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Beecher Varsity Softball Powers Past Sterling 12-1 Behind Johnson’s Two-Hitter
Sophomore Allie Johnson pitched a complete-game two-hitter, and the Beecher offense erupted for 11 hits to secure a commanding 12-1 non-conference victory over host Sterling in a five-inning matchup on...
Norkus Shines as Beecher Varsity Softball Blanks Harvard 9-0
Senior Taylor Norkus struck out 13 batters over six scoreless innings to lead the Beecher varsity softball team to a commanding 9-0 non-conference victory on the road against Harvard on...
Dwight Sweeps Team Titles at St. Anne Invitational
The Dwight High School track and field program delivered a commanding all-around performance on Friday, April 10, sweeping both the boys' and girls' team titles at the 2026 St. Anne...
Massive Eight-Run Second Inning Propels Seneca Past Beecher
Seneca used a massive eight-run outburst in the bottom of the second inning to hold off Beecher 8-6 in a wild, defensively sloppy Friday non-conference matchup. Despite committing six errors...
Fish 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...
Illinois 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...
Fire Department Responds to Monee Car Fire
Monee firefighters responded to a car fire on Manhattan-Monee Road April 10th. No injuries were reported.
New 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...
Will 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...
Will 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...
Will County Hires LEAP HR Consulting for $12,000 Strategic Plan
Will County Board Meeting | March 19, 2026 Article Summary: Seeking to unify its vision and improve onboarding for new members, the Will County Board will launch a four-month strategic...
Will County Finalizes 2025 Tax Levy at $159.5 Million, Limiting Rate Drops
Briefs: Will County Board Finance Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Finance Committee reviewed the final 2025 tax levy extension numbers, which came in slightly...
Will County to Take Jurisdiction of Countyline Road Following $1.8 Million Agreement with Kankakee County
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: Will County will absorb a 4.27-mile stretch of Countyline Road into its highway system, aided by...