Folks, We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Landfill

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Folks, We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Landfill

By Nick Reiher There are times I get criticized for being too “left” and favoring the Democrats. I usually tell them what I used to…

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Manhattan — Wold Named New Village Administrator, Police Commander Gulli to Serve as Chief

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan — Wold Named New Village Administrator, Police Commander Gulli to Serve as Chief

Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold will assume the duties of Village Administrator following board action at a meeting held June 4 at Village Hall. Marc…

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Salaries for Countywide and County Board Frozen for Four Years as Republican Board Members Walk Out of Special Meeting

June 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Salaries for Countywide and County Board Frozen for Four Years as Republican Board Members Walk Out of Special Meeting

By Nick Reiher Salaries for county offices up for election in November will remain the same since 2008 after Republican County Board members walked out…

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IDPH Declares Measles Outbreak in Northeast Illinois is Over with No New Cases Since Mid-April

June 3, 2024 / Comments Off on IDPH Declares Measles Outbreak in Northeast Illinois is Over with No New Cases Since Mid-April

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the largest measles outbreak to affect the state of Illinois since 1990 is officially contained as…

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UPDATED: One Dead, Two Injured in Kraker Avenue Shooting

June 3, 2024 / Comments Off on UPDATED: One Dead, Two Injured in Kraker Avenue Shooting

UPDATE WITH IDENTIFICATION OF THE FATALITY Will County Coroner Laurie H. Summers reported the death of Fernando J. Contreras, a 23-year-old Joliet man who was…

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Silver Cross Hospital Names Michael Mutterer As Its New President and CEO

June 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Silver Cross Hospital Names Michael Mutterer As Its New President and CEO

Silver Cross Hospital is pleased to announce Michael Mutterer, RN, MA, LCPC, CADC, LNHA, has been selected by its Board of Directors to become the hospital’s new President…

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Lockport/Crest Hill Prairie Restoration Projects Suit Conservationists to a Tee

June 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Lockport/Crest Hill Prairie Restoration Projects Suit Conservationists to a Tee

By Nick Reiher An idea planted with the help of a golf ball and nurtured with federal funding, Springfield red tape cutting and thousands of…

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Teamwork Results in Homicide Arrest

May 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Teamwork Results in Homicide Arrest

Sheriff Mike Kelley is pleased to announce the arrest of Jon W. Hansen, age 24, of Shorewood for the offenses of Murder (3 counts), Attempt…

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Joliet Summer Challenge – Explore Local Attractions For a Chance to Win Prizes

May 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Summer Challenge – Explore Local Attractions For a Chance to Win Prizes

This summer, the City of Joliet is excited to announce the Joliet Summer Challenge, a virtual passport program designed to encourage residents and visitors to…

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Wreaths Across America Museum on Wheels to Stop in Joliet

May 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Wreaths Across America Museum on Wheels to Stop in Joliet

Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Joliet is proud to announce a local stop for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The MEE started…

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