa or T-visa certification requests.

Yard Waste Collection Resumes the Week of Monday, March 11, 2024

The City of Joliet and Waste Management’s weekly yard waste collection resumes Monday, March 11, and runs through Friday, December 6, 2024.  Yard waste must be placed alongside garbage and recycling carts, prior to 7:00 a.m. on your regularly...

Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates

Data analysis shows March 19 primary is least competitive in at least 2 decades. On March 19, voting will conclude in primary contests for hundreds of seats in the Illinois legislature and in the state’s court system. But most of...

Will County March 2024 Primary Election and the candidates

Will County early voters make their choice known for the March 19, 2024, primary. It’s not too late to register and vote. The rundown of the candidates vying for a seat.  Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Republican Charles "Chuck" Maher...

Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV at Troy Township

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024  Troy Township will host the Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV and ICash on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood,...

Ventura reacts to governor’s budget proposal

 State Senator Rachel Ventura issued the following statement after hearing the governor's Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal: "The proposed budget includes investments in education, workforce development and improving the quality of life at our correctional facilities across the state. With...

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Meet Marzia Varvaglione and Varvaglione 1921 Wine of Puglia in Southern Italy

Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.