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Park Forest schedules annual Fall Fest for October 4 at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 29, 2025

Residents of Park Forest are invited to attend the annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park, located at 266 Somonauk St. The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board is...

Joliet committee reviews technology contracts at upcoming October meeting

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 26, 2025

The City of Joliet's Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Joliet City Hall, located at...

Patrick Sheehan criticizes mayor and governor's rhetoric on law enforcement

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan publicly criticized recent statements from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding law enforcement between September 22-25, 2025.

Black Road lane closures set for late September due to manhole repairs

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 25, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that lane closures will take place on Black Road between Catherine Street and N. Prairie Avenue starting September 29, 2025.

Curran urges governor to cut spending and lower taxes in response to executive order

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order 2025-05 concerning the Illinois State Budget.

Park Forest advances street paving and infrastructure upgrades across multiple neighborhoods

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Crews in Park Forest are making progress on a range of street and utility projects as the construction season reaches its peak, according to village officials.

Lorraine E. Hlinka, 97, Remembered in Private Services

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 19, 2025

Lorraine E. Hlinka passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

Michael Steven Kubik Remembered as Loving Husband, Skilled Electrician

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 18, 2025

Michael Kubik passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Katherine Rose Huspek, 101, of Elwood, IL, Remembered for Kindness and Faith

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 17, 2025

Katherine Rose Huspek passed away on Sept. 15. Below is the obituary.

Mary Anne Hackett, 79, Remembered for Her Hospitality and Love of Family

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 17, 2025

Mary Anne Hackett passed away on Sept. 15. Below is the obituary.

Gunārs Raimonds Inka, 41, passed away on September 14, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 16, 2025

Gunārs R. Inka passed away on Sept. 14. Below is the obituary.

Nancy C. Glovack, Remembered for Devotion to Family

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 16, 2025

Nancy C. Glovack passed away on Sept. 14. Below is the obituary.

Patricia A. Jensen, 73, Remembered for Love of Family, Crafting

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 16, 2025

Patricia "Patty" A. Jensen passed away on Sept. 14. Below is the obituary.

City of Joliet cancels September arts commission meeting due to lack of agenda items

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 15, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Arts Commission meeting that was scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 5 p.m. The decision was made because there were no actionable items on the agenda.

Nancy L. Hennecke, 89, of Mokena, IL, Remembered for Dedication to Teaching

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 15, 2025

Nancy Hennecke passed away on Sept. 13. Below is the obituary.

ComEd to manage vegetation along Crest Hill transmission lines this fall

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 15, 2025

The City of Crest Hill has announced that ComEd will conduct scheduled vegetation management along electric transmission corridors in the area during October, November, and December.