IDNR concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois River

December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on IDNR concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois River

Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, wrapped up a 10-day…

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Joliet Announces 2023 Santa Send-Off Event

December 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Joliet Announces 2023 Santa Send-Off Event

Back again by popular demand, the City of Joliet and Mayor Terry D’Arcy will host the Santa Send-Off on Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 10…

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Will County FOP’s Shop with a Sheriff event helps 50 area children enjoy the holidays

December 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Will County FOP’s Shop with a Sheriff event helps 50 area children enjoy the holidays

Members of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Will County Lodge 94 made sure 50 area youngsters were able to enjoy the holidays this season when…

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Sharing Family Treasures: Donations provide pieces of local history puzzle

November 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Sharing Family Treasures: Donations provide pieces of local history puzzle

By Karen Haave A prominent Will County family has marked the 170th anniversary of its ancestors’ arrival in America with donations to two local historical societies.…

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Public/Private Partners Celebrate Houbolt Road Bridge

November 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Public/Private Partners Celebrate Houbolt Road Bridge

By Nick Reiher Although there have been other celebrations for the new Houbolt Road extension from Interstate 80 to the intermodal yards to the south,…

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Wreaths Across America: They Gave Their Time for Us, Now Let’s Give a Few Hours for Them

November 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Wreaths Across America: They Gave Their Time for Us, Now Let’s Give a Few Hours for Them

By Nick Reiher Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery off Illinois 53 in Elwood. And to…

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Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Dog Park Permits Now on Sale

November 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Dog Park Permits Now on Sale

Get an early holiday treat for your pup by buying a 2024 Forest Preservae District of Will County dog park permit. Dog park permits went…

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Will County Clerk Aims to Add 500 Qualified Judges for 2024 Elections

October 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Will County Clerk Aims to Add 500 Qualified Judges for 2024 Elections

JOLIET – Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry strongly encourages individuals from both major political parties to apply to serve as Election Judges in the…

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She’s Comin’ Down

October 23, 2023 / Comments Off on She’s Comin’ Down

By Nick Reiher After months of grassroots preservationists pulling out every stop to prevent the demolition of the former Will County Courthouse, county officials say…

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Last Two Weekend Closures Scheduled on I-80 in Joliet

October 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Last Two Weekend Closures Scheduled on I-80 in Joliet

  10/20/2023 UPDATE: In addition to the upcoming extended weekend closures on eastbound I-80, between Wheeler Avenue and Richards Street (details below), pavement patching and repairs…

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