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Sheriff’s Office Reports Crime Down 10%, Cites Body Cam Footage as Main Challenge of Safety Act
Will County Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting October 2, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Sheriff’s Office reported a…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Jackson Township Board for August 13, 2025
The Jackson Township Board took the next step in reviewing a proposed anaerobic digester project at its meeting on Wednesday,…
Jackson Township to Investigate Decade-Old High-Speed Rail Plan Through Elwood
Article Summary: Jackson Township officials are seeking information on a high-speed rail plan dating back to 2012 that would route…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Park Board for August 14, 2025
The Manhattan Park Board made significant progress on its flagship Round Barn Farm project during its meeting on August 14,…
Jackson Township Approves Settlement with Joliet, Union Pacific Over ICC Case
Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board unanimously approved a settlement agreement involving the City of Joliet and Union Pacific Railroad,…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education for September 18, 2025
The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education on Thursday, September 18, 2025, formally adopted a $172.7 million…
Manhattan Park Board Deadlocks on Paying for Sports Complex Plan, Motion Fails
Article Summary: A proposal for the Manhattan Park District to fund an architectural concept plan for a new sports complex…
Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Adopts Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board of Trustees has formally adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year…
Lincoln-Way 210 to Launch District Literacy Plan, Expands Community Partnerships
Article Summary: As part of its strategic plan, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is developing a comprehensive literacy plan to embed…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education for September 17, 2025
The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education heard emotional testimony from parents regarding serious transportation safety and timeliness issues…
Jackson Township Refers Manure-to-Gas Plant Proposal to Planning Commission
Article Summary: Representatives for a company named Elwood81, LLC, presented a proposal for an anaerobic digestion facility to the Jackson…
County Board Abates Over $25 Million in Property Taxes for Bond Payments
Article Summary: Will County property taxpayers will be spared over $25 million in taxes for the 2026 payment year after…