Man Arrested in Connection with Severely Injured Child

March 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Man Arrested in Connection with Severely Injured Child

On 03/15/2025, at approximately 6:50 PM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office were sent to the 21500 block of W. Franklin Circle in Unincorporated…

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JJC Bowler Repeats as Singles Champ

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on JJC Bowler Repeats as Singles Champ

Madi Lave did it again. For the second time, the Joliet Junior College (JJC) student-athlete won the NJCAA women’s bowling singles title as the JJC Wolves bowling teams participated…

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What Are We Teaching Our Kids … And How?

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on What Are We Teaching Our Kids … And How?

By Nick Reiher Facebook, as well all know, offers a wealth of knowledge. In addition to the most welcome pictures of cute pups, cats and…

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USDA Outlines New $1B Bird Flu Strategy

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on USDA Outlines New $1B Bird Flu Strategy

By Daniel Grant FarmWeek USDA recently unveiled a new strategy to slow the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ease the rising cost of…

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Will County Forest Preserve Programs

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Will County Forest Preserve Programs

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of March 17. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.…

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Farm Days Gone By

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Farm Days Gone By

Ed Nelson, president of the Peotone Historical Society, shares this photo of the 1917 graduating class of Peotone High School.

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Too Big for a Dutch Boy

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Too Big for a Dutch Boy

During a recent inspection at Lockport Lock, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff discovered severe cracking in the lower miter gates. The Lock, currently closed…

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Frontier justice, the case of Mr. and Mrs. O’Donnell

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Frontier justice, the case of Mr. and Mrs. O’Donnell

By Sandy Vasko An ambitious young man and a beautiful young woman had their whole lives ahead of them.  On January 11th, 1871, Cornelius O’Donnell…

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Stay in Tune with Forest Preserve Newsletter

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Stay in Tune with Forest Preserve Newsletter

Signing up for Forest Preserve District of Will County newsletters is easier than ever. The free digital newsletters will keep you informed on Forest Preserve…

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A Matter of Appreciation

March 13, 2025 / Comments Off on A Matter of Appreciation

Plainfield Academy, District 202’s alternative school, recently held its inaugural “You Matter” celebration, honoring both students and staff with a day of recognition and appreciation.…

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