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Will County Eyes Major Overhaul to Consolidate Scattered Government Offices
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: Will County officials are formally debating a…
Sheriff’s Office Reports Crime Down 10%, Cites Body Cam Footage as Main Challenge of Safety Act
Will County Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting October 2, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Sheriff’s Office reported a…
County Board Abates Over $25 Million in Property Taxes for Bond Payments
Article Summary: Will County property taxpayers will be spared over $25 million in taxes for the 2026 payment year after…
Manhattan Fire District Advances New Station with $8.75M Bond Hearing, Approves Contracts with $194,000 Savings
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District is moving forward with plans for a new Station 81 after holding a…
Laraway Road Widening Project in New Lenox and Frankfort Gets Additional $468,000 for Redesign
Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a supplemental agreement worth $468,374 for additional design and engineering work on the…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for August 18, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District | August 18, 2025 Meeting The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees focused on the…
Fire District to Address Safety at High-Accident Intersections with County DOT
Manhattan Fire Protection District | August 18, 2025 Meeting Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District will meet with the…
Manhattan Fire District Approves Rebid Packages for New Station, Saving Nearly $200,000
Manhattan Fire Protection District | August 18, 2025 Meeting Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees approved…
JJC Moves Forward with Major Technology Overhaul to Modernize College Operations
Article Summary: The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees received a detailed update on a sweeping Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees for August 20, 2025
The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees focused on a major technological overhaul, celebrated milestones in student support, and addressed…
Tensions Flare as JJC Chairman Rebukes “Entitlement” After Trustee Lists Demands
Article Summary: Apparent tensions on the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees surfaced during its meeting on Wednesday, August 20,…
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Frankfort Fall Fest: Everything to Know for the Nationally-Ranked Event
FRANKFORT, IL – The heart of historic downtown Frankfort is set to transform into a vibrant hub of art, music, and…