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Frankfort has agreed to sell this old home at 11 N. White Street, which will be converted to a future commercial use.

Frankfort approves downtown land sale for restaurant, retail and office space

May 21, 2019 at 10:48 p.m.

Frankfort village officials unanimously approved a sales contract for an investment group to purchase and redevelop property in the downtown area. SDW Investments LLC will buy portions of village-owned parcels...

Southland sailors race the Mac for fun challenge

May 21, 2019 at 10:47 p.m.

When the Chicago Yacht Club launches its 110th annual Chicago to Mackinac race this weekend, participants are hoping — as always — for smooth sailing. A few south suburban sailors...

Frankfort police seek suspect in arson, burglary at Durbins Pizza

May 21, 2019 at 10:47 p.m.

Frankfort police are looking for a male subject they believe is responsible for Sunday night’s burglary and arson at Durbins Pizza, officials said. Police have released photos of the suspect...

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning updated its comprehensive plan, ON TO 2050, which covers a variety of topics. Public comment is being taken until Aug. 14.

CMAP plan draws comments on Illiana, Southland roads at New Lenox presentation

May 21, 2019 at 10:46 p.m.

Traffic and transportation may have dominated the discussion at a recent open house, but it was not the only issue of concern as the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning presented...

Wolf Road closed for bridge repairs in Mokena

May 21, 2019 at 10:46 p.m.

Beginning Monday, Wolf Road will be closed for repairs from Plattner Drive and Old Wolf Road in Mokena. The Illinois Department of Transportation will repair the bridge deck over Hickory...

New Lenox reschedules fireworks

May 21, 2019 at 10:46 p.m.

New Lenox has rescheduled its Fourth of July fireworks display to Aug. 31. The show will be conjunction with one of its Friday After Five events, which begins at 5:30...

As the Will County clerk's office prepares to take over seven precincts in Aurora, it needs to purchase over $72,400 in materials and equipment such as electronic pollbooks (pictured above).

Will County to spend $72,400 to take over Aurora precincts

May 21, 2019 at 10:46 p.m.

The Will County clerk’s office expects to spend $72,400 its first year of taking over seven precincts previously handled by the Aurora Election Commission, officials said Thursday. The commission was...

The Barn at Cottonwood in unincorporated Lockport Township was closed by the Will County state's attorney's office in May, citing a lack of permits. County officials are now eying zoning changes to address the increased demand for barn wedding.

Will County addresses growing demand for barn weddings, beekeeping and tasting rooms

May 21, 2019 at 10:45 p.m.

Will County officials are considering changes in their zoning codes to meet a growing demand for barn weddings, beekeeping and tasting rooms. Citing an increased popularity in farm and barn...

Brad Veerman, in December, monitoring operations as 911 calls were switched over to the new Laraway Communications Center on US Route 52 and Laraway Road in Joliet.

Brad Veerman remembered as a ‘great public servant’

May 21, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

A 54-year-old New Lenox man was remembered as one who devoted his life to the public safety in several Will County communities, improved the area’s 911 systems, and brought people...

Members of the Wolfe Tones and McBride's senior football teams go toe to toe in a game at Gaelic Park.

‘Five times faster than soccer’: Irish football draws fans of Old World sport to Oak Forest

May 21, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

While the World Cup soccer games are kicking it in Russia and the Tour de France is cycling through Europe, another sport with an international flavor has made a home...

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