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Cold Lake, Warm Hearts — Plunge Means ‘More Good Days’ for Stricken Kids
By Stephanie Irvine Project Fire Buddies hosted its first-ever Lake Jump in Manhattan, raising approximately $25,000 to provide “more good…
Elwood Fire District Spreading Kindness and Autism Acceptance
By Stephanie Irvine The Elwood Fire Protection District is leading the Elwood community in spreading autism acceptance this April. By…
Board Approves Wheatland Township Quarry
By Nick Reiher Following lengthy discussion, the Will County Board at its March 20 meeting narrowly approved plans for a…
New Lenox: American Legion Joins Warriors Walk
By Stephanie Irvine New Lenox’s local American Legion, the Tom E Hartung American Legion Post 1977, has joined the Warriors…
New Lenox: Free Preview of Crossroads Sports Complex Coming in June
By Stephanie Irvine Construction has been underway at the massive, 100-acre Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox since last spring’s…
Prisoner Review Board sued for negligence a year after released prisoner killed Chicago boy
Capitol News Illinois The family of an 11-year-old Chicago boy murdered last year by his mother’s ex-boyfriend the day after…
I-80 Lane Changes, Ramp Closures Begin March 18
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80 from Ridge Road in…
Too Big for a Dutch Boy
During a recent inspection at Lockport Lock, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff discovered severe cracking in the lower miter…
Final Phase of Kennedy Reconstruction Resumes March 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) from the Edens Expressway (Interstate…
Hundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Capitol News Illinois Hundreds rallied Thursday at the Capitol in Springfield to voice their opposition to a bill that would…
Vote by Mail Ballots and Early Voting for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election Begin March 17
JOLIET – The Will County Clerk’s Office announced that Vote By Mail ballots for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election…