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Will County Board Members Under the Gun to Consider Salaries
By Nick Reiher Under a June 5 deadline to determine salaries for county officials up for election in November, Will…
I-80/River Road Bridge Work Will Affect Traffic
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing efforts to replace the bridge carrying River Road over…
Park Will Replace Former County Courthouse
By Nick Reiher As discussed even before the former Will County Courthouse was torn down, the land will be leveled…
Star Wars™ Day Not So Far, Far Away
Saturday, June 1, will be no ordinary day in downtown Joliet, as it is transformed into the Joliet Public Library’s…
ISP Trooper Injured after Car Hits Squad in Will County
On May 13, at approximately 7:53 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in Will County involving…
Stateville may close as early as September under Pritzker’s prison plan
By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Stateville Correctional Center could close as early as September under a plan laid…
Forest Preserve: June 6 Hearing Set on $50M Bond Sale Option
By Nick Reiher The Will County Forest Preserve District Board will hold a public hearing at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June…
Despite the Buzz, Forgo the ‘Low Mow’
By Karen Haave “Low Mow May” seems to be gathering support in some towns, but it isn’t creating a buzz…
Sowing to Please the Spirit
Some 50 people — mostly farmers — recently celebrated a Rogation Mass on Dave Kestel’s farm in Manhattan. Although this…
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Lockport Township Shooting
Sheriff Mike Kelley is pleased to announce the arrest of John P. Shadbar, age 70, of Lockport Township for the…
Peotone: Spa Day for Peotone Girl a Respite Amid Father’s Cancer Battle
By Stephanie Irvine The Barclay Family of Peotone has had all it can handle, with a 4-year-old daughter suffering from…
Mechanical Failure Pushes Up Ruby Street Bridge Closure
Due to a mechanical failure, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the closure of the Ruby Street (IL…