Policemen of the Ditch, it wasn’t easy

April 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Policemen of the Ditch, it wasn’t easy

By Sandy Vasko In 1894, a project known as the Sanitary Canal, or the Big Ditch, was in full swing. This project employed the best…

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

April 3, 2025 / Comments Off on There’s Nothing Like a Dane ‘Gentle Giants’ Touch Souls with Love

Among the winners in Saturday’s show was Peoria resident Suzanne Hagemann’s 2-year-old “Royal,” bred by Stephanie Taylor and Melisa Ruppert, kennel names are Regent (Stephanie…

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Outstanding In Their Field

April 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Outstanding In Their Field

Very soon, it will be another crop year and another adventure for farmers in Will County. I suspect that most of us will welcome seeing…

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Forest Preserve Adventure Features 5 Bridges of Will County

April 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Forest Preserve Adventure Features 5 Bridges of Will County

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is inviting adventurers of all ages to take on a new kind of spring challenge – one that blends exploration…

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

March 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Cold Lake, Warm Hearts — Plunge Means ‘More Good Days’ for Stricken Kids

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

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Sheriff’s Employee Detained by Homeland Security

March 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Sheriff’s Employee Detained by Homeland Security

On March 27, 2025, 41-year-old Daniel T. Herod was taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations. Herod will appear in Will County Court, room 405,…

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Take Preventive Measures to Heart

March 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Take Preventive Measures to Heart

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…

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

March 27, 2025 / Comments Off on 100+ Women Who Care Donate $8,850 to CAC

On March 12, 2025 members of 100+ Women Who Care serving Will County had their “big check” presentation donating $8,850 to the Will County Children’s…

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Free Licensing Prep Exams Offered at JJC

March 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Free Licensing Prep Exams Offered at JJC

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel and state Reps Natalie Manley and Larry Walsh played a key role in approving a new state program that will…

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Elwood Fire District Spreading Kindness and Autism Acceptance

March 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Elwood Fire District Spreading Kindness and Autism Acceptance

By Stephanie Irvine The Elwood Fire Protection District is leading the Elwood community in spreading autism acceptance this April. By fostering inclusivity, the district is…

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