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Peotone-Wilmington Accidents Claim One Life, Close the Road
One person was injured and a hazmat cleanup necessary when a propane tanker overturned July 29 on Peotone-Wilmington Road. Earlier,…
PSST — New Manhattan Speakeasy Has Something Special Brewing
The new Manhattan Speakeasy is ready for those 21 and over to have a good time, along with some upscale…
At 63, Will County Threshermen’s Show Keeps Steaming Along
By Stephanie Irvine Other than interruptions from pesky storms, the 63rd annual Will County Threshermen’s Association Antique Tractor and Steam…
Manhattan — Young Entrepreneurs Just Want to Make People Happy … and a Little Money
By Stephanie Irvine Although the rain cut the Village of Manhattan’s Young Entrepreneurs Market short this year, it didn’t stop…
Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A new study shows there are barriers to upward mobility in Illinois, especially for women…
Manhattan — Pink Heals Visit ‘Gives Me a Sense of Hope’
By Stephanie Irvine After one of her best friends battled triple-negative breast cancer, Deanna Palmer thought it wise to do…
Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary President Trump’s domestic policy bill contains massive cuts in federal Medicaid spending over the next…
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Capitol News Illinois Article summary The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements…
Plainfield Native Serves Aboard Navy’s Oldest Commissioned Warship as America Celebrates Independence
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON – Petty Officer 2nd Class Amber Speer, a native of…
Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The U.S. House gave final passage Thursday to a bill that will cut federal Medicaid…
Full closures on I-55 at I-80 begin July 7
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over…
New Lenox — Play Ball! New Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex Opens to Cheers
By Stephanie Irvine Blazing hot sun and 90-degree temperatures didn’t stop crowds of families, youth sports teams and curious locals…