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Mary A. Blanco, 66, of Beecher Passes Away; Remembered as Dedicated Nurse

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 21, 2025

Mary A. Blanco passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

Lynn L. Wehrmann, 67, Remembered for Integrity and Generosity

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 21, 2025

Lynn L. Wehrmann passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Will County area competing on Wednesday, Sept. 24?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 21, 2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, these former Will County area high school standouts will be in action.

Lockport Jr. Porters Wrestling Club opens registration for youth wrestlers

By J. E. Mullin | Sep 20, 2025

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Free Fall Fest scheduled at Cross of Glory Church for local families

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 20, 2025

Cross of Glory Church is inviting families in the community to attend a free Fall Fest event on Saturday, September 20.

Park Forest launches Tool Lending Library with grand opening on September 27

By K. L. Hill | Sep 20, 2025

Residents of Park Forest will soon have access to a new Tool Lending Library, set to open on September 27 at the Discovery Center Room, adjacent to the Park Forest Aqua Center at 30 N. Orchard Drive.

School events this week in Will County: Sept. 21-27

By A. G. Willis | Sep 20, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

John G. Cairns, Sr., Remembered for Community Service and Family Devotion

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 20, 2025

John G. Cairns passed away on Sept. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Who among former Will County area high school athletes will be active on Tuesday, Sept. 23?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 20, 2025

These former Will County high school stars set for games on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Lockport ranks 71st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 19, 2025

Lockport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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.

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Which ex-Will County area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 19, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 22.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Will County will compete on Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 19, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Monday, Sept. 22.

Will County Education: 3,765 Asian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.7% of students enrolled in Will County school districts identified as Asian.

Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 18, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Will County this weekend.

Plainfield residents paid 45th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 18, 2025

Plainfield residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per municipality in July.

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 18, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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.

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 18, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Thursday, Sept. 18.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Will County will compete on Sunday, Sept. 21?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 18, 2025

Sunday, Sept. 21 will feature competition from these former Will County area high school standouts.

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