Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging Illinois voters to make a plan to vote in the March 17 general primary election and to know their rights, as early voting is underway and the Attorney General’s office is monitoring elections to ensure voters’ rights are protected.
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Will County Clerk early voting
Early voting in Will County will end on Monday, March 16, with extended hours and 23 satellite locations available for registered voters to cast their ballots.
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Avelar supports bill that makes public university tuition affordable
Illinois legislators are supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public colleges and universities, making higher education more affordable and accessible.
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Patrick Jones Democratic Candidate for Will County Sheriff stands for reform and accountability
Patrick Jones, a 50-year-old Joliet resident with 24 years of experience in the Will County Sheriff’s Department, is running for Will County Sheriff in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, with a platform focused on reform, accountability, and community safety.
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Invitation to the Joliet Community
The Joliet community is invited to a “Get Out the Vote” event on March 17, 2026, at New Canaanland Church to promote voter turnout and provide opportunities to meet local candidates, connect with fellow residents, and learn how to actively contribute to shaping the future of the community.
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Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes a tax on social media companies, increased funding for education and pensions, and a ban on junk fees, as well as other policy initiatives.
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Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
Two bills have been introduced in Illinois that would require companies to disclose the use of algorithmic pricing and give consumers the chance to opt out, in order to promote transparency and affordability.
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Dan Jungles Candidate for Will County Sheriff would seek more transparency if elected
Dan Jungles, a life-long resident of Will County, believes his decades of experience with the Will County Sheriff’s Office make him the ideal person for the position of Sheriff, and he plans to make the department more transparent, prioritize mental health for law enforcement officers, and save taxpayers money.
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Hastings builds on missing persons identification method
State Senator Michael E. Hastings is advancing legislation to accelerate the timeline for adding critical forensic data to state and national databases, which would help families of missing persons find closure faster.
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Sheldon Watts, candidate for Will County Board Bolingbrook District 11
Sheldon Watts, a former Trustee of the Village of Bolingbrook, is running for a seat on the Will County Board to bring government closer to the people and create lasting change in the community.
