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County Adds Additional Naloxone Distribution Boxes
The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug…
Public Views Planned Wilmington-Peotone Road Upgrades
By Andrea Arens Residents had an opportunity on May 20 to learn more about a proposed roadway improvement project along…
Pride of the Prairie Solar — County Board Approval Means ‘We Are Toast’
By Nick Reiher They pleaded for a postponement, denials outright and threatened election reprisal and lawsuits, but in the end,…
Pride of the Prairie Solar Farm — County Board Leadership Narrowly Recommends Approval by Full Board
By Nick Reiher Will County Board leaders on May 14 narrowly voted to recommend the full board approve the plan…
Earthrise Energy: Who Sent Those Fliers to Residents in Crete-Monee?
By Karen Haave A batch of glossy mystery mailings landing in Crete-Monee area mailboxes have created a bit of a…
Pride of the Prairie Part II County, Residents on the Clock to Address 6,100-Acre Solar Farm Plan
By Nick Reiher The May 12 hearing on the 6,100-acre Pride of the Prairie Solar Farm plan before the Will…
Workforce Center of Will County May Programs
Interview Tactics Monday, 5/4, 6 – 7 p.m., New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox. Learn tips and tricks for…
County Board Approves Seven Solar Farm Plans, Six Ordered by Judge
By Nick Reiher The Will County Board approved seven solar farm proposals at its April 16 meeting, including six board…
Manhattan: Farmer Pitches Land Preservation Plan to Village Board
By Stephanie Irvine With developers in communities pitching projects from solar to data centers, warehouses and other uses to local…
BREAKING: Judge Halts Will County Vote on 6,100-acre Earthrise Pride of the Prairie Solar Plan, Board to Consider All Others April 16
By Andrea Arens A Will County judge has temporarily blocked county officials from moving forward with a controversial solar…
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…