Have a Dollar? Registration Open for 5k Honoring Public Servant Extraordinaire Brad Veerman

June 10, 2025 /

By Stephanie Irvine Few people devoted nearly their entire life to public service in the way that Brad Veerman did — and his legacy continues…

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Aqua Illinois Issues Drinking Water Alert for Area Towns — DO NOT BOIL

June 10, 2025 /

By Karen Haave Residents in Peotone, University Park and portions of Green Garden, Crete and Monee townships are under a drinking water alert from Aqua…

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Unsettling Accounts: How Illinois is confronting the growing student loan crisis

June 5, 2025 /

Capitol News Illinois By Claire Murphy, Illinois Answers Project   With $49,000 in student loan debt, Josue Villalpando figured becoming a homeowner was a long…

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Homer Township — 143rd Street Project Stalls as Board Members Lobby against Approved Quick-take Resolution

June 4, 2025 /

By Nick Reiher A successful last-ditch effort to prevent Will County’s development of 143rd Street in Homer Township not only has put the project in…

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D’Arcy: Joliet’s Future ‘Bright, And We’re Just Getting Started’

May 29, 2025 /

By Nick Reiher Although the ongoing, widespread road construction may make it seem otherwise, Mayor Terry D’Arcy told an audience jam-packed into the Renaissance Center…

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Elwood Fire District Honors Its Own Norm

May 29, 2025 /

By Stephanie Irvine The Elwood Fire Protection District dedicated its soon-to-be-constructed training facility to Elwood resident Norman Fanning, whose admirable lifetime of achievements continues even…

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Freaky Friday Dust Storm

May 29, 2025 /

Kyle McGraw shares this photo of the approaching dust storm that canceled the Manhattan Celtics 9U League practice Friday evening. Strong thunderstorms to the south…

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Vintage Tractor Fundraiser Set for June 7

May 29, 2025 /

The Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) is proud to announce its annual Vintage Tractor Drive Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, June 7. This beloved tradition…

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Manhattan — Veterans Part of the Fabric of the Community

May 25, 2025 / Comments Off on Manhattan — Veterans Part of the Fabric of the Community

By Stephanie Irvine There was no shortage of veterans to honor at the “I Honor” Hometown Heroes banner ceremony on May 25 — many attended…

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The Landing Pad Clear for Visitors

May 23, 2025 / Comments Off on The Landing Pad Clear for Visitors

The Landing Pad, Wilmington’s newest Route 66 attraction, officially opened its doors recently with a festive ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at the base of the…

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