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Will County, IL Photo Contest Winner Captures ‘Magical Fairy Tale’ Bluebells Scene in Forest

Joliet, IL – A Joliet resident has been named the April winner of a Will County forest preserve photo contest after capturing what she described as a “magical” spring...

Lake County, IL Donation Drive Begins May 1 for Veterans

Lake County, Illinois – A countywide donation drive supporting thousands of local veterans and their families is officially...

Palos Park, Illinois News: Mayor Urges Residents to Oppose BUILD Housing Plan Amid Zoning Concerns

Palos Park, IL - Village officials are urging residents to take action against proposed state legislation that could...

Joliet, Illinois Student Earns Third Place This Week at IHSA State Journalism Finals

Joliet, IL - A Joliet West High School student is earning statewide recognition after placing among the top...

Tinley Park, Illinois Firefighters Announce May 28, 2026 Charity Golf Outing in Orland Park

Tinley Park, IL - Local firefighters are gearing up for a community-driven fundraising event set to bring residents...

New sewage and garbage rates hit Bourbonnais this month

Residents of Bourbonnais will see an increase on their monthly sewage and garage bills starting next month. The increase, a result of increased sewer operating costs, will see a single-family home increase of around $6.50 per month. The last time the village raised sewage rates was July 2017.

Slammers Fest turns into FREE SHOW after field concerns

Field concerns are the cause for the move of Slammers Fest, that was announced this past Spring, from Dupage Medical Group Field in Joliet to 350 Soundstage in Tinley Park.

Manteno Police Goes “Throwback” Style In August

The Manteno Police Department announced this morning that beginning next month, to celebrate Manteno’s Sesquicentennial (1889-2019) some area officers will begin wearing new badges on their uniforms.

Kankakee County Fair Preview 2019

The 55th annual Kankakee County Fair kicks off this -Wednesday, July 31st and we’re here to breakdown the week’s events of all five days of fair activity.

Kankakee Football Gets To The Hart Of The Program

When you talk football with Kankakee High School’s new varsity football coach, Derek Hart, you can hear the passion he has for the game in his voice. The 27-year-old Hart grew up in a football household. Hart’s father, John Hart is known as legend in high school football. The elder Hart has 294 wins and two state titles in Indiana. John Hart also has another 147 wins in Illinois. Hart says of his father, “He’ll probably end up in the Hall of Fame in Illinois and Indiana for high school football. He is successful and won a couple State Championships.”

Bradley West Back to School Night Aug 15

If you have a student entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade this year at Bradley West, be sure to save the date on August 15th starting at 6pm for Back to School Night! The evening takes place instead of an open house later in the year.
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