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Tuesday night's tornado felled more than a dozen trees in Manhattan, including this one, which did not damage the duplex on Trask Street.

Tornado damage closes Manhattan post office

May 21, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

The Manhattan post office was closed Wednesday after a tornado damaged portions of its roof, officials said. National Weather Service officials confirmed that a funnel cloud was sighted in Wilton...

Storm clouds move over a subdivision in Manhattan, Ill., on June 26, 2018.

Officials confirm 2 tornadoes in Will County, 1 in Kane; Manhattan post office damaged; hot weather on the way

May 23, 2019 at 1:00 a.m.

The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday that two tornadoes struck Tuesday night in Will County — one in southwest suburban Manhattan, where the post office was damaged, and a less-potent...

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley (center) cuts through yellow police tape to dedicate the new Public Safety Complex Tuesday morning. Joining Kelley are (from left) board member Herb Brooks Jr., County Executive Larry Walsh, Speaker Jim Moustis, and board member Ray Tuminello.

Will County dedicates new public safety complex

May 21, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

Cutting a yellow police tape, Will County officials dedicated the new Public Safety Complex in Joliet. The $33 million, 87,000 square foot center at Laraway Road and US Route 52...

Will County Sheriff offers safe spot to complete online transactions

May 21, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley is now offering residents a safe spot to complete internet transactions offline. In a free partnership with OfferUp, signage has been installed designating an area...

Will County eyes solar facility at landfill

May 21, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

Will County officials are considering developing a solar facility on its Prairie View Landfill in Wilmington. At its Thursday’s board meeting, members are expected to consider authorizing County Executive Larry...

Jessica Prince-Sharrar hangs a quilt depicting the landscape of Yellowstone National Park at the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The district is the only host in Illinois that will show all 177 quilts in the "Inspired by the National Parks" traveling exhibit.

Traveling art exhibit on national parks opens in Will County

May 21, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

An exhibit displaying the natural beauty of national parks in a dramatically designed series of picturesque quilts opened Sunday in Will County after traveling the country for nearly three years....

TCF Bank robbed in Lemont, police say

May 21, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

A TCF Bank inside a grocery store in Lemont was robbed Thursday morning, Lemont police said. No weapon was displayed during the robbery at 10 a.m. at the bank in...

Will County residents expressed concerns about property values, noise, and chemicals from proposed solar farms.

Will County residents weigh in on proposed solar farms

May 21, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

After residents voiced concerns, proposals for three solar farms in Will County were tabled while officials try to include provisions of new state legislation that is expected to be signed...

Environmentalists appeal ruling on Illiana toll road

May 21, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

Environmental groups filed a petition to ask the Illinois Appellate Court to reconsider its recent ruling against them regarding the proposed Illiana toll road. According to the appeal this week,...

Under the guidance of artist John McDavitt (right), Kilie Billings takes a turn painting the mural at the Lockport Library.

Community invited to help paint mural at Lockport library

May 21, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

The images of Abe Lincoln and William Gooding are slowly coming to life in the children’s department of the White Oak Library’s Lockport Branch under the skilled hands of muralist...

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