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

June 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Homer Township — 143rd Street Project Stalls as Board Members Lobby against Approved Quick-take Resolution

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

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 / Comments Off on Elwood Fire District Honors Its Own Norm

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 / Comments Off on Freaky Friday Dust Storm

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 / Comments Off on Vintage Tractor Fundraiser Set for June 7

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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Brandon Road  Carp Project  Back On

May 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Brandon Road  Carp Project  Back On

Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois received the necessary assurances from the federal government to move toward completion of the Brandon Road…

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Wedding Bells to Ring at Elwood’s Hydrangea House

May 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Wedding Bells to Ring at Elwood’s Hydrangea House

By Stephanie Irvine It’s been one year since the Elwood Children’s Garden volunteers planted around the grounds of the freshly constructed Hydrangea House. And now…

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9U Practice Turns into Dust Bowl

May 16, 2025 / Comments Off on 9U Practice Turns into Dust Bowl

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

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