District 210 Transportation Update Details Fuel Swings, New Bus Safety Technology

May 30, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Reports Lowest High School Tax Rate in the Area

May 28, 2026

Lincoln-Way North to Host TV Pilot Filming Under $210,000 Rental Deal

May 26, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Backs Mokena Downtown TIF Extension to 2044

May 24, 2026

Will County Executive Committee Splits on Whether to Ask Voters About Single-Member Districts

May 18, 2026

Lincoln-Way Updates Student Handbook, Bans “Smart Glasses” to Combat AI Cheating

May 3, 2026

Lincoln-Way Schools Join “WillBeReady” Mutual Aid Network for Disaster Response

May 1, 2026

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Local News More →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for May 21, 2026

June 2, 2026

District 210 Transportation Update Details Fuel Swings, New Bus Safety Technology

May 30, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Reports Lowest High School Tax Rate in the Area

May 28, 2026

Lincoln-Way North to Host TV Pilot Filming Under $210,000 Rental Deal

May 26, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Backs Mokena Downtown TIF Extension to 2044

May 24, 2026

Will County Executive Committee Splits on Whether to Ask Voters About Single-Member Districts

May 18, 2026

Village of Mokena More →

Mokena Board Hires Project Engineer to Fill Department Vacancy

January 22, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Village Board for December 8, 2025

January 14, 2026

Village Approves Fiber Installation Contracts and Pays Road Work Bills

January 12, 2026

Mokena Village Board Appoints New Capital Engineer and Police Staff

January 10, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Village Board for November 24, 2025

November 30, 2025

Mokena Police Department to Upgrade to Taser 10 Technology

November 29, 2025

Community

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Fire Protection District for December 9, 2025

January 23, 2026

Haas Steps Down as Mokena Fire Board President

January 21, 2026

Mokena Fire Fleet Undergoes Major Repairs; Station 2 Upgrades Near Completion

January 19, 2026

Mokena Police Staffer Sworn in as President of State Association

January 18, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Community Public Library District for December 16, 2025

February 8, 2026

New Trustee Sworn In, Board Secretary Appointed

February 6, 2026

Mokena Library Board Approves Annual Audit; Auditors Report “Internal Controls Working Well”

February 4, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Community Public Library District for Nov. 25, 2025

December 28, 2025

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Community Park District for December 16, 2025

February 12, 2026

Park District Sets 2025 Tax Levy

February 10, 2026

Board Approves $240,000 in Vehicle Fleet Upgrades

February 8, 2026

Park District Audit Shows General Fund Surplus Despite Slight Dip in Net Position

February 5, 2026

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Frankfort Township Assessment Factor Projected to Be Lower Than County Average

January 20, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for Nov. 17, 2025

January 1, 2026

New Equipment Streamlines Frankfort Township Leaf Collection

December 29, 2025

Frankfort Township Board Approves Tax Levies for Township and Highway Department

December 27, 2025

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Schools

Mokena SD 159

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena School District 159 for February 18, 2026
March 3, 2026
Elementary PE Teacher Recognized for Raising Over Half a Million Dollars for Heart Health
March 1, 2026
Board Member Clashes with Colleagues Over Meeting Minutes and Bill Review Transparency
February 27, 2026
Principals Present Mid-Year Data Showing Gains in Writing and Math Proficiency
February 25, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for May 21, 2026
June 2, 2026
District 210 Transportation Update Details Fuel Swings, New Bus Safety Technology
May 30, 2026
Lincoln-Way 210 Reports Lowest High School Tax Rate in the Area
May 28, 2026
Lincoln-Way North to Host TV Pilot Filming Under $210,000 Rental Deal
May 26, 2026

Sports More sports →

Lincoln-Way East Boys Outpace West and Stagg to Claim SWSC Triangular Victory

April 15, 2026

Lincoln-Way East Girls Track Dominates Triangular Meet Against West and Stagg

April 15, 2026

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Lincoln-Way East Boys Outpace West and Stagg to Claim SWSC Triangular Victory

April 15, 2026

Lincoln-Way East Girls Track Dominates Triangular Meet Against West and Stagg

April 15, 2026

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Will County Board All board coverage →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for April 16, 2026

May 4, 2026

Will County Board Approves Tax Abatement Intent for “Project North Winds” Manufacturing Facility

May 3, 2026

Millions Approved for Will County Highway and Road Infrastructure Projects

May 1, 2026

Board Establishes New Regulations and Fees for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

April 30, 2026

Historic Joseph Perry House in Crete Granted Landmark Status

April 28, 2026

Will County Passes Comprehensive Adult Entertainment Ordinance

April 26, 2026

Committee Coverage View all →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for April 16, 2026

May 4, 2026

Will County Board Approves Tax Abatement Intent for “Project North Winds” Manufacturing Facility

May 3, 2026

Millions Approved for Will County Highway and Road Infrastructure Projects

May 1, 2026

Board Establishes New Regulations and Fees for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

April 30, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Executive Committee for May 14, 2026

May 19, 2026

Will County Executive Committee Splits on Whether to Ask Voters About Single-Member Districts

May 18, 2026

Will County Executive Committee Backs Funding Pursuit for $2.33 Million Harris Drive Property Buyouts

May 17, 2026

Will County Hears Proposal to Establish County-Focused Land Bank for Distressed Properties

