Will County raises pay for Election Day and early voting judges
The Will County Clerk will pay election judges an additional $100, for a total of $250, for working on Election Day. The hourly pay for election judges who work at...
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Deerfield High School worker tests COVID-19 positive days after district extended remote learning
A Deerfield High School staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a notification from Principal Kathryn Anderson emailed to parents, students and staff Tuesday night. "The staff member...
Superintendent calls for continuation of e-learning at Highland Park, Deerfield high schools
Students at Deerfield and Highland Park high schools will remain in remote learning for at least another four weeks, following a recommendation Monday by the district superintendent. Township High School...
Will County Republican candidates criticize COVID-19 mitigation rules on indoor dining, bar service
Will County Republican candidates Friday came together to call on the state to put an end to the COVID-19 mitigations banning indoor dining and bar service and to voice concerns...
Longtime Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland will step down in April
Longtime Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland will not seek reelection in April. Holland announced he will retire after the end of his fourth term as mayor, ending 22 years in village...
Four in custody, weapon recovered after shooting near Lockport
Will County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting in Lockport Township involving occupants of three cars. Deputies were called to the 2100 block of Arthur Avenue at about 3:20 p.m....
Carson’s restaurant in Deerfield seeking village approval as part of plans to remodel the restaurant, add a carryout window
Deerfield trustees Tuesday gave first round approval to a recommendation from the Plan Commission to grant a special use permit to Carson's restaurant for a renovation. The makeover is expected...
Will County chambers try, unsuccessfully, to get restaurant restrictions eased
Despite efforts by area chambers of commerce, restaurants and bars in Will County will remain under restrictions barring any indoor service until the area's COVID-19 positivity rates improve. Mitigations for...
West Nile virus shows up in southwest suburban mosquitoes, but no human cases
Southwest suburban communities have seen an uptick in recent weeks of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. The recent dry, hot weather could be one reason for the increase, said...
Deerfield to issue $50 fine — as last resort — for not wearing face coverings amid COVID-19
Deerfield village trustees have approved a plan to fine those who go against the mayor's emergency declaration enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $50 penalty for not...