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Support Rialto through 1926 Campaign
Rialto Square Theatre kicks off the 1926 Campaign to celebrate its 98th anniversary on May 24. This campaign encourages supporters…
Police Chiefs Association Presents Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day May 9
The 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day, sponsored by the Police Chiefs Association of Will County, is scheduled for Thursday,…
Father Charged with First-Degree Murder of Son
The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged Fred Beaugard Sr., 56, with first-degree murder in the shooting death of…
Walmart Opens High-Tech Consolidation Center in Minooka, Creating 700 New Jobs
On April 30, Walmart hosted the grand opening of its newest high-tech consolidation center in Minooka. The new 492,000 square-foot…
Another View — Who’s the Good Pups? Great Danes!
By Karen Haave Finding yourself nose-to-nose with a Great Dane can be a bit disconcerting. No, not the tall, handsome…
New Lenox Multi-Use Crossroads Sports Complex a Game-Changer for the Region
By Stephanie Irvine The Village of New Lenox held a groundbreaking ceremony April 22 for its Crossroads Sports Complex, a…
Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes 1st federally recognized tribe in Illinois
By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi…
Bridge installed over I&M Canal for Forest Preserve’s trail connection project
This 90-foot bridge was installed over the I&M Canal in Channahon on April 19. The bridge will connect the Forest…
Volunteers Help Keep Elwood Children’s Garden Growing
By Stephanie Irvine Though the weather was a little brisk, there was abundant sunshine on April 20 during the Village…
Farmers clamored for the Right to Repair for years – Getting traction in John Deere’s home state
By Jennifer Bamberg, Investigate Midwest, Investigate MidwestOriginally published April 10, 2024 During the 2023 harvest season, one of Jake Lieb’s…
Perez’s Ticket Design Selected for 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Event
Joliet Central High School senior Omar Perez’s NASCAR Ticket Design was recently selected by MacMasks.com Chief Designer Don McClelland for…
Homer Township: Residents Concerned About Street Parking Near New Cemetery
By Nick Reiher Residents living near a newly established Muslim cemetery have contacted Will County officials about parking on the…