By Sandy Vasko The why of it is unknown, but everyone loves a good fight. Whether it’s in the movies or in the news, we…
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The 39th Illinois Volunteer artillery, just before the Battle of Charleston. By Sandy Vasko Last time we talked about the war, it was January 1863,…
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By Sandy Vasko There was a saying in Will County when the I & M Canal was being built: “There are three things needed to…
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By Sandy Vasko Will County is full of them. Little crossroad communities that appeared from nowhere, and then slowly melted away, leaving just a trace…
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By Sandy Vasko Today, we continue our look at the Civil War. We are with the 100th at the Battle of Stone’s River. George Woodruff…
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By Sandy Vasko Another Labor Day has passed, but we can’t let it be ignored. The tradition of unions in Will County is too strong.…
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By Sandy Vasko Since the time of the Paleo-hunters, this region has drawn the fisherman and hunter to its abundance. When the white man first…
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By Sandy Vasko November of 1862 saw most of the Will County regiments starting for winter camps. The heavy fighting had eased a bit. The…
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By Sandy Vasko While the other Will County regiments were going into winter camp, the 100th, the latest Will County regiment to enter the fray,…
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By Sandy Vasko It is not doubt that we, as a society, are fascinated by crime and criminals. Look at a list of popular TV…
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