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Frankfort officials may ask voters to up its sales tax rate to 8 percent from 7 percent to boost stagnating revenues.

Frankfort may try to increase sales tax

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Frankfort officials are considering a November referendum to increase the village's sales tax by 1 percent to boost stagnate revenues. The village currently has one of the lowest sales taxes...

Hundreds attended Will County's Hero Helps Heroin Summit last week in Romeoville, where 42 organizations passed out information and state and local officials discussed efforts to battle this public health crisis.

Efforts to battle opioid crisis are ‘starting to pay off’ in Will County, officials say

May 21, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

The number of opioid-related deaths has risen steadily in Will County in the past few years, but officials at a forum on the problem said progress has been made in...

Will County officials could approve three more solar farms at its May 17 meeting.

Will County advances plans for 3 solar farms

May 21, 2019 at 10:23 p.m.

Will County officials agreed to advance plans for three solar farms after addressing concerns by the agricultural community that land would be returned to its original condition. As county board's...

A northbound Metra train struck a child's bicycle Monday evening as it approached the New Lenox station, officials said. (Daily Southtown file)

Will County considering New Lenox mayor for Metra board

May 21, 2019 at 10:24 p.m.

After months of struggling over who to appoint to the Metra board, Will County officials might have a name they can agree on. The appointment of New Lenox Mayor Tim...

Will County will host its seventh annual Hero Helps Community Summit on the opioid crisis May 11 in Romeoville.

Will County summit to address opioid problem for 7th year

May 21, 2019 at 10:20 p.m.

The 7th annual Hero Helps Community Summit on opioid problems in Will County and Illinois Friday will provide the latest information on the work being done to address the issue....

The family of fallen Will County Sheriff's Correctional Officer Kevin Brewer watch as the Lockport Police Honor Guard presents the wreath at the Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday afternoon on the lawn of the Will County Courthouse.

‘Remembering is not enough’: Will County honors fallen officers, families

May 21, 2019 at 10:24 p.m.

Hundreds turned out Thursday to honor the 35 law enforcement officers in Will County who died in the line of duty as the Police Chiefs Association of Will County's sponsored...

Will County Health Department officials warn of the dangers of synthetic cannabis products, such as K2, which are not safe nor legal.

Will County health officials warn of ‘fake weed’

May 21, 2019 at 10:23 p.m.

It's known as Scooby Snax, Tai High, K2, and more simply, fake weed. It's the "fake" element that has caused concern as synthetic cannabis has led to four deaths in...

Wendy’s supervisor charged with criminal sexual abuse in Mokena

May 21, 2019 at 10:23 p.m.

A supervisor of a Wendy's restaurant in Mokena has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse of an underage female employee, according to the Will County sheriff's office. Philip W....

Gail Bragg (left) and Natalie Lara work on projects behind the scenes at the Fairmont food pantry.

‘We all need to help our neighbors’: Lewis program connects students with Fairmont community

May 21, 2019 at 10:19 p.m.

After spending this past semester working with Fairmont residents, seven Lewis University students learned that small actions can leave a significant impact. Since January, students in Lewis' peace studies class...

Some Will County schools want voters to approve a 1 percent sales tax to generate revenue for building improvements.

Will County schools seek retail sales tax to boost revenue

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

About half of Illinois' 102 counties have implemented a sales tax to benefit its schools, and now there is a similar effort underway in Will County, according to local school...

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