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UPDATE: South Suburban Airport a step closer to construction

After more than 30 years of effort to get consensus around building the airport, supporters have landed on converting Bult Field into a cargo facility in response to the growing demand for e-commerce. 

Plainfield Mayor highlights accomplishments in first village address

Plainfield mayor John Argoudelis delivered his first State of the Village address before the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. “2022 was another year of great accomplishments for the village,” said Mayor Argoudelis.

Michelle Stiff running for School District 204

"I would like to improve our 80% graduation rate," she added. "This can be accomplished by fostering family engagement to ensure students have the support they need by increasing more awareness through communication, home visits, and surveys."

Illinois State treasurer schedules online auction of unclaimed property

The treasurer's office is the custodian of unclaimed property, including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, unpaid rebate cards, and safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered to the treasurer's office after private entities have tried for several years to locate the owner.

Gallery Seven 13th Open Lens exhibit

The Open Lens exhibit will be juried by the Gallery Seven members with recognition and cash prizes awarded for Best of Show, First, Second, Third Place, and Honorable Mentions.

South Suburban Airport a step closer to construction

The south suburban area not only serves as the largest inland port in North America, but it is also a busy hub for interstate highways, canals, warehousing, and new business development. The airport would conceivably add capacity for cargo shipments and drive economic growth in the region.

Councilman Morris makes his case for re-election

Councilman Terry Morris has been on the Joliet City Council for 12 years and makes his case for why the voters should re-elect him on April 4. Incumbent Terry Morris is being challenged for the district 5 council seat by Suzanna...

Joliet West Senior Jeremy Fears, Jr. Named Gatorade Illinois Boys Basketball Player of the Year

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Fears as Illinois’ best high school boys’ basketball player.

Jazz & STEAM/Night Fundraiser is back

In partnership with Lewis University, funds raised at the JAZZ STEAM/Night fundraiser will help support After the Peanut programs for students ages 7 to 14, that include the STEAM Club, that provides students with engaging experiences, this year’s Club students will learn coding, drone programming and more.

Pace to hold public hearings on proposed adoption of part-time Vanpool Fares and expansion of the Naperville-Aurora On Demand

Arlington Heights, IL – Pace will hold a series of six public hearings to solicit public input on proposed fare changes to the agency’s Vanpool fare structure and an expansion of the Naperville-Aurora On Demand service. The hearings, five...

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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.