Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The House Minority Leader isn't confirming or denying reports he may return to his roots as a prosecutor.
State Rep. And House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego may be considering a run for Illinois Attorney General. According to the Capitol Fax blog written by Rich Miller, Cross has been asked by State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka and Congressman Aaron Schock of Peoria to consider entering the race if the state’s current top prosecutor Lisa Madigan decides to run for Governor in 2014. Cross appeared on WJOL radio Tuesday and would not deny the possibility of entering the race. Cross previously worked for eight years as a prosecutor in the Kendall County State’s Attorney's office. The only other Republican to consider a run for Attorney General has been State Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs, according to Capitol Fax. Other well-known …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Joliet City Council wants first-hand information about Corrections Corp. of America and the immigrant detention center it might want to build here.
The Joliet City Council voted Monday to ask the Corrections Corp. of America to make a presentation about the immigrant detention center that could be built in Joliet. At-large Councilman Jim McFarland requested the meeting in order for council members to learn firsthand what could be proposed for Joliet and to decide if it's something the council would favor having built here. Corrections Corp. representatives could also answer questions from the public, many of whom have voiced opposition to the center concept in general and CCA specifically. With the information in hand, the council could "vote on it, up or down," McFarland said. "There's been a lot of discussion with my fellow council members, who don't have enough information on CCA (…
The Will County treasurer has set up a cell phone app that let's you pay your property tax bill or find a drop box location via your mobile device.
The Will County Treasurer's Office submitted this article. The first installment of the 2013 property tax bill is due June 3: What does Will County Treasurer Steve Weber have in common with his counterparts in Miami, Florida and Seoul, South Korea? Weber's office is now one of only a hand full world-wide with SmartPhone apps that allow people to research and make payments using their mobile devices. Weber's office released an Android App for public use on May 13, 2013. The app allows users to review and pay their Will County property taxes, find more than 100 local bank and credit union branches that accept payments, and contact their local township assessor's office. "We designed this app for people on the go," Weber said. "People call us…
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, according to a news release issued by the city of Joliet.
The city of Joliet issued this news release about the application process for receiving damages from recent flooding: On May 10, 2013, the President declared 11 counties in Illinois as federal disaster areas. It includes Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Fulton, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry and Will Counties. Additional designations may be made at a later date, as preliminary damage assessments are still being concluded in a number of counties damage in the recent flood. As part of that declaration, grants to local residents and low-interest loans for small businesses are now available. A declaration for public assistance (local government reimbursement) has not been requested yet, but that request is to be submitted no later than May…
Orli Shoshan, who played Jedi master Shaak Ti in "Star Wars" episodes II and III, will appear at the Joliet Public Library June 1 as part of its 4th annual Star Wars Day.
The following story was submitted by the Joliet Public Library: Joliet Public Library welcomes actress Orli Shoshan from Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones to its Annual Star Wars™ Day. Saturday, June 1, 2013 will be no ordinary day at the Joliet Public Library as it is transformed into the 4th Annual Star Wars™ Day-a family festival of galactic proportions complete with over 40 costumed Star Wars™ characters, games, live music, prize drawings, movie prop exhibits, Star Wars™ artists and more! Last year this free event drew over 3,000 guests to Downtown Joliet. With added attractions and special guests, it is sure to see the same success this summer. JPL is pleased to welcome their first actor to Star Wars™ Day, Orli Shoshan. …
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Passed by a 35-21 vote, the bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn, who has not yet said whether he intends to sign it.
By a vote of 35-21, the Illinois Senate approved legislation on Friday that would allow doctors in the state to prescribe marijuana as pain relief for severe medical conditions. The bill now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for his signature. According to the Chicago Tribune, the bill covers 33 specific conditions—including multiple sclerosis, cancer and HIV infection—and includes several controls, with a four-year trial program, dosage limits, fingerprinting, background checks and licensed dispensing centers. “This bill is filled with walls to keep this limited,” the paper quoted sponsoring Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton), who urged lawmakers to pass the legislation as a compassionate measure for those suffering with extreme pain. In opposition, Sen. …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
As two Will County Board members publicly announce their opposition, Joliet City Councilman Jim McFarland says the city should decide if it wants to pursue the facility or not.
Two Will County Board members announced Thursday they are opposed to the building of an immigrant detention center in Joliet, and one Joliet councilman is pushing the council to decide if it wants to court the project. County Board members Reed Bible (D-Plainfield) and Jacqueline Traymere (D-Bolingbrook) said they could not support such a facility, which would be built and operated by a private company on behalf of the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a Joliet Herald News story said. “Placing this type of facility in the hands of private corporations is fraught with difficulties,” said Bible, who spoke at the Thursday press conference. The event was also attended by newly elected At-large Councilman Jim McFarland, …
A resolution in support of the gun law was approved with a 15-6 vote, with the majority favoring it for the "protection of citizens," officials said.
The following article was supplied by Will County: The Will County Board today approved a resolution supporting legislation allowing Illinois residents the right to carry concealed firearms. The resolution does not allow Will County residents the right to conceal carry, as the Illinois legislature must still pass a law. Illinois is the only state that does not allow citizens to carry concealed firearms in public, and faces a June 9th deadline to draft such a law. “We had a healthy and open debate today about concealed carry,” said Speaker Herbert Brooks, Jr. “Not everyone agreed to this proposed change in Illinois law, but everyone did respect the democratic process that provides for discussion and deliberation about issues important to …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites would anchor the development, which also calls for 8,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.
A two-hotel development with an attached restaurant and 8,000-square-foot conference center would be built on Houbolt Road, just off Interstate 80, under plans submitted to the city of Joliet. The project calls for a 120-room, five-story Holiday Inn Express and an 80-room Candlewood Suites that would share a lobby area, outdoor patio garden, swimming pool and other amenities, Joliet Planner Jim Torri said. It's proposed for a location northwest of Houbolt and I-80, behind an existing Burger King on Rock Creek Boulevard, Torri said. Assuming the development wins city approval for variances on such issues as building and sign height, construction could be under way this summer and work completed by spring 2014, he said. It is the second …
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Of the 75,000 home and business owners eligible to drop the utility via electric aggregation, between 8 percent and 10 percent did, officials said.
Between 6,000 and 7,500 home and small business owners in Joliet dropped ComEd as their electricity provider through the city-orchestrated electric aggregation program, officials said. That's between 8 percent and 10 percent of the 75,000 residences and businesses eligible to take advantage of the group purchase of electricity in a deal negotiated by the Will County Governmental League. Most Joliet residents have seen a 25 percent to 30 percent drop in their electric bill, depending on their usage, since the program went into effect in February, governmental league Executive Director Steve Quigley said. Electricity is being purchased from FirstEnergy Solutions. "They're basically getting a couple of months of free electricity," Quigley …
Jax
4:43 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Im sick of the Madigans why can't they go to another state and screw it up...I don't understand how her and her father keep getting voted in...Because they sure don't listen to the people of Illinois..And If Tom Cross don't start showing he cares I won't vote for him either.. more ›