May 17, 2026

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Will County Departments to Stop Accepting Pennies, Rounding Down Cash Transactions

May 18, 2026

Will County Division of Transportation Requests $1 Million Increase to Highway Levy to Combat Inflation

May 17, 2026

Aging Systems and Judicial Mandates Drive Significant FY2027 Budget Requests for Will County Courts and Sheriff

May 16, 2026

Will County Health Department Warns of Potential Federal Funding Cuts and Rising Healthcare Costs for FY2027

May 15, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Capital Improvements & IT Committee for October 7, 2025

October 15, 2025

Renovations at Veterans Assistance Commission and Court Annex on Track for Winter Completion

October 13, 2025

Will County to Draft First-Ever Policy on Artificial Intelligence Use

October 11, 2025

Will County Eyes Major Overhaul to Consolidate Scattered Government Offices

October 10, 2025

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Joseph Perry House Granted Historic Landmark Status

April 10, 2026

Green Garden Township’s Wildflower Farm Granted Third Extension for Rural Events Permit

April 10, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee for March 26, 2026

April 7, 2026

County Board Members Pitch “Granny Flats,” Hobby Farm Zoning, and Farmland Mitigation in LRMP Brainstorm

April 5, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee for May 5, 2026

May 15, 2026

Access Will County Dial-A-Ride Reports Massive Growth After Consolidating Paratransit Services

May 14, 2026

Committee Advances Nearly $212,000 in Road and Facility Contracts for Jackson Township and Monee

May 11, 2026

Will County Committee Hits Brakes on License Plate Reader Agreements Awaiting Privacy Policy Review

May 11, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Health & Safety Committee for April 2, 2026

April 17, 2026

Will County Animal Protection Services Advises Against Multi-Campus Shelter Model

April 15, 2026

Sunny Hill Nursing Home Implements Enhanced Infection Control and Safety Measures

April 13, 2026

Will County Expands Narcan Distribution Amid Shifts in Opioid Overdose Demographics

April 11, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Legislative Committee for May 5, 2026

May 19, 2026

Legislative Committee: Federal Update Highlights $79 Billion ICE Funding and DHS Reconciliation

May 17, 2026

Will County Legislative Committee: Pushes Forward with Ban on Cryptocurrency Kiosks

May 15, 2026

Legislative Committee Advances Resolution Opposing Kidney Disease Treatment Delegation Act

May 13, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Landfill Committee for February 10, 2026

March 5, 2026

Committee Approves $740,000 Compressor to Boost RNG Plant Uptime

March 4, 2026

Will County Board Advised on Strict “Judicial” Role Ahead of Landfill Expansion Application

March 1, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Landfill Committee for Jan. 13, 2026

January 30, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Planning and Zoning Commission for May 5, 2026

May 16, 2026

Highland Liquors Cleared for Video Gaming Expansion Following Zoning Approval

May 15, 2026

Commission Approves Massive Lake Michigan Water Infrastructure Project for Troy Township

May 13, 2026

Green Garden Solar Project Cleared to Implement Higher “Agrivoltaic” Standards

May 11, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee for April 14, 2026

April 18, 2026

Ad-Hoc Committee: County Lowers Air Rifle Age to 13, Finds Airsoft Guns Beyond Local Regulatory Reach

April 17, 2026

Ad-Hoc Committee: County’s Lack of Home Rule Stifles Effort to Ban Kratom and Non-Nicotine Vapes

April 17, 2026

Ad-Hoc Committee: New State Laws Force Shift in How Police Handle Student Cannabis and Tobacco Violations

April 16, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Committee of the Whole for Dec. 2025

December 19, 2025

Pace Expands I-55 Service and Launches ‘VanGo’ in Joliet

December 17, 2025

Will County Board Members Question Fairness of New Transit Tax Structure

December 14, 2025

Regional Transit Agencies Tout New State Funding, Prepare for Shift to ‘NITA’

December 13, 2025

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Illinois News More Illinois →

Illinois Quick Hits: Tornadoes, storms cause damage, outages

June 12, 2026

Cook County offers loans after latest tax bill delays

June 11, 2026

Illinois Quick Hits: Storms cause damage, closures

June 11, 2026

Extension of pension buyout program to drop $144B liability

June 11, 2026

Schools face bus funding, cost challenges

June 11, 2026

‘Family Month’ backer cites biology, declining birth rates in defense of resolution

June 11, 2026

Aldermen say lawmakers failed to address illegal cannabis sales near schools

June 11, 2026

Illinois Quick Hits: Oak Park woman charged with child care fraud

June 11, 2026

National News More national →

Two Republicans to face off in redrawn California district

June 12, 2026

Poll: Majority of voters support diplomacy with Iran as Trump claims deal struck

June 12, 2026

Another Guatemalan smuggling ring busted, this time in Ohio

June 12, 2026

DOJ: More than 475k children trafficked to US under Biden, 300k unaccounted for

June 12, 2026

East-Mediterranean ‘commerce-over-conflict’ energy partnership launches in Houston

June 11, 2026

Feds suspend funding to Los Angeles homelessness agency

June 11, 2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro talks tariffs and Canadian sovereignty in trip to Ontario

June 11, 2026

Trump taps Jay Clayton as new DNI, too late to salvage FISA vote

June 11, 2026