County program becoming model for nation Will County continues to be a leader in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program as the United States Department of Housing … Read more ›
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From the community
North Providence Ridge Cemetery honored with Landmark Designation
The North Providence Ridge Cemetery is the latest addition to the rolls of the Will County Historic Preservation Commission due to the efforts of the … Read more ›
State agency to take action to revoke Hillcrest’s nursing home license
The Illinois Department of Public Health has taken action to revoke the license of a Joliet nursing home, where two suspicious deaths occurred within a six-month … Read more ›
Increase in Romeoville rentals spurs tougher housing inspection ordinance
With an increase in home and apartment rentals, Romeoville officials have decided to impose stricter rental inspection rules along with fines for landlords who do not comply. The original … Read more ›
Durbin named to House-Senate panel on transportation bill
Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›
County Board welcomes back longtime colleague
Will County Board members are welcoming back a former colleague. Henry Travis, 83, was appointed to fill out the remainder of Frank Stewart’s term as … Read more ›
Ambitious plan for village’s East Side approved by the Village Board
Romeoville trustees have adopted a plan for the village’s east side that includes a blueprint for transit-oriented development, residential development and open space projects. In early 2011, … Read more ›
From the community
119th Street Bike Path
Plainfield, IL — Construction work is expected to begin on the 119th Street Bike Path, from Heritage Meadows Drive to Olympic Drive, on Friday, April … Read more ›
Village decides to buy landmark building that housed popular restaurant
A shuttered restaurant in the heart of downtown Plainfield will soon be owned by the village. Trustees Monday agreed to buy the former Baci Ristorante, … Read more ›
Residents reach partial compromise with village over road, bridge
A group of Bolingbrook residents opposing the construction of a four-lane roadway and bridge that will run through their neighborhood has reached a partial compromise with … Read more ›
