The Illinois Commerce Commission approved lower than requested rate increases for ComEd and Ameren Illinois after they spent beyond their 2024 budgets, resulting in typical residential customers of ComEd seeing an average increase of $3.10 per month and Ameren’s rates remaining relatively unchanged.
Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric rate hike requests
Posted inPolitics
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois seeking access to its complete voter registration database, citing federal requirements to keep the database updated and accurate.
Posted inNews
New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026
Illinois has passed several new laws related to gun control, including a Safe Gun Storage Act, a bill requiring background checks for police officers, a path for first-time gun offenders to obtain a FOID card, and a law removing the statute of limitations on cases of human trafficking of minors.
Posted inFood & Wine
Wine of the Week: La Gatta Moscato d’Asti 2024 DOCG-$15 a low alcohol treat from Italy
La Gatta Moscato d’Asti DOCG is a naturally sweet, low alcohol wine from Italy, perfect for guests who don’t usually drink wine, and pairs well with a variety of foods.
Posted inCommentary
A Year of Service, Progress, and Partnership Across the 40th District
Sen. Patrick Joyce expresses gratitude for the 40th District’s generosity, resilience, and hard work, and highlights the progress made in education, infrastructure, and services for veterans and farmers, while looking forward to the new year with a focus on protecting essential services and increasing access to affordable healthcare.
Posted inNews
As everyone says goodbye to 2025 there were more hits than misses in surrounding communities
In 2025, the Joliet City Council approved a contract with its firefighters, residents voted on a public art sculpture, and the Village of Plainfield announced the closure of the Kohls store, while Bolingbrook was ranked 210th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Places to Live, and Romeoville’s Mayor John D. Noak was elected as the new chair of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
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Local families express the meaning of giving at Christmas
A Joliet family and other individuals in the community are making a conscious effort to donate to local food pantries and the Salvation Army, in order to help those in need during the holiday season.
Posted inEducation
State of the District Address Jan. 29 at Joliet West
The Joliet Township High School Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman invite the community to a State of the District Address on January 29, featuring a Meet and Greet, appetizers, musical entertainment, and a comprehensive overview of the district’s health.
Posted inOpinion
Christmas is Good News
Christmas is a time for family gatherings, gift exchanges, and to remember those who are no longer with us, while also focusing on the joy and love of Jesus.
Posted inFood
Upgrade Your Holiday Menu with a Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast
Coleman Natural’s Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast is a delicious and festive upgrade to the traditional holiday menu, featuring a fragrant stuffing made from aromatic veggies, bread, sage, rosemary and apples.
