A few weeks before some of the best shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throwers in the country try out for the London Olympics in … Read more ›
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South suburban track standouts excel at state meet
The TribLocal area South suburban schools produced an individual and a relay team state champion May 19 at the Illinois High School Association Track and … Read more ›
Plainfield South track team possesses skills and smarts
It’s not a requirement for the Plainfield South boys track and field team to have a National Honor Society president on its squad. But in … Read more ›
Skilling: As much rain this week as in past month
There will be no shortage of rain in the days to come. As much rain may fall over the coming five days — more than … Read more ›
From the community
Captioning the World, One Word at a Time
I remember the very first closed-captioning box, a special-order device that was sold at Sears. The purchase set my parents back several hundred dollars, but … Read more ›
From the community
Powerful New Book Expresses Words of Wisdom
JOLIET, IL ─ Providing inspiration and hope are the goals of a new book, Make Balance a Priority, which offers a visual and emotional perspective … Read more ›
Trustees dunk plans for a Dunkin Donuts
Plans for a Dunkin Donuts at the corner of routes 59 and 126 in Plainfield have been rejected after complaints from some nearby residents. Trustees voted 4-3 … Read more ›
Homer Glen residents say nay to deer culling, Palos referendum squeaks by
Homer Glen voters, by a 2-to-1 margin, said they oppose deer culling in local forest preserves in unofficial results in Tuesday’s advisory referendum on Will County’s culling … Read more ›
Homer Glen residents will have their say on deer culling on March 20
Homer Glen residents will have the chance to weigh in at the ballot booth on the issue of deer culling at two Will County forest … Read more ›
Road to casino renamed Hollywood Road
A short stretch of road leading to the Hollywood Casino Joliet has been renamed Hollywood Road. The road was previously named Empress Road, which reflected the … Read more ›
