Peotone Hosts Open House, Planning Commission Discussion on Proposed Historic Overlay District
By Andrea Arens The Village of Peotone continues to move forward with plans to establish a Historic Overlay District aimed…
School Board Approves $4.9 Million in Working Cash Bonds Amid Public Criticism
By Andrea Arens The Peotone School Board unanimously approved the issuance of nearly $5 million in working cash bonds this…
Fire District Establishes Fees for Lift Assists
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The board approved a new ordinance establishing fees for “excessive”…
Community Urges Board to Reconsider Teacher Cuts
By Andrea Arens A little less than a dozen students, parents, and community members addressed the Peotone School Board this…
County Authorizes Condemnation to Advance Francis and Marley Road Improvements
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: To facilitate safety improvements at the intersection of Francis Road…
District Adopts 2021 International Fire Codes to Align with Municipalities
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Fire District updated its fire codes to the 2021…
Manhattan Fire Trustees Extend Chief Contracts Through 2029
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees voted to…
Frankfort Township Road Commissioner Warns County Panel Against Low-Speed Vehicles
Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review…
Northern Builders Development Brings Changes to Laraway and Gougar Roads in New Lenox
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved access permits for a new…
Freezing Temperatures Complicate Beecher Garage Fire Battle
Article Summary: Beecher firefighters faced a fully involved garage fire and equipment challenges due to the cold weather on Saturday…
Manhattan Woman Killed, Students Uninjured in Head-On School Bus Crash
Article Summary: A 24-year-old Manhattan woman died Thursday morning after her vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with…
Freight Clusters Drive Push for Overhaul of Wilmington-Peotone Road; County Advances Broader 2050 Plan
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: Citing the emergence of “new freight clusters,” Will County is…