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New Lenox Fire Crews Prevent Vehicle Fire from Consuming Residential Home
The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) successfully contained a rapidly growing vehicle fire this morning that threatened to destroy…
Forest Preserve Board Paves the Way for Improvements
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Board of Commissioners approved several major projects at its meeting on Thursday, April 9, that…
Forest Preserve District names 2025 Volunteer of the Year
Scott Mortenson was named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual volunteer…
Lewis, USF Partner on OT Masters Program
Lewis University and the University of St. Francis have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding creating a streamlined, guaranteed…
Free Monthly Vet’s Breakfasts Expand to New Lenox
Exciting times are ahead for veterans beginning April 24 at the Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company in New Lenox,l. That’s when…
New Lenox — Sprinkler System Helps Save Commercial Building
The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) responded to a commercial structure fire Monday afternoon that served as a powerful…
207U Superintendent Taking Manteno Role
By Andrea Arens Superintendent Brandon Owens will step down from his role with Peotone School District 207U, with plans to…
Manhattan Launches U.S. Route 52 Safety Study
The Village of Manhattan is beginning work on the Manhattan Corridor Safety Plan: a comprehensive planning study for U.S. Route…
Wiped out, the peaceful Illinois Tribe
By Sandy Vasko The signs are all around us, “Pottawattamie camp ground” or “Indian Boundary Line” or “Wauponsie Glacial Trail.”…
I-80 at Chicago Street ramp closures begin April 24
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the interchange at Interstate 80…
Former Middle School Teacher Charged in Connection with Inappropriate Communications with Students
Buetikofer On March 13, 2026, the Joliet Police Department was contacted by officials from Plainfield School District 202 regarding…
Will County Sheriff’s Police Seeking Public’s Help in Crete Township Animal Abuse
On March 3rd, the Will County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Will County Animal Protection Services about a possible…