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Board Splits Along Party Lines to Approve 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda
Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board adopted its 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda in…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education for February 19, 2026
Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education Meeting | February 19, 2026 NEW LENOX – The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210…
Scrap Metal Drop-Off Near Mokena Approved by Single Vote
Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: A contested proposal for an outdoor recyclable material drop-off facility in…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena School District 159 for February 18, 2026
Mokena School District 159 Meeting | February 18, 2026 The Mokena School District 159 Board of Education met on Wednesday,…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees for February 18, 2026
Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees Meeting | February 18, 2026 Meeting SummaryThe Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees met…
Advisory Committee Debates Rigor of Online Summer School Options
Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The District 210 Advisory Committee reported on…
Group Presents Allegations of 2024 Voter Roll Errors to County Board
Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a resolution calling for the review…
Elementary PE Teacher Recognized for Raising Over Half a Million Dollars for Heart Health
Mokena School District 159 Meeting | February 18, 2026 Article Summary: Mokena Elementary School PE teacher Steve Hippleheuser was honored for…
Contracts Approved for New West Principal and District Technology Director
Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Board appointed Dr. Jennifer Killeen as…
Board Member Clashes with Colleagues Over Meeting Minutes and Bill Review Transparency
Mokena School District 159 Meeting | February 18, 2026 Article Summary: A disagreement over the level of detail included in meeting…
Board Approves $479,000 Wireless Network Overhaul to Replace Aging Tech
Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Board of Education approved a $479,526.96…
Principals Present Mid-Year Data Showing Gains in Writing and Math Proficiency
Mokena School District 159 Meeting | February 18, 2026 Article Summary: Mokena School District 159 principals presented mid-year updates on their…