SPORTS HEADLINES

Wilmington Region

06/10/2021 - 3:47pm
New lane configuration on westbound I-80
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing Interstate 80/U.S. 30 interchange improvements, westbound I-80 lanes will split at Francis Road to accommodate a westbound center lane to be built between Francis Road and U...
Hometown Heroes displays complete
Wilmington offers thanks of the community to 209-U
Wilmington Library summer reading program brings colors to life
More lane closures on I-55
D’Orazio Ford looking for a new home

Coal City Region

06/11/2021 - 5:54pm
Energy working group negotiations to continue through weekend as new bill surfaces
SPRINGFIELD – The latest draft of an energy regulatory overhaul bill that has been in negotiations for months was unveiled late Thursday ahead of lawmakers’ planned return to the Capitol to vote on it next week. While the bill as it stands provides...
Illinois Tollway extends relief program
Neighbors weigh in on rink redevelopment
Career path paved by excellent educators
No more Español
Unit 1 implements college, career exploration class

Braidwood Region

06/08/2021 - 4:26pm
Braidwood Police Department readies for dispatch switch
The Braidwood Police Department is preparing to switch dispatching services. Last month, Braidwood Police Chief Todd Lyons said the city is inching closer to the date that the department will switch from Laraway Communications Center (LCC) to...
Summer reading kicks into gear at Fossil Ridge
Braidwood seeks residents for beautification committee
RCMS students take flight with kites
Elsner says farewell to Reed-Custer
Issue over new hire grows more intense in Braidwood

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