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Michelle Mullins is a freelance reporter for the baiduhai.

Will County residents hold signs Thursday asking the County Board to deny municipalities from using county rights of way for Flock license plate reader cameras. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County renews Flock camera agreements despite some dissent

August 20, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

The Will County Board renews intergovernmental agreements for use of Flock license plate reader cameras on county roads.

Will County Board members on both sides of the aisle gave County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant a standing ovation Thursday after the annual State of the County address. Several board members applauded after she announced the budget would hold the line on property taxes. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County executive proposes budget with no increase in property tax levy

August 20, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant proposed no increase in this year’s property tax levy, prompting bipartisan applause.

Logan Mellott, chief operating officer for Badger Daylighting Corporation, speaks Thursday before the Will County Board, urging members to approve a relocation project to Homer Township. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Board rejects hydro-excavation company opposed by Homer officials

August 20, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

Homer Glen and Homer Towship residents opposed Badger Daylighting's plans to relocate from Channahon 38 acres along 159th Street.

A walking adaption of the Jane Austen classic, “Pride and Prejudice,” for seniors will be held Aug. 29 and 30 at Naper Settlement in Naperville. (Claire Taylor Photos)

Naperville News Digest: Settlement hosting ‘Pride and Prejudice’ walking play; forest preserve district holding milestone mussel release

August 19, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

Naperville District 203 School Board member Melissa Kelley Black remained in the board's meeting room Monday night to listen to Naperville Central High School teacher Jeff Sturgeon continue to speak after he was told his speaking time had expired and the other board members left for a brief recess. (Michelle Mullins/Naperville Sun)

Naperville D203 board pledges listening campaign amid complaints lodged at meeting

August 19, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Naperville District 203 to conduct listening campaign to rebuild community trust amid complaints made at school board meeting.

Among the vocal groups participating in the a capella concert “Melodies and Memories” on Sept. 12 at Naperville's Grace United Methodist Church will be Vocal Spectrum, a Barbershop Harmony Society international quartet champion. (Vocal Spectrum)

Naperville News Digest: a capella concert to be held at Grace Methodist; park board election petition packets available Friday

August 17, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

The winners of the Springbrook Women’s Invitational golf tournament on Aug. 10 were Seiko Kawata, from left, Madison Place, Caterina Calabria and Rika Buck. (Naperville Park District)

Naperville News Digest: Springbrook women’s golf tourney results released; Naperville residents receive degrees, academic honors

August 14, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

Homer Glen Trustee Mike Lepore, center, said Wednesday he cannot support the tree ordinance as proposed because he believes it creates a burden and tax on property owners. Also participating in the conversation are trustees Bart Holzhauser, left, and Curt Mason. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Homer Glen increases fines for underage tobacco sales; tables stricter tree preservation law

August 13, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

Homer Glen Village Board OKs stricter penalties for tobacco sales to minors but postpones penalties for cutting down mature trees.

Potential volunteers meet with representatives for KidsMatter at the 2025 KidsMatter volunteer fair, which this year will be held Sept. 3 at the Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville. (KidsMatter)

Naperville News Digest: KidsMatter volunteer fair set for Sept. 3; Mandala performing arts coming to Naper Settlement

August 12, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

Jen Howard, president of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry, left, presents a check to Astha Savalia, of Naperville, for winning the Regional National Civics Bee. Astha also won the Illinois Civics Bee, qualifying her to compete in the National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C., in November. (Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry)

Naperville News Digest: Naperville student headed to National Civics Bee; applications open for student government reps

August 10, 2026 at 1:19 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.