Will County Connected

16/08/2024

An appeals court last week reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an 800-mile, high-voltage transmission line, setting up a possible fight at the state’s Supreme Court.

16/08/2024

Photos: LTHS hosts reopening of Lockport's Central Campus

LTHS District 205 held a celebration of the reopening of Lockport's Central Campus after the roof collapsed in November, 2023.

16/08/2024

Members of Sonya Massey’s family and their attorneys called a news conference Wednesday to push for federal and state legislation in the wake of Massey’s shooting.

16/08/2024

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say they are still as united about the upcoming election as they were at their national convention in Milwaukee last month, despite surge of enthusiasm for the Democrats’ new presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.

16/08/2024

SPRINGFIELD – Democrats gathered in Springfield Wednesday for their annual rally at the Illinois State Fair amid a surge of enthusiasm and a renewed sense of optimism about their chances of retaining the White House in November.

16/08/2024

Illinois Democrats were buoyed by a polling surge for Vice President Kamala Harris as they took to Springfield for their largest annual gathering on Wednesday.

16/08/2024

Despite a weather delay, Illinois Republicans gathered at the state fairgrounds Thursday to hear party leaders’ plans for whittling away at Democratic dominance.

16/08/2024

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi return Saturday for show at Old Joliet Prison for Blues Brothers Con, which includes music, food, beverages and merchandise for sale on site.

16/08/2024

Mayor of Frankfort Endorses Senator Michael E. Hastings for Re-Election to the Illinois State Senate - Taylor Media

Frankfort, IL — Mayor Keith Ogle of Frankfort has officially endorsed Senator Michael E. Hastings for re-election to the Illinois State Senate, citing his

16/08/2024

An 18-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mokena, police said. A 47-year-old driver was issued citations and the investigation remains ongoing.

16/08/2024

The CNI news team is on the scene at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Check back frequently for live updates beginning Monday, August 19.

16/08/2024

IDOT officials unveiled their plans to reconstruct the Illinois 129/Interstate 55 interchange. Residents who saw the plan said they were glad it was finally going to happen. (Photo by Stephanie Irvine)

16/08/2024

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Names New Assistant Superintendent

This past week the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors approved Dr. Matthew Wilkinson...

16/08/2024

Joliet School District 86 hires new assistant superintendent for business

After a two month search, Joliet Public Schools District 86 has appointed a new assistant superintendent for business and financial services.

16/08/2024

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15/08/2024

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant focused on expanding government services and the strength of the local business climate in her annual State of the County address. Some budget priorities outlined.

15/08/2024

Lockport Township High School District 205 is hosting a celebratory reception at 8 a.m. on Friday, to rededicate Central High School after it was closed for 10 months.

15/08/2024

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has proposed an $824 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which also includes a drop in the county’s property tax rate.

15/08/2024

Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen is seeking a second term to continue working on some of the biggest projects the village has undertaken in decades. Adrieansen became mayor in April of 2021 and has lived in the village for nearly 20 years with wife Laura and two children. “Our village is in the pro...

15/08/2024

Patriotic fever had hit epidemic proportions during the first week of July, 1865. The war was over, and surely good times lay ahead. The 100th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, made up of only Will County men, were finally home. Let the celebrations begin!

15/08/2024

I have had so many questions about why the tomato vines are full of fruit, but they are all still green. And then there are troubles with big bites out of tomatoes, no leaves, and the ever (un)popular brow- to-black, melanoma-looking thing at the bottom of the fruit. Just what is going on here?

15/08/2024

The 2024 Will County Fair will open Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Will County Fairgrounds on Peotone-Wilmington Road, just west of Route 50, and will run through Sunday, Aug. 25.

15/08/2024

The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for the 2024 Fall Tree and Fish Sale.

15/08/2024

Rex Steffes dropped by to show us this picture from 1926 of Jacob Steffes and his hired guy cultivating 40-inch corn on the farm in Jackson Township. Route 66 Raceway is there now.

15/08/2024

Broadway / Center / Western Water Main Construction to Begin Thursday, August 15, 2024 The City of...