By Stephanie Irvine Nearly 100 seniors signed up for an inaugural luncheon on May 1, sponsored by the Elwood Fire Protection District and geared toward…
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By Nick Reiher I was talking to a longtime friend the other day. We hadn’t talked in a while. We first met when I was…
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By Michael Cleary The first memory of George Ryan was when I was no more than 5 years old. That must have been 1968 or…
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On May 6, 2025, at 6:46 p.m., Officers responded to the 500 block of Francis Street for a report of a shots fired. Upon arrival,…
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a patching of Illinois 53 from South Arsenal Road, in Wilmington, to Hoff Road, in Elwood, will require…
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On May 3, 2025, at 4:59 a.m., Officers responded to Silver Cross Hospital for a report of a gunshot victim. Officers spoke to an adult…
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On May 2, 2025, at approximately 6:27 p.m., Will County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence…
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced routine inspections of the Interstate 80 bridges over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, will begin, weather permitting, Monday,…
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I so often talk about how gardening isn’t a Ron Popeil Pocket Fisherman. If you aren’t old enough to know what I am talking about,…
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At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Western Will County Communication Center (WESCOM) received a 911 call stating there was a fire…
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