Posts by Newspaper Staff
AARP Urges Will County to Ban Cryptocurrency Kiosks Amid Exploding Senior Fraud Rates
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: Representatives from AARP Illinois presented alarming new FBI data to the Will County Board Legislative Committee, revealing $11 billion in cryptocurrency fraud losses in 2025, and urged the county to consider banning or heavily restricting unregulated crypto kiosks that disproportionately target senior citizens.…
Read MoreWill County Approves $2.9 Million Engineering Contract for Bluff Road Reconstruction in Channahon
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The county is advancing a massive overhaul of Bluff Road in Channahon, approving a nearly $3 million Phase I and II engineering contract to prepare the corridor for full reconstruction, storm sewers, and potential retaining walls. Bluff Road Engineering Key Points:…
Read MoreSunny Hill Nursing Home Implements Enhanced Infection Control and Safety Measures
Will County Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | April 2, 2026 Article Summary: Sunny Hill Nursing Home has rolled out “enhanced barrier precautions” to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms, updated its pain management protocols, and added Narcan to its emergency carts to protect its fragile elderly population. Sunny Hill Nursing Home Key…
Read MoreConsultant Updates Finance Committee on Homer Glen Police Cost Study
Briefs: Will County Board Finance Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: A consultant hired to evaluate the financial implications of the Village of Homer Glen launching its own police department briefed the Finance Committee, noting that the study will review historical billing from the Sheriff’s Office and build predictive financial models for an…
Read MoreFish fight: action-packed eagle pic wins March photo contest
Laurie Lasseter of Woodridge snapped a photo of an eagle and herring gull locked in battle recently, and the shot was picked as the March winner in the District’s Preserve the Moment photo contest. “I am very honored to win the March photography contest,” she said via email. “There are so many incredible photographers in…
Read MoreIllinois State Police Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Bradley
Article Summary: The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred after Bradley Police officers encountered an armed man during a mid-day well-being check. Bradley Officer-Involved Shooting Key Points: Bradley Police officers responded to a well-being check in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue at approximately 12:46 p.m. on April 8, 2026.…
Read MoreFire Department Responds to Monee Car Fire
Monee firefighters responded to a car fire on Manhattan-Monee Road April 10th. No injuries were reported.
Read MoreNew Lenox Firefighters Extinguish Garage Fire, Rescue Pets on Somerset Court
Article Summary: The New Lenox Fire Protection District quickly contained a Friday morning garage fire on Somerset Court, preventing the blaze from spreading to the home’s main living area and safely rescuing the family’s cats. Somerset Court Fire Key Points: Fire crews were dispatched at 11:46 a.m. Friday, arriving in five minutes and bringing the…
Read MoreWill County Explores Multi-Million Dollar Downtown Joliet Consolidation and City Partnership
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Capital Improvements and IT Committee reviewed four sweeping architectural options to consolidate county government facilities in downtown Joliet, including a potential partnership to build a joint complex with the City of Joliet. Financial advisors also presented bonding scenarios…
Read MoreWill County Partners with LNS Development for Laraway Road Drainage Improvements in New Lenox
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The county approved a cost-sharing agreement with a private developer to build shared stormwater management facilities that will serve both a new residential subdivision and the upcoming Laraway Road widening project. Laraway Road / LNS Development Key Points: Will County and…
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