Police in riot gear meet hundreds of protesters in march through Loop

Hundreds of protesters headed to the Board of Trade building Saturday night as they protested NATO, taunted police and blocked traffic on normally busy streets. They were met by large contingents of police officers, some in riot gear, and others on bikes, who generally let …Read More

• Joliet makes name for itself in paintball world

  

  JOLIET — When it comes to paintball, Joliet’s name is on the radar. Thousands of players flocked here this weekend, filling the hotels, patronizing businesses, and making the city a part of a national circuit. This weekend, CPX Sports in Joliet hosted two major events: …Read More

• Manhattan looks to savings through electricity aggregation

  MANHATTAN — State legislation allowing for municipalities to bid their electric supply for their entire community resulted in one of the lowest rates in northern Illinois for Manhattan, village officials say. “Working with our broker, NIMEC, has resulted in a rate of 4.58 cents per …Read More

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