By Sandy Vasko There are times in my research that I come across a bit that probably will never work up into a story, but…
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This Firewitch Dianthus perennial has finished its initial bloom. The brown seedheads should be removed and if the weather stays cool and moist, the homeowner…
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I believe a person who chooses to run for elected office should do so because they want to be a public servant, after all, their…
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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…
Read MoreManhattan 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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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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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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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 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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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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