Cass Street Bridge Closing for Two Weeks Dec. 13

December 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Cass Street Bridge Closing for Two Weeks Dec. 13

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the movable bridges in downtown Joliet to be controlled from…

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BREAKING — Former Local Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Indicted for Theft

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on BREAKING — Former Local Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Indicted for Theft

Sheriff Mike Kelley announced that Theodore Brodeur (age 55) of Shorewood has been indicted by the Will County Grand Jury for the offense of Theft.…

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Show Us That Ugly Sweater

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Show Us That Ugly Sweater

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Dec. 5. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at…

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The Indian Wars of Will County

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on The Indian Wars of Will County

By Sandy Vasko It’s at this season that the old myths about the origin of Thanksgiving pop up. And they always include Native Americans. Will…

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Not Feeling the Joy? Maybe We Can Provide Some Comfort

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Not Feeling the Joy? Maybe We Can Provide Some Comfort

By Nick Reiher Fairly often, when I have to give my birthdate, people will say, “Oh, a Christmas baby! Did you get cheated?” I was…

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Farm Days Gone By

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Farm Days Gone By

Jeff Brandau shares this picture of John Wille and Clarence Sangmeister shelling corn at Wille’s farm back in the 1960s. Looks a lot different than…

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When making that holiday wish list, think gardening up!

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on When making that holiday wish list, think gardening up!

It took me a long time to remember to add gardening things to my holiday wish list. I guess my mind was too filled with…

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I-57 Study — Locals Weigh in on Wishes, Dangers 

December 5, 2024 / Comments Off on I-57 Study — Locals Weigh in on Wishes, Dangers 

By Karen Haave A study underway looks  to evaluate and propose improvements to accommodate the travel demand on Interstate 57 and local roads for the year…

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Pelkie Named County Board Chief of Staff

December 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Pelkie Named County Board Chief of Staff

By Nick Reiher Following the Democrats’ capture of the County Board leadership at the December 2 Reorganization Meeting, Charles B. Pelkie has been named as…

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First Contract Awarded for Brandon Road Basin Project

December 4, 2024 / Comments Off on First Contract Awarded for Brandon Road Basin Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, awarded the first construction contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project on November 27. The $15.5…

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