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Janis Joplin never settled Braidwood ticket

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Joliet Park District selling, Hawk Auto may be buying

Joliet Park District selling, Hawk Auto may be buying

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Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, stores, roads and more

Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, stores, roads and more

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Joliet park board approves West Park contract

Local News 6:10 pm

State wants historical report on Nowell Park bathhouse

Local News 6:00 pm

Lawsuit: Cat named 'Trouble' attacked girl in Joliet

Local News 5:57 pm
Will County Felony Files: July 28, 2017

Will County Felony Files: July 28, 2017

Lists 5:01 pm
Abrell: It's time to support SB1, get funding to schools

Abrell: It's time to support SB1, get funding to schools

Column 2:02 pm
What does a $5 million home look like? Take a look inside this New Lenox home

What does a $5 million home look like? Take a look inside this New Lenox home

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City softball: Traina's glove helps Quack Pack/Bedrocks win Competitive title

City softball: Traina's glove helps Quack Pack/Bedrocks win Competitive title

Local Sports 4:11 pm
City softball: Searing, Fore!Gerber Collision win Rec D title

City softball: Searing, Fore!Gerber Collision win Rec D title

Local Sports 4:12 pm
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HealthJuly 25, 2017
Schwarber powers streaking Cubs to 6-3 win over White Sox

Schwarber powers streaking Cubs to 6-3 win over White Sox

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April 25, 2017
Prep sports: Official Bill Laude inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame

Prep sports: Official Bill Laude inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame

Prep Sports10:54 pm
'Obamacare' repeal reeling after Senate defeat

'Obamacare' repeal reeling after Senate defeat

Nation/World 6:32 am
225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

ListsJuly 24, 2017
2016 Will County Readers Choice: Results

2016 Will County Readers Choice: Results

CommunityApril 25, 2017

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Shorewood Crossroads Festival to be held Aug. 4 to Aug. 6

Shorewood Crossroads Festival to be held Aug. 4 to Aug. 6

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Will County Felony Files: July 28, 2017

Will County Felony Files: July 28, 2017

5:01 pm
City softball: Traina's glove helps Quack Pack/Bedrocks win Competitive title

City softball: Traina's glove helps Quack Pack/Bedrocks win Competitive title

2:58 pm
City softball: Searing, Fore!Gerber Collision win Rec D title

City softball: Searing, Fore!Gerber Collision win Rec D title

2:55 pm
Janis Joplin never settled Braidwood ticket

Janis Joplin never settled Braidwood ticket

12:46 pm
Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, stores, roads and more

Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, stores, roads and more

10:55 am
What does a $5 million home look like? Take a look inside this New Lenox home

What does a $5 million home look like? Take a look inside this New Lenox home

10:45 am
Will County Forest Preserve photo contest winners chosen for May and June

Will County Forest Preserve photo contest winners chosen for May and June

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Joliet DRC holds fundraiser

Joliet DRC holds fundraiser

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She's a little bit country – and now you can be, too

She's a little bit country – and now you can be, too

July 27, 2017
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Local News

Joliet Park District selling, Hawk Auto may be buying

Joliet Park District selling, Hawk Auto may be buying

JOLIET – The Joliet Park District has a deal to sell off a piece of the Wedgewood Golf Course along Route 59. and it may be for a car dealer…
8:11 pm
  • Joliet park board approves West Park contract
  • State wants historical report on Nowell Park bathhouse
  • Lawsuit: Cat named 'Trouble' attacked girl in Joliet
  • Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce to hold Career Fair

State

Downers Grove District 99 discusses policy encouraging staff, students to stand for pledge

Downers Grove District 99 discusses policy encouraging staff, students to stand for pledge

DOWNERS GROVE – A decision by the Community High School District 99 Board to encourage students and staff to participate each day in recitin…
11:53 pm
  • No movement on 1st day of Illinois special session on school funding
  • Illinois governor calls another special session on education
  • Korean War soldier missing 66 years to get Illinois burial
  • ‘League of Their Own’ turns 25 and continues to inspire

Nation & World

Russia orders cut in U.S. diplomats in reaction to sanctions

Russia orders cut in U.S. diplomats in reaction to sanctions

MOSCOW – Russia's Foreign Ministry ordered a reduction in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia on Friday and said it was closing down a U.…
8:57 am
  • 'Obamacare' repeal reeling after Senate defeat
  • GOP health care push up in the air after key senators threaten to withdraw support
  • Tablets to be x-rayed separately in new U.S. airport security screening
  • Dems slam President Donald Trump's military transgender ban; GOP caught by surprise

Local Sports

Prep sports: Official Bill Laude inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame

Prep sports: Official Bill Laude inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame

FRANKFORT – Throughout an officiating career that has lasted more than half a century, Bill Laude wa…
July 27, 2017
  • Area roundup: Vice, Miller, Doyle commit to Western Michigan
  • Prep football: Morris could be tough in the trenches
  • Prep football: Sullivan joining parade of Plainfield East linemen to major colleges
  • Prep sports: Lockport's Joe Cunnane humbled by national most valuable award

Chicago Sports

Cubs beat White Sox; Kris Bryant ejected

Cubs beat White Sox; Kris Bryant ejected

CHICAGO – If you had to bet before the game, you’d most likely say that Cubs pitcher John Lackey would be ejected for arguing with an umpire…
July 25, 2017
  • Hendricks struggles with velocity; Cubs hitters strand 12 in loss
  • Depth on D Blackhawks' biggest obstacle to new Cup quest
  • Moustakas homers twice as Royals beat White Sox, 7-2
  • Cubs earn good feeling with comeback win

Lifestyle

Shorewood Crossroads Festival to be held Aug. 4 to Aug. 6

Shorewood Crossroads Festival to be held Aug. 4 to Aug. 6

SHOREWOOD – The annual Shorewood Crossroads Festival is set for Aug. 4 through Aug. 6 at Cene's Four Seasons Park, 25520 W Seil Road, in Sho…
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  • Joliet resident earns awards at 4-H horse show
  • Shorewood’s ‘Ma Spa’ pampers mothers
  • Joliet music educator quarterfinalist for award
  • Lockport culinary chefs score high for creations

Opinion

Abrell: It's time to support SB1, get funding to schools

Abrell: It's time to support SB1, get funding to schools

As you are aware, the Illinois General Assembly recently passed a long-overdue budget for the state. The new budget requires public educatio…
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  • Editorial cartoon
  • Joliet Noon Lions Club part of several events
  • Gov. Rauner should do his job, sign Senate Bill 1
  • Pornography continues to be issue

Business

225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

For Sale: $244,900 Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a huge lot in the heart of town! Original woo…
July 24, 2017
  • The Salon Professional Academy explains benefits of deep conditioning for hair
  • The Salon Professional Academy offers ideas for trendy short hairstyles
  • Photographic Arts Society Annual Summer Exhibit to open in Aug. at Gallery Seven
  • 6 best local restaurants for a hot dog in Will County

Letters to the Editor

  • Joliet Noon Lions Club part of several events
  • Gov. Rauner should do his job, sign Senate Bill 1
  • Pornography continues to be issue
  • Rebutting health care and Trump deceit letters
  • Stop all the Rialto coverage
  • Cubs have a double rainbow
  • Trump embarrassing himself
  • Letter: Health care affects everyone
  • Letter: Flood insurance more important now than ever
  • Letter: Thanks for those who donated to horse barn
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