Joseph Perry House Granted Historic Landmark Status
April 10, 2026/
The committee unanimously approved a resolution (26-4451) designating the Joseph Perry House as a Will County Historic Landmark. Located at 365 W. Exchange Street in Crete Township (PIN # 23-15-09-318-016-0000), the property was originally built circa 1854 by Dr. Joseph Perry and later extensively remodeled in the Queen Anne architectural style in the 1890s by his son, Joseph Ferris Perry.
The Will County Historic Preservation Commission previously held a public hearing on April 1, 2026, where they strongly recommended the landmark designation, citing the home’s high level of architectural integrity and its preservation of distinguishing late-19th-century Queen Anne characteristics. The designation now awaits final approval from the full Will County Board.
Today Jul 21
73° 54°
Mostly Sunny
Latest News Stories
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff from California base
By Robert MattesonThe Center Square A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Eight people were aboard the...
Kiley maintains lead in California congressional race
By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square With less than a month to go in the vote count, U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley continues to hold onto the lead in the race for...
Chicago council defers meter sale approval, criticizes Johnson over ‘lack of transparency’
By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council is torn over a proposal from Mayor Brandon Johnson that would approve a...
Funding, tax questions loom over Obama Center opening
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open in Chicago on Thursday, but financial questions are looming...
SECURE Data Act offers ‘clear, enforceable’ privacy rules, without the big money lawsuits
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Republicans in Congress are attempting to move forward with a proposed new law that would for the first time create national standards...
Illinois Quick Hits: State announces new Medicaid contracts
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has awarded new HealthChoice Illinois contracts to six Medicaid...
Record tornado numbers impact Illinois economy
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – This year will likely be a record year for tornadoes in Illinois, but the financial impact of...
Trump and Iran sign peace deal amid mixed responses from Congress
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square President Donald Trump’s short-term peace deal with Iran has sparked mixed reactions among U.S. lawmakers, with Republicans projecting cautious optimism and Democrats criticizing the conflict...
Trump throws another curveball at FISA Section 702 reauthorization
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square President Donald Trump has once again complicated Republican leadership’s plans in Congress, demanding Monday that lawmakers attach voter ID legislation to the spy powers reauthorization...
Supreme Court to hear jury limits, disability cases
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up cases on intellectual disability in death sentences and limits on the number of jurors. Justices...
Campaign begins highlighting NYC nonprofit hospital’s prioritizing ‘woke’ ideology
By Tate RosentreterThe Center Square Consumer protection organization Consumers’ Research began a campaign Monday highlighting New York City-based nonprofit Mount Sinai Hospital's prioritization of what Consumers' calls the hospital's woke...
Pro life org asks Senate for another bill to keep abortion defunded of tax dollars
By Tate RosentreterThe Center Square With the Working Family Tax Cuts that defunded abortion from federal Medicaid dollars set to expire on July 4, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sent...
Oklahoma Senate primary kicks off race to succeed Mullin
By Caroline BodaThe Center Square Oklahoma voters head to the polls Tuesday to take the first step toward filling the U.S. Senate seat vacated by newly installed Homeland Security Secretary...
