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Will County Residents Urged to Register for Updated Alert System
Will County residents will have a new way to receive emergency alerts and important community information as Will County 9-1-1…
‘This Is a Community Fire District’ Frankfort Fire Opens its Doors to Residents
By Stephanie Irvine The Frankfort Fire Protection District opened the doors of its firehouse to welcome the community, giving visitors…
Power Tour Weathers Rain, Delays, Thefts
By Andrea Arens JOLIET — Thousands of classic car enthusiasts converged on Route 66 Raceway in Joliet June 7 and…
When Domestic Animals Go Wild: Recent Escapes Serve as a Reminder for Owners
By Andrea Arens For a brief time, a runaway pig captured the attention of Crete-area residents, generating dozens of social…
July 14 Forum Set on Illinois American Water Rate Increase
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is holding a public forum on Illinois American Water general rate increases from 7 to…
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Breaks Ground for New Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Addition
On Tuesday, June 2 – the last day of school – Joliet Public Schools District 86 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony…
Resurfacing to Affect Scott Street in Joliet
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of Scott Street (Illinois 53/U.S. 6) from south of Chicago Street to…
The Tammen Family Wins Conservation Farm Family Award
The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to announce that the Tammen Family will receive the SWCD’s…
Silver Cross Partners to Support Spirited in Success Program
As a Board Member of the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission, Dr. Debra Upshaw has reviewed many grant applications from…
Peotone Holiday Inn Express Marks First Year with Ribbon Cutting
By Andrea Arens Under sunny skies and warm temperatures, community leaders, business owners and local officials gathered to celebrate the…
Kutlesa Honored as Zonta Woman of Distinction
The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area recently hosted “Women Empower Women,” an event honoring women making an impact in…
Lidice Memorial In Gratitude and Remembrance
Crest Hill City Councilwoman Tina Oberlin reads the House Resolution 933 offered by Natalie Manley at the Lidice Memorial ceremony…