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A Mother's Mission Becomes Illinois Law: La Ha Accessibility Bill Signed
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (154+ words) Years before she took the oath of office, State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) was simply a mother searching for playgrounds and public spaces where her daughter could belong. Today, that journey has resulted in a new Illinois law. The…...
Ventura leads law requiring retailers to provide cash or credit refunds for eligible returns
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (337+ words) 1340 WJOL Continuing her work to protect consumers, a measure sponsored by State Senator Rachel Ventura that would prevent retailers from requiring consumers to accept store credit instead of a refund was signed into law Friday. “Illinois consumers shouldn’t be forced…...
More Details Come To Light In Kurt Johnson Case
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (247+ words) 1340 WJOL This morning in a Will County Court Room, 72-year-old Kurt Johnson has been denied release by Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak. The DuPage County prosecutor handling the case asked the Judge to seal court documents. The prosecution’s complaint was very graphic…...
Saturday - JPD Hosts Fundraising Event For Special Olympics
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (217+ words) Joliet PD debuts a NEW Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics fundraising event called “Fore The Flame” at Inwood Golf Course, in collaboration with the Joliet Park District. The event will be held tomorrow (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m....
Will County APS Launches New Pet Assistance Program
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (220+ words) “HOPE Program” offers free spay, neuter, and microchip services for pet owners in need of assistance The program is eligible to Will County residents who either participate in the Illinois LINK program or receive Social Security Disability Insurance. Eligible residents…...
Harry Benton ILEC Could Soon Release Inspector General's Report
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (145+ words) Harry Benton ILEC Could Soon Release Inspector General’s Report 1340 WJOL The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission could soon release a report detailing the conduct of former state Representative Harry Benton. The commission voted to publish the legislative inspector general’s report on…...
Steger Woman Allegedly Hits E-Bike Rider, Who Dies At The Scene
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (117+ words) 1340 WJOL A Steger woman has been charged with DUI after she struck and killed an e-bike rider at 10:56 Tuesday night. The woman then allegedly left the scene of the accident. The victim was found in the 900 block of Main Street,…...
Joliet Police Investigate Serious Injury Crash
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (205+ words) 1340 WJOL At 9:42 last night, Joliet police responded to the intersection of Caton Farm Road and West Frontage Road for a traffic crash with injuries. A Volkswagen Atlas, driven by a 41-year-old Alsip man, was traveling eastbound on Caton Farm Road…...
IHSA Releases 2026 Football Schedules
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (126+ words) 1340 WJOL The IHSA has released the 2026 high school football schedules for the upcoming fall season. Week one games kick off August 20th through the 22nd, a week earlier than usual, due to expanded playoffs debuting this year. The playoffs are expanding from…...
Joliet Man Charged With Multiple Alleged Child Sex Crimes
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (128+ words) 1340 WJOL According to the Joliet Herald News, 72-year-old Kurt Johnson of Joliet was taken into custody earlier today on multiple alleged child sex crimes charges. Johnson was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility earlier today, where he will…...