Joliet Councilman Larry Hug insists the prospect of the city taking the lead in the development of the Northpoint Project has never come up in any formal gatherings, but he fully expects that it might one day soon.

"Can you hear me now?" will no longer be the question in the Prairie State. Gov. Bruce Rauner was loud and clear Thursday when announcing the Small Wireless Facilities Development Act, which he signed with Republican lawmakers at this side.

Part three into the loo​k at alleged corruption in Wesley Township.

Walmart will close its Sam’s Club store in Romeoville, the company announced.

The number of people receiving food stamps in one Will County location dropped by 2.4 percent as President Trump entered office, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of federal data.

The number of food stamp recipients fell over two years at 54 of 66 Illinois welfare offices analyzed by Prairie State Wire.

Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab Center, a 168-bed skilled care facility in Joliet, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

The Village of Romeoville recently highlighted the hard work and success of Ron and Debbie Dalrymple, who run the village’s Culver’s franchise and have won several regional awards from Culver’s corporate office for their store’s excellence in service.

As chief co-sponsor SB867, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) helped pass legislation that has cut small businesses' costs by hundreds of dollars.

Vietnam veteran John "Jack" Picciolo recently received the Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award from the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) for his contributions to his community and the veteran community at large, according to a release from the department.

Bolingbrook’s Operation Christmas said it will continue a tradition stretching back more than four decades this December when it encourages local businesses and residents to help community members who need a little help to make the holidays special.

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) called for a compromise on wage equality legislation.

It was a clink and cheers for Hailstorm Brewery in Tinley Park in a resolution from Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena).

Gov. Bruce Rauner was on hand for the dedication of a new General Mills facility that could help breathe new life into the Wilmington-area economy.

Construction for the Village of Romeoville’s long-awaited Metra stop is expected to finish by Thanksgiving and begin service in February, village leaders said in a news release.

Will County Board member Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet) recently took part in the Large Urban County Caucus Symposium (LUCC) in Salt Lake City, according to a press release.

The Mobile Workforce Center will be available in six Will County communities on a weekly basis throughou November to assist residents in need of job development services, according to a press release.

The Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group (PFEDAG) is looking for a business person who has gone above and beyond.

Lockport VFW Post 5788 has scored big with its decision to not televise any National Football League games in light of the "taking a knee" controversy, the post commander told the Will County Gazette.

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) is hailing a Republican tax reform plan circulating in the U.S. House that he characterizes as a “fiscally responsible” method of favoring American job growth and providing relief to working families, according to a press release.