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Joliet Police Chief Evans Retiring
The City of Joliet today announced the upcoming retirement of Chief of Police William Evans, who will conclude a distinguished…
Peotone 207U Names Dr. Mark Cohen as New Superintendent
By Andrea Arens Peotone 207U Names Dr. Mark Cohen as New Superintendent Andrea Arens Peotone School District 207U has selected…
It’s Open! City of Joliet Announces Inaugural City Square 2026 Events Season
Photo Courtesy of Jitter’s Coffee House The City of Joliet is proud to announce the events programming lineup for City…
Peotone Weighs Options for Village-Owned Ponds as Neighboring Sportsmen’s Club Faces Water Crisis
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Village Board Administrative Oversight Committee met on Wednesday, April 22, and debated the future of…
Forest Preserve Launches Campaign to Curb Fishing Line Harm to Wildlife
As fishing and boating season begins, the Forest Preserve District of Will County is urging anglers to properly dispose of…
Capitol News Illinois — Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers
A rendering of part of a nearly 800-acre data center plan approved recently by the Joliet City Council for land…
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…