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Will County Health Officials Eyeing Proposed Cuts

April 3, 2025

Best of Show in March 22's Great Dane judging in Frankfort went to Harper, who's owned by Janell Heiman and bred and handled by Carolyn McNamara, shown with Harper. (Photo by Karen Haave)

There’s Nothing Like a Dane ‘Gentle Giants’ Touch Souls with Love

April 3, 2025

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

Local News

Obituary

Warren G. Schultz, 88, Manhattan

April 3, 2025 No Comments

Warren G. Schultz, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away on March 25, at his home surrounded by his loving family.…

Main News

Clinton Street Closed Beginning Monday

April 3, 2025 No Comments

As part of the next phase of construction for the downtown Chicago Street Streetscape project, traffic control and safety measures…

Will County Health Officials Eyeing Proposed Cuts

April 3, 2025

Ronald E. Wagner, 81, Manhattan

April 3, 2025

Will County Forest Preserve Programs

April 3, 2025

Sponsors Go to Bat for Whiteford AEDs

April 3, 2025

Farmland Values See ‘Softening,’ Rent Prices Dipping

April 3, 2025

Forest Preserve Adventure Features 5 Bridges of Will County

April 1, 2025

COLUMNS

Growing can be a great way to slash your grocery bill, but you need to know when our vegetable produce is ready and which varieties you will like.

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Growing Your Own Groceries Not Always Cheap or Easy

April 3, 2025 No Comments

The egg prices have been in the news for several months now, and occasionally I will have people ask me if it would just be “cheep-er” to just get a few chickens for the backyard. The answer: definitely not cheep-er or even cheaper. And it isn’t even about the costs…