Shanquilla Garvey Sentenced to 35 Years in 2017 Death of 8-Month-Old Daughter

February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Shanquilla Garvey Sentenced to 35 Years in 2017 Death of 8-Month-Old Daughter

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Shanquilla Garvey, 30, of Joliet, was sentenced Friday to 35 years in prison in the death of…

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Overnight Lane Closures on I-80 at River Road Begin Today

February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Overnight Lane Closures on I-80 at River Road Begin Today

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to replace the bridge carrying River Road over Interstate 80, in Shorewood,…

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Homer Glen Man Charged in Shooting

February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Homer Glen Man Charged in Shooting

On 02/22/2024, at approximately 10:09 PM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12000 Block of Longmeadow Lane in the Village of…

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County Board Leaders, Residents Challenging 143rd Street Veto

February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on County Board Leaders, Residents Challenging 143rd Street Veto

From the Will County Board: A week ago today, the Will County Board was notified by the Will County Clerk’s office that Resolution 24-27, “Directing…

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Manhattan School District Names Interim Superintendent

February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan School District Names Interim Superintendent

  By Stephanie Irvine Manhattan School District 114 has named Dr. Ron Pacheco as the interim superintendent following the abrupt resignations of Superintendent Russell “Rusty”…

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Peotone Teen Finds Passion in FFA  

February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Peotone Teen Finds Passion in FFA  

Mark Jones II never expected to be seeking an agricultural career when he joined FFA at Peotone High School. Now he’s on a course to…

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Vilsack: Ag Census Serves as a ‘Wake-up Call’

February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Vilsack: Ag Census Serves as a ‘Wake-up Call’

By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The number of farms and farmland in the U.S. continues to fall, as the average age of farmers ticks higher. USDA’s…

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IDPH Issues Updated Standing Order Allowing Schools to Administer Medications to Counter Opioid Overdoses

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on IDPH Issues Updated Standing Order Allowing Schools to Administer Medications to Counter Opioid Overdoses

School nurses and other trained personnel will be able to administer naloxone, other opioid antagonists SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has…

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Civil War: February 1864, going home at last

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Civil War: February 1864, going home at last

By Sandy Vasko Winter quarters were the rule for most Will County regiments in early 1864, but not the men of the 39th who had…

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State Awards Funding for Route 66 Enhancements

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on State Awards Funding for Route 66 Enhancements

Heritage Corridor Destinations has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of…

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