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State electric vehicle chargers in Joliet, many more to come

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By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com With nearly half a million dollars of state funding, a new electric vehicle charging station opened in Joliet on Monday. It is the first of hundreds of charging stations set to be installed over the next 18 months as part of a state-funded grant program....

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Lake Michigan water for Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville

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The DuPage Water Commission (DWC) announced Monday, Oct. 21, they have signed contracts to provide Lake Michigan drinking water to the Kendall County communities of Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville (WaterLink project). The communities are currently served with water from the Ironton-Galesville aquifer, which will be insufficient to provide water for...

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Next Move Illinois seeks feedback

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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced recently the launch of Next Move Illinois, a new statewide public transportation plan to create a strategic vision, recommend policy, make performance updates and identify specific initiatives. The last public transportation plan for Illinois was completed in 2018. “Next Move Illinois is dedicated to...

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Illinois state regulators consider massive utility spending

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By Andrew Adams State regulators are once again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly bills – after rejecting previous versions late last year. The Illinois Commerce Commission forced the State’s two major electric utilities, Commonwealth Edison...

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Solar energy company expands to the State

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By Andrew Adams Boston-based Nexamp, a major player in the solar energy industry, is joining the growing list of renewable technology companies that have expanded to, or relocated to Illinois in recent months. Monday, Jan. 22 Nexamp announced its intention to spend $2 billion in Illinois, including building a second...

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Million dollars to help alleviate intersection congestion

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By Jason Crane U.S. Congressman Bill Foster presented a Million Dollar check to the city of Aurora government for funding to help alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue at the Tuesday, Jan. 23 City Council meeting. City government of Aurora documents show the funds...

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Aurora Public Library District, State Toll Highway partners

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For those who frequently navigate the Illinois Tollway, using an I-PASS is convenient and cost-effective. This electronic toll collection system promises faster travel, lower costs, and convenience for Tollway users. But, due to the up-front cost and ongoing financial responsibility, some drivers aren’t able to keep their I-PASS account in...

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Batavia Park District receives grant for Center

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Batavia Park District recently was awarded a grant from an Illinois Department of Natural Resources program that will help provide funds for renovations of the future Patrick J. Callahan Community Center building at 150 Houston Street in downtown Batavia. The IDNR Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) grant program...

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Wolfs Crossing in Oswego from Harvey to Devoe will reopen December 29

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The Village of Oswego has confirmed that Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive will reopen to traffic December 29 at noon. The is the first segment of a multi-year plan to improve Wolfs Crossing by expanding the roadway to a modern, four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion,...

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Oswego seeks Lake Michigan water

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The Village of Oswego’s goal to obtain Lake Michigan water through the DuPage Water Commission is on track for 2027. The Village recently received its Lake Michigan Water Allocation Permit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources which allows the project to move to the next step. As part of...

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Lion Electric opens 900,000 square-foot facility in Joliet

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Lion Electric raises the bar on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing with the official opening ceremony of its 900,000 square-foot Joliet, Illinois facility, the largest all-electric U.S. plant dedicated to medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle production.

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DuPage County Board allocates funds for CRC building

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The DuPage County Board Tuesday, June 27 voted to allocate funds for the DuPage County Health Department to build a $25.8 million Crisis Recovery Center (CRC), which will expand the behavioral health crisis system in DuPage County. The 33,000-square-foot building will be connected to the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center,...

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Groundbreaking ceremony for Green Freedom, 17-home, net-zero-energy subdivision in Aurora

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U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (D-11), center, presents a ceremonial $1.25 million check Tuesday, June 27, at a groundbreaking ceremony for Green Freedom, a 17-home, net-zero-energy subdivision on Aurora's southwest side by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity.

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Aurora invites Bears as viable relocation option

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Chicago Bears general manager Kevin Warren said this week the Chicago Bears are now “in a position to start exploring other places and opportunities and no longer considers Arlington Heights as a singular focus.” This is ideal timing because the City of Aurora submitted to Warren a letter of interest...

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Illinois receives $12-Million grant for new buses

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Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced Monday, June 26 Illinois has received a $12,299,377 grant from the Biden-Harris Administration’s infrastructure law to put new American-built buses on the road and improve transit service in their community. The grants, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration, were made possible...

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Recent dry conditions lead to June 3 garage fire in Aurora

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Recent dry conditions in the Aurora area are deemed a contributing factor to a fire that started on the exterior of an attached garage. June 3, at 2:41 p.m., Aurora Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a utility worker who reported the fire. The utility worker retrieved a fire...

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Historic, emotional, day: Ground broken

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It was an historic and emotional day in Aurora recently when ground was broken on the first new public housing subdivision in nearly 50 years. More than 150 participants and witnesses gathered on Aurora’s West Side to usher in the next era of public housing, with the launching of the...

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Embrace Naperville series: The Power of Connection

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As part of its mission to build an inclusive community that values diversity, the City of Naperville announces the next event in the Embrace Naperville series – The Power of Connection: AAPI Voices & Community, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the 95th Street Library, 3015...

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