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Will County Board budget has increases for sheriff's, health departments

By Brent Zell | Jan 4, 2018

The new budget for Will County will see more money for the sheriff's and health departments.

Weight restrictions in place for Briggs Street bridge in Joliet

By Brent Zell | Jan 2, 2018

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is imposing vehicle weight restrictions on the Briggs Street bridge over Interstate 80 in Joliet to reduce stress on the structure, a posting on the city's website said.

2 Tinley Park officials distancing themselves from mayor, 'Concerned' group

By Brent Zell | Oct 6, 2017

Two Village of Tinley Park officials are severing ties to Mayor Jacob Vandenberg and his Concerned Citizens for Tinley Park (CCTP) party, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Petitions for Connelly re-election available

By Brent Zell | Oct 3, 2017

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) now has petitions available for his re-election bid in the 21st District.

Batinick praises bipartisanship on purchasing measure

By Brent Zell | Aug 7, 2017

In what Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) described on his Facebook account as unusual support from both sides of the aisles, Senate Bill 8 passed the Legislature at the end of the spring legislative session with relative ease.

Will County reports first West Nile case of year in Illinois

By Brent Zell | Jul 22, 2017

A Will County man in his 60s who became sick in June has been confirmed as the first case of West Nile virus in lllinois this year, according to the state's Department of Public Health (IDHP).

Lewis' Coenen leads Flyers' honorees

By Brent Zell | Jul 14, 2017

Lewis outside hitter Ryan Coenen recently received two honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

Hultgren calls on VA to protect veterans' credit ratings

By Brent Zell | Jul 12, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Illinois) recently joined 39 fellow lawmakers in crafting a letter expressing their concerns over delayed payments made in the name of U.S. veterans and how such delays could harm veterans' credit ratings.

Report: Former state representative missed hundreds of votes

By Brent Zell | Jul 10, 2017

An Illinois state representative who recently resigned missed more than 70 percent of General Assembly votes this year, an analysis showed.

Two former Oswego candidates charged with destroying election forms

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

Two former Oswego political candidates face felony charges in connection with the mutilation of election materials, according to radio station WSPY.

Will County GOP gets the grill going for Rauner fundraiser

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

The Will County Republican Central Committee is ready to get things cooking for Gov. Bruce Rauner's re-election bid.

Governor State's bond ratings downgraded

By Brent Zell | Jul 3, 2017

Governors State University recently had its bond ratings downgraded by Moody's Investors Service.

White Sox youth camp set for Naperville

By Brent Zell | Jul 3, 2017

The Chicago White Sox organization will put on baseball camps July 17-21 at the Frontier S.C. Softball fields, the Naperville Park District reported.

Plainfield North freshman stays on track to greatness

By Brent Zell | May 21, 2017

If you're looking for Marcellus Moore at a track meet, just look at the finish line. He's usually standing there alone for a few seconds after a race, waiting for others to finish.

Lewis softball outfielder nabs one more accolade

By Brent Zell | May 21, 2017

Kaylee Prieto caught another honor recently.

Patience at plate pays off for North Central sophomore

By Brent Zell | May 12, 2017

Patience has been a virtue for Michael Mateja this season.

Lewis junior's hopes, expectations run high

By Brent Zell | May 2, 2017

By most standards, Zoe Mead is off to a good start to the season.

Lewis volleyball hitter has hands full of accolades

By Brent Zell | May 1, 2017

Lewis opposite hitter Mitch Perinar has earned two weekly honors, the university's website reported recently.

Lewis swim coach will dive into select camp as well

By Brent Zell | May 1, 2017

Julie Wessler, an assistant swimming coach at Lewis University, will join the coaching staff for USA Swimming's Open Water Select Camp, the university's website reported recently.