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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…
Amigos Mexican Restaurant Granted Special Use Permit for Liquor Sales
Frankfort Village Board Meeting | April 6, 2026 Article Summary: A long-standing Frankfort restaurant will soon offer a full bar…
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…
Frankfort Approves New Employment Agreement for Village Administrator John Burica
Frankfort Village Board Meeting | April 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Village Board approved a multi-year employment contract elevating John…
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 Finalizes 2025 Tax Levy at $159.5 Million, Limiting Rate Drops
Briefs: Will County Board Finance Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Finance Committee reviewed the…
Frankfort Pushes Back Against State Legislation Threatening Local Zoning Control
Frankfort Village Board Meeting | April 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Village Board formally opposed Governor J.B. Pritzker’s legislative push…
Will County Legislative Committee Unanimously Backs Resolution Demanding Return of Local Solar Siting Control
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Legislative Committee unanimously passed…