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Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand

March 31, 2025

Jimmy and Maripat Janchenko pose for a picture with their kids, from left, Makinley, Finley, and Easton, during the Manhattan Fire Buddies' first Polar Plunge fundraiser on March 29. The event raised about $25,000 to help kids stricken with severe illnesses. (Photo by Stephanie Irvine)

Cold Lake, Warm Hearts — Plunge Means ‘More Good Days’ for Stricken Kids

March 30, 2025

Three pins are offered for collection during the month-long event.

Elwood Fire District Spreading Kindness and Autism Acceptance

March 27, 2025

Board Approves Wheatland Township Quarry

March 20, 2025

Participation is growing in the Warriors Walk, as this scene from the 2024 event shows. (Photo provided)

New Lenox: American Legion Joins Warriors Walk

March 20, 2025

An aerial view of the construction of the Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox. Mayor Tim Baldermann said they are aiming for a free preview for everyone the last weekend in June.(Photo provided)

New Lenox: Free Preview of Crossroads Sports Complex Coming in June

March 20, 2025

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Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand

March 31, 2025 No Comments

Capitol News Illinois By JENNIFER BAMBERGInvestigate [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — When Steve Stierwalt studied agriculture at the University of Illinois in…

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Cold Lake, Warm Hearts — Plunge Means ‘More Good Days’ for Stricken Kids

March 30, 2025 No Comments

By Stephanie Irvine Project Fire Buddies hosted its first-ever Lake Jump in Manhattan, raising approximately $25,000 to provide “more good…

John Fahs Jr., 88, of Peotone

March 27, 2025

100+ Women Who Care Donate $8,850 to CAC

March 27, 2025

Free Licensing Prep Exams Offered at JJC

March 27, 2025

Plan a Spring Break Staycation with the Forest Preserve

March 27, 2025

Will County ‘Recyclepalooza’ Returns March 29

March 24, 2025

Rock Run — Nichols Trail Section Access Area to Close for Improvements

March 24, 2025

U.S. 6 Resurfacing Begins March 24

March 21, 2025

Former Owner of Mokena Home Repair Company Sentenced for Fraud

March 21, 2025

COLUMNS

Nick's Column

Take Preventive Measures to Heart

March 27, 2025 No Comments

By Nick Reiher It’s funny how things work out. Three years ago, during a routine visit to our longtime family doctor, he performed an exam I hadn’t had in a while. Maybe that’s why he did it. He found a nodule on my prostate, assured me it was going to…