Dave Joens grew up reading about Illinois history. Now, he retires after 20 years preserving it as state archivist
Dave Joens retires as state archivist after 20 years preserving Illinois history.
Tag: Joliet
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come
Illinois launched its first state-funded EV charging stations in Joliet, part of a broader plan to expand infrastructure and meet ...
Families, providers of early intervention services seek $60 million in new state funding
Advocates request $60M to expand Illinois’ early intervention services, reducing long wait times and addressing staff shortages.
Capitol Briefs: State completes project preserving its only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline
Illinois has completed a $73 million shoreline protection project at Illinois Beach State Park to prevent erosion and restore endangered ...
Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions
Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence
Lawmakers pass on oversight vote for Pritzker’s prison closure, rebuild plan
Two prisons in disrepair slated for demolishment but one’s relocation still up in the air
Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan
$55 million in grant funding will go to 111 local park projects
Pritzker announces progress in processing rape case evidence, signs highway camera expansion
The Illinois State Police announced Friday that all sexual assault evidence is being processed within the 180-day timeframe outlined in ...
GOP Floor Leader Batinick ready to ‘pass the baton’
Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick, a self-described “policy guy,” came to Springfield with the goal of pushing good ...
Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her
Republican Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire on July 7, marking the end of ...
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