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Will County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Will County, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,257 in Will County, IL

  1. Schools: Going that extra mileRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Suburban Chicago News

    ... Manteno, Wilmington and Braidwood," Evans wrote in an e-mail. She also serves on two committees for Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education, traveling to those meetings up to four times per month. "I attend workshops and administrator ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  2. Outdoor enthusiasts mourn loss of fish carverRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Courier-News

    ... while working his job as a Nicor machinist. Cichy was working at a job site in Wheatland Township in northern Will County when a 67-year-old Aurora man drove his van off the road and into Cichy's excavating machine, pinning the Nicor worker ...

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    Related Topix: Energy, Nicor, Boat Disaster

  3. the American Dream - Struggle is worth itRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | PeoriaTimes-Observer

    ... law school. After graduation he had three job offers - a Chicago law firm, working for the state's attorney of Will County or going to work for Mike Mihm, then Peoria County State's Attorney. He took the job with Mihm becoming an assistant state's ...

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    Related Topix: Peoria County, IL, Manhattan, IL

  4. Nicor Worker Dies In Will County AccidentRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | cbs2chicago.com

    A utility worker died after a vehicle crash pinned him under an excavator Monday. Will County Sheriff's spokesman Pat Barry said the accident happened around 4:50 p.m. on Leverenz Road just east of Book Road. "A white ...

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    Related Topix: Energy, Nicor, Aurora, IL, Naperville, IL

  5. Worker dies after excavator flips onto himRead the original story

    Yesterday | Beacon News

    A utility worker died after a vehicle crash pinned him under an excavator Monday. Will County Sheriff's spokesman Pat Barry said the accident happened around 4:50 p.m. on Leverenz Road just east of Book Road. "A white Isuzu box van, driven by a ...

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    Related Topix: Aurora, IL, Energy, Nicor, Naperville, IL

  6. Library ProgramsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Lincoln-Way Sun

    ... at the library. Drop off single-use household batteries near library entrance. This program is being offered by Will County Land Use Department. Senior Read: 9-11 a.m. Reading room is open for seniors to browse magazines and newspapers. Baby time: ...

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    Related Topix: Libraries, Life, Hobbies, Crochet, Family, Kids, Manhattan, IL, Elwood, IL

  7. Three ticketed for suspended licensesRead the original story

    Tuesday | Morris Daily Herald

    ... Nov. 21, by Minooka police. A computer check showed his license was suspended and that he was wanted in Will County. Ball was taken to the Minooka Police Department, where he posted $100 on the suspended license ticket and $300 bond on the Will ...

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    Related Topix: Minooka, IL, Morris, IL

  8. Woman spends decade trying to save depotRead the original story

    Yesterday | Herald News

    ... about a Massachusetts senator who helped save a similar train depot. But in the end, it was a conversation with Will County Executive Larry Walsh that tipped the scales and saved the depot from demolition. The Wilmington City Council had been ...

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    Related Topix: Wilmington, IL, Wilmington, IL, US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Joliet, IL

  9. H1N1 clinic setRead the original story

    Yesterday | Lincoln-Way Sun

    The Will County Health Department will offer a free H1N1 walk-in community clinic from 3-9 p.m. Monday at Lockport East High School, 1333 E. 7th St.

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    Related Topix: Lockport, IL, Mokena, IL

  10. New Renwick bridge in 2012Read the original story

    Yesterday | Lincoln-Way Sun

    ... approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Most of the project, 80 percent, is federally funded. Will County agreed to pay for 10 percent, the township and village each 5 percent. When Reichert refused to change his plan back to a high ...

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    Related Topix: Plainfield, IL

  11. Schools chief taken for granted?Read the original story

    Yesterday | Lincoln-Way Sun

    When Fairmont School District searches for a new superintendent this year, board President Joe Ryan won't pick someone who wants extra compensation for writing grants.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Plainfield, IL, Fairmont, IL, Joliet, IL

  12. Nicor worker dies after accidentRead the original story

    Yesterday | 301 Moved Permanently

    ... guy was yelling 'Jerry! Jerry! Are you OK?'" "He was really pinned in there. It's tragic. The poor guy." Will County Sheriff's spokesman Pat Barry said the accident happened around 5 p.m. on Leverenz Road just east of Book Road. "A white Isuzu box ...

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    Related Topix: Energy, Nicor, Naperville, IL

  13. 19-Year-Old Charged With Sexual Abuse Of TeenagersRead the original story

    Tuesday | cbs2chicago.com

    ... Grove (formerly of Naperville), the release said. After extensive interviews with victims, the Will County State's Attorney's office filed six counts of criminal sexual abuse, all Class A misdemeanors, the release said. ...

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    Related Topix: Naperville, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  14. Deer stories: Illinois Hunting ReportRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday | Chicago Sun-Times

    ... corn making things difficult, Some Downstate areas resembled swamps more than anything. Kurt Kowalczyk of Will County went to his Downstate spot, but he reported, ``The land I hunt is flooded still from October. Did not see a deer all three days.'' ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Hunting

  15. a Light Up the Holidaysa festival returns to ring in holiday seasonRead the original story

    Tuesday | Morris Daily Herald

    ... Rescue and their new families, along with USF students, alumni, employees and friends. The parade begins at the Will County Building at Jackson and Chicago streets, runs south on Chicago Street to Jefferson Street, then east to Scott Street. ...

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    Related Topix: Joliet, IL, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

  16. Plainfield schools' $1.6 million dollar manRead the original story

    Tuesday | Herald News

    Facing a $7.5 million deficit in March, Plainfield School Board touted that Superintendent John Harper agreed to freeze his salary for a year.

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    Related Topix: Plainfield, IL

  17. Joliet crash victims awarded record settlementRead the original story

    Tuesday | Herald News

    ... while riding a motorcycle in southwest suburban Joliet. The settlement is a record for a personal injury case in Will County, according to a release from the law office of Cogan & McNabola. The accident happened in 2006 when Richard Wright and his ...

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    Related Topix: Joliet, IL

  18. Nicor Utility Worker Pinned, Killed By ExcavatorRead the original story

    Tuesday | cbs2chicago.com

    ... Isuzu driven by Thomas Williams, 67, of Aurora, ran off the road and struck a back-hoe working on a ditch, said Will County Sheriff's Department spokesman Pat Barry. The back-hoe toppled over, pinning a 52-year-old man underneath, ...

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    Related Topix: Energy, Nicor, Naperville, IL, Aurora, IL

  19. Man dies after ditch-digger incidentRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | Daily Herald

    ... he unidentified man is believed to be from Hinkley, is married, and was with Nicor for 30 years, officials said. Will County Sheriff's police are investigating.

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    Related Topix: Naperville, IL, Energy, Nicor

  20. Fire service fight heads to courtRead the original story

    Tuesday | The SouthtownStar

    ... proposed referendum about fire service in the I-80 corridor can appear on the Feb. 2 primary election ballot in Will County. The referendum question must be certified in Cook County, where the Orland Fire District originated. Stephen DiNolfo, ...

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    Related Topix: Mokena, IL