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Federal Aid Available for July Storms
President Joseph R. Biden has signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance…
Drivers, Be Aware of Continuing Road Work
Commuters should be aware of major transportation projects that will have a significant impact on their travels in and around…
Peotone: Record Crowd Shows Up to Support ‘Millie’
By Karen Haave When it comes to the Peotone Historical Society and their Old Mill Fall Fest, PHS President Ed…
Elwood — Community Days Showcases Village’s Best
By Stephanie Irvine The Village of Elwood held its 34th annual Community Days parade and event on September 13 and…
UPDATE: Major Travel Delays Throughout the Area on I-80, Jackson Street Bridge, 53/Renwick
UPDATE: This is the last of four planned weekend closures on Interstate 80 between Houbolt Road and Richards Street. Major…
Monee — Securing the Moving Vietnam Wall A ‘Humbling Event’
By Karen Haave The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall was the centerpiece of a special 150th birthday weekend in Monee, drawing…
Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to detention under the SAFE-T Act
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases that…
County Studying Left Turn Lanes at 53/Manhattan-Arsenal Road
By Nick Reiher Due to concerns by residents and Matt Walsh, Jackson Township Highway Commissioner, Will County transportation officials will…
UPDATE: ADDITIONAL LANE CLOSURES FOR I-55 over Des Plaines River in Channahon
10/8/2024 UPDATE: Two extended weekend lane closures are scheduled to take place. Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11,…
From Beauty Queen to Farm Girl — That’s the Life for Ashley
By Karen Haave When a beauty queen hangs up her tiaras and sashes, she: a) Passes pageantry on to her…
IDOT Eyes Reconfiguration of Lorenzo and Ill 129/I-55 Interchange
IDOT officials unveiled their plans to reconstruct the Illinois 129/Interstate 55 interchange. Residents who saw the plan said they were…