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Split Board OKs Reduced 143rd Street Widening
By Nick Reiher Although the County Board had voted nine times over 30 years to support a 143rd Street widening…
County Board Committee Rejects 5-lane Expansion of 143rd Street
By Nick Reiher Following weeks of opposition to a longstanding plan to widen 143rd Street in Homer Township to five…
Will County Sheriff Renews Scam Warning
Unfortunately, once again, the Sheriff’s Office is advising residents that several people have reported scams within the last week. The…
Will County to Host Two Virtual Open Houses on Long Range Transportation Plan
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) will host two virtual open houses to gather feedback on the future of…
Will County Emergency Management Agency Issues Update on Kankakee River Conditions
Launches public reporting survey to assess residential and business property damage The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reporting…
Flash Flood Watch Issued for the City of Wilmington
The City of Wilmington and the Will County Emergency Management Agency are advising residents of potential flash flood conditions due…
Kankakee River Flooding Forcing Evacuations
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents along the Kankakee River of flash flood conditions throughout the…
Tensions Up During ‘Dumb’ Meeting; Courthouse Continues Coming Down
By Stephanie Irvine The case of the missing documents leading to calls for a halt to demolition of the former…
Update: Board Member’s Dash Demolishes Latest Attempt to Save Courthouse, County Exec Said Board Has Documents They Want
Mica Freeman By Stephanie Irvine Just two days after the Christmas holiday, demolition crews began work breaking down the…
Will County Seeks Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify…
Will County Seeks Public Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify…
Peotone Residents Get a Look at Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
Christina Kupkowski, center, answers questions about the PEL study on Wilmington-Peotone Road expansion at a December 13 open house in…