Joliet officials estimate that Casa Catrina Mexican Heritage Cuisine restaurant at city-owned Union Station would generate nearly $700,000 in rent and taxes in five year.

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

The northbound lane leading to the intersection will be blocked along with a left-turn lane from Ruby onto Broadway.

Forest Preserve District pays $4.3 million for expansion of Plum Creek Greenway in Crete Township.

The March 17 primary is a prelude to the November mid-term elections that will also determine the political makeup of Congress.

The legislation next goes to the House for a vote and would transfer ownership of 135 acres undeveloped land east of Collins Street for $1.

Joliet city attorney says lease negotiations with the state should wrap up "in the near future," while pending state legislation would give 149 acres to the forest preserve district.

The programs honored included a major restoration project at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve and the Be A Trailblazer campaign, according to the forest preserve district.

Airport managers report no impact. Air traffic controllers keep working, and smaller airports do not have control towers.