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For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
A farmer works into the evening hours in Macon County, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Muirhead Farms) By Rebecka Pieder…
Green Garden Township — Resident Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Solar Project Approval Process
Attorney Steven Becker testifies at the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission hearing. He filed a lawsuit against Will County…
Will County Board Speaker’s Statement on Solar Farm Court Ruling
Will County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne issued the following statement and relevant background regarding the recent Will County Circuit…
Beecher — Four-Way Stop Coming Soon for County Line Road and Route 1
By Stephanie Irvine Change is happening at the dangerous County Line Road and Route 1 intersection in Beecher, thanks to…
New Lenox Fire Protection District Extinguishes Garage Fire on Somerset Court; Lithium-Ion Battery Noted as Potential Cause
The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) successfully extinguished a structure fire in the 800 block of Somerset Court on…
Juvenile Arrested Following Lois Place Shooting That Left Two in Critical Condition
On April 9, 2026, at 8:16 p.m., officers responded to a report of multiple individuals shot in the 1000 block…
Joliet Police and Fire Rescue Man from DesPlaines River
On April 9, 2026, at approximately 4:25 a.m., an officer in a parking lot west of the Joliet Police Department…
Frankfort ‘Hero’ Has Helped Thousands of Homeless Vets
A Frankfort woman with decades of service helping veterans is being honored in the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago’s…
Earthrise Energy Solar Farm Options Include Nearly 6,100-acre Plan County Board Will Vote on 2 Proposals April 16
By Andrea Arens By the time the Will County Board on April 16 considers two solar farm plans from Earthrise…
Will County Clerk, Ventura Seek to Clarify Civil Penalty Rule for Candidates
Will County Clerk, Ventura Seek to Clarify Civil Penalty Rule for Candidates Will County Clerk Annette Parker and Illinois State…
Monee: Baby, Tractor Supply Has It All!
By Karen Haave Tractor Supply Company … It’s not just for farmers anymore. If you don’t believe it, just ask…
Joliet West Alum Says School Lessons Serves Him Well as a SeaBee
GULFPORT, Miss. — Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashton Studer, a native of Joliet, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to…