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Political shenanigans, 1865 style
By Sandy Vasko It was the fall of 1865. The War Between the States had only been over for five…
SWCD Announces Spring Events
The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Pond Workshop presented by IDNR Fisheries Biologist Seth Love…
Peotone: Eagle Scout Ready to Soar, But Hold the Cheese
By Karen Haave For Austen Gast, there was never any question about becoming an Eagle Scout. It was a goal…
James Patrick Baskerville, 81, Manhattan
James P. Baskerville passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, at home in Manhattan. Jim was born March 14, 1944, and…
Will County Forest Preserve Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Feb. 23. Online registration is available…
Peotone: Officials Working on Development Plan for Dormant Sportsman’s Club
By Andrea Arens Village officials in Peotone are preparing for a transition at the Sportsman’s Club property, as the organization’s…
Noak Reappointed to National League of Cities Committees
Romeoville John Mayor Noak has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy…
Farm Days Gone By
Tim Piepenbrink of the Crete Area Historical Society shares this photo of Charles Westphal’s grandfather showing off the horsepower circa…
Manley to Host Annual Blood Drive in Honor of International Women’s Day
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with the American Red Cross and local legislators to host an annual blood…
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address
While his speech was loaded with historical references that he used to illustrate Illinois’ resiliency in the face of challenging…
Suspect Identified in Cell Phone Store Robbery
Bond Following an extensive investigation into the aggravated robbery at a Cricket Wireless store on February 7, 2026, Joliet Police…