Farm Days Gone By

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Farm Days Gone By

Rodney Bettenhausen shared this picture of his young self at age 2, unloading corn in 1961 with his grandfather, Fred Bettenhausen (rear) of rural Manhattan,…

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When the city moves to the country            

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on When the city moves to the country            

By Sandy Vasko There are times I find myself lost driving on familiar roads in what was once rural Will County. The familiar landmarks like…

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NorthPoint Gains Conditional Truck Access to Illinois 53

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on NorthPoint Gains Conditional Truck Access to Illinois 53

By Nick Reiher State transportation officials have agreed to a request by the City of Joliet to allow trucks to enter and exit onto Illinois…

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Outstanding In Their Field

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Outstanding In Their Field

Do you know what nutritionists state is one of the healthiest condiments to eat? Can you guess what condiment I have shunned most of my…

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Will County Forest Preserve Programs

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Will County Forest Preserve Programs

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of July 22. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at…

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JALB Slammin’ the Anthems

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on JALB Slammin’ the Anthems

The Joliet American Legion Band performed at the recent game between the Joliet Slammers and Ottawa Titans, which game them an opportunity to play the…

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Public Meeting on Cherry Hill Road Study Set for July 30

July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Public Meeting on Cherry Hill Road Study Set for July 30

The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) will host a Public Information Meeting to present alternatives, answer questions, and obtain public input for the Mills…

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Elwood Boy Honored for Lifesaving 911 Call

July 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Elwood Boy Honored for Lifesaving 911 Call

By Stephanie Irvine Ten-year-old Trenton Richmond received several awards at the July 17 Elwood Village Board meeting for a 911 call he made in May…

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Storm Causes Severe Damage in Ranch Oaks

July 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Storm Causes Severe Damage in Ranch Oaks

From the Manhattan Fire Protection District: At approximately 9:30 PM, a large area of Manhattan Township, including the Ranch Oaks Subdivision, was impacted by severe…

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Our Responses to the Trump Shooting Show How We Got There

July 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Our Responses to the Trump Shooting Show How We Got There

By Nick Reiher “How did things ever get so far? I don’t know. It was so unfortunate, so unnecessary.” Fans of “The Godfather” will recognize…

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