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All Are Welcome to Share a Fun Time — Joliet Park District Opens Largest Inclusive Playground in the State
By Nick Reiher As most adults at Inwood Park shivered on a clear but chilly morning, kids of all ages…
Francis 4-H Field Shows Promise a Lot of Horsin’ Around for Kids!
By Karen Haave There’s a new show in town, and it’s all about horses and kids. It’s the Francis Field…
It’s Open! City of Joliet Announces Inaugural City Square 2026 Events Season
Photo Courtesy of Jitter’s Coffee House The City of Joliet is proud to announce the events programming lineup for City…
I-80 at Chicago Street ramp closures begin April 24
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the interchange at Interstate 80…
County Board Approves Seven Solar Farm Plans, Six Ordered by Judge
By Nick Reiher The Will County Board approved seven solar farm proposals at its April 16 meeting, including six board…
BREAKING: Judge Halts Will County Vote on 6,100-acre Earthrise Pride of the Prairie Solar Plan, Board to Consider All Others April 16
By Andrea Arens A Will County judge has temporarily blocked county officials from moving forward with a controversial solar…
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
A farmer works into the evening hours in Macon County, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Muirhead Farms) By Rebecka Pieder…
Green Garden Township — Resident Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Solar Project Approval Process
Attorney Steven Becker testifies at the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission hearing. He filed a lawsuit against Will County…
Will County Board Speaker’s Statement on Solar Farm Court Ruling
Will County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne issued the following statement and relevant background regarding the recent Will County Circuit…
Beecher — Four-Way Stop Coming Soon for County Line Road and Route 1
By Stephanie Irvine Change is happening at the dangerous County Line Road and Route 1 intersection in Beecher, thanks to…
Monee: Baby, Tractor Supply Has It All!
By Karen Haave Tractor Supply Company … It’s not just for farmers anymore. If you don’t believe it, just ask…
Virginia Wheeler Sass County Farm Bureau Legend Passes at 106
Virginia Louise Sass, (nee Wheeler), passed away peacefully at the age of 106 on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was…