About 54 percent of Mokena Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 46 percent of students failed.

Mickey Straub worries that voters across the state are being cheated by the rumored alliance between Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Spring) and Democratic leaders.

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Will County ranked No. 4 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2016, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Academic results data released recently reveals 42 percent of Milne Grove Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

About 42 percent of Milne Grove Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 58 percent of students failed.

About 42 percent of Milne Grove Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 58 percent of students failed.

Mickey Straub is accusing his opponent in the GOP primary, Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), who is also the House minority leader, of using his power as a lawmaker to put forth legislation that helps his law firm pad its bottom line.

The FBI is investigating an alleged pattern of misappropriation of funds in University Park that has left the village saddled with mounds of massive debt.

Alyssia Benford, a Bolingbrook Republican vying for the seat held by Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) in the 98th House District, took an active role on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor the civil rights leader and also the anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

Will County accounted for 1,202 of the 38,382 abortions performed statewide in 2016, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

About 36 percent of Meadow View Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 64 percent of students failed.

Academic results data released recently reveals 40 percent of Meadow View Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 24-30, 2017.

About 43 percent of Meadow View Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 57 percent of students failed.

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Village of Plainfield Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Village of Homer Glen Parade & Festival Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Will County Capital Improvements Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Will County Republican Caucus Committee will meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Will County Democratic Caucus Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.