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Lend a hand this spring at Volunteer Morning programs
Volunteers are being sought for spring programs that help spruce up the preserves by removing invasive species, controlling brush and…
Proposed State Legislation Sparks Debate Over Will County Veterans Assistance Commission Budget Control
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: State legislation aimed at granting county boards ultimate…
Manhattan Board Greenlights ‘Pig in the Parking Lot’ 5K and Barbecue Event
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: A new family-friendly event combining a 5K…
Manhattan 114 Sets Committee of the Whole Schedule, Approves Key Administrative and Teaching Hires
Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education Meeting | April 8, 2026 Article Summary: To improve meeting efficiency and strategic…
Veterans Assistance Commission Buildout Complete, Body Scanner Installed at Juvenile Center
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Facilities Department announced…
Forest Preserve District Advances Major Extensions and Repairs on Plum Creek Greenway Trail in Crete Township
Article Summary: The Forest Preserve District is currently undertaking dual construction projects on the Plum Creek Greenway Trail, initiating a…
Will County Survey Reveals Widespread AI Use as IT Drafts Governance Policy
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: An internal survey revealed that nearly…
AARP Urges Will County to Ban Cryptocurrency Kiosks Amid Exploding Senior Fraud Rates
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: Representatives from AARP Illinois presented alarming new FBI…
Manhattan Renews Will County LPR Camera Agreement as Police Chief Highlights Crime-Solving Successes
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Village Board approved the renewal of…
Manhattan 114 Board Advances Facility Upgrades and Reviews Transportation Bids
Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education Meeting | April 8, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 Board…
Fish fight: action-packed eagle pic wins March photo contest
Laurie Lasseter of Woodridge snapped a photo of an eagle and herring gull locked in battle recently, and the shot…
Will County Explores Multi-Million Dollar Downtown Joliet Consolidation and City Partnership
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Capital Improvements and…