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Trail improvements coming to Will County

May 21, 2019 at 11:04 p.m.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is taking steps to enhance several bike trails by next summer throughout the county. The Operations Committee Wednesday made several recommendations for improvements,...

Jerry Reeves, of New Lenox Township, saved the life of an overdose victim, three days after being trained to use naloxone, an opioid antidote.

New Lenox man in ‘right place, at right time’ to help save overdose victim

May 21, 2019 at 11:04 p.m.

An auto mechanic by trade, Jerry Reeves said he can “fix cars, but I don’t fix people.” But his recent actions belied those words. Just three days after being trained...

This older home at 11 N. White St. in downtown Frankfort will be converted to a future commercial use, as part of a redevelopment plan approved by the board that includes a new restaurant, as well as retail and office space, on White Street.

Frankfort approves new restaurant, retail shops for downtown

May 21, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

Plans to redevelop property for a new restaurant and retail shops in Frankfort’s downtown were unanimously approved by the village board Tuesday night. The White Street project, being developed by...

Tinley Park police blocked off the 80th Avenue bridge over Interstate 80 on Wednesday morning after a pedestrian jumped off the bridge onto the interstate.

Tinley Park man dies after jumping from overpass onto I-80, being hit by multiple vehicles

May 21, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

A 30-year-old Tinley Park man died after being struck by multiple vehicles on I-80 Wednesday morning after he apparently jumped off the 80th Avenue bridge in Tinley Park for unknown...

Will County plans solar power for new courthouse

May 21, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

The Will County courthouse being built in downtown Joliet will eventually contain solar panels, officials said. Samantha Bluemer, energy and conservation specialist with the Will County land use department, said...

Honors service planned for veterans Wednesday

May 21, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

Dignity Memorial and the Missing In America Project will bring the cremated ashes of eight veterans and three veteran spouses to Abraham Lincoln Cemetery for an honors ceremony at 2:30...

Lincoln-Way hires financial adviser, adopts levy

May 21, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 officials agreed to hire PMA Financial Network of Naperville to evaluate its current debt and provide the district with an independent review of its options....

Will County to host forum on opioids

May 21, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

The Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will host a substance abuse workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Joliet. “From...

South suburban fire departments awarded federal grants

May 21, 2019 at 11:00 p.m.

South suburban fire departments have received federal grants through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, according to Rep. Dan Lipinski. Lockport Township Fire Protection District has been awarded a $329,000...

The Lincoln-Way Marching Band will serve as grand marshall for Manhattan's Labor Day parade at 11 a.m. Sept. 3.

Lincoln-Way band to lead Manhattan’s Labor Day parade

May 21, 2019 at 11:00 p.m.

When the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Manhattan Labor Day Parade Monday, leading the lineup will be 300 grand marshals – the Lincoln-Way Marching Band. “Their dedication and...

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