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Will County Fourth of July fireworks and festivities
As Independence Day approaches, towns across the region gear up for fireworks displays and community celebrations. From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties:. Fourth of July celebration: The Village of Bolingbrook...
Former Frankfort Mayor Raymond Rossi remembered for tough leadership
Former Frankfort Mayor and retired Will County Judge Raymond Rossi died this week, leaving behind a legacy of tough leadership. Rossi, 70, died Tuesday at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, according to his obituary. Rossi was mayor from 1993 to 2005 and was a tough but respected leader, Mayor...
Metea girls soccer star honored | West Nile mosquitoes detected | Springbrook Parkway bridge closure
Metea Valley girls soccer standout Lucy Burk wins 2024 Body Armor MVP Belt. The all-time assist leader in Metea Valley girls soccer history and Northern Michigan commit Lucy Burk was selected from the more than 3,000 girls playing soccer in Illinois to receive the 22nd BODYARMOR Series MVP Belt. She...
$233.5 million in infrastructure improvements coming to Will and DuPage counties
Building upon the smart infrastructure investments, the Illinois Department of Transportation will invest $233.5 million in road and bridge improvement projects in the area. “Transportation infrastructure is essential to our community as we are a critical juncture for not just Illinois but the country,” said Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet), a supporter of the of the bill. “Joliet is a major transportation hub in Illinois, and much needed investments in our roads is crucial to improving the area.”
Palatine man jailed ahead of Romeoville reckless shooting trial
A Palatine man still facing Will County charges in connection with a teen’s death in 2019 was jailed once again following his arrest in Cook County. On Wednesday, Will County Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak revoked the bond of Eric Alhourani, 25, after she learned of his arrest on May 31 that led to several Cook County charges of unlawful drug and firearm possession charges.
Woman pleads guilty to theft for withdrawing $4K from woman’s Crystal Lake bank account
An Indiana woman, currently in prison for similar offenses in Cook County and has pending charges in Will County, has pleaded guilty to theft for stealing $4,000 from an elderly woman’s Crystal Lake bank account. Cassandra Bass, 62, of Demotte, Indiana, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of...
Will County, IL – Join Catholic Charities’ Mobile Food Pantry in Aurora and Plainfield for Free Groceries
Joliet, IL – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet is offering essential support to the community with their Mobile Food Pantry distributions this week. These events are designed to provide free food assistance to those in need, ensuring that no one goes hungry. On June 26, the Mobile...
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday; delays and canceled flights reported
A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 11 a.m. for portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. Several flights in and out of Chicago’s airports were delayed or cancelled due to the weather. At one point Tuesday a ground stop was order at O’Hare International Airport due to storms.
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