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Celebration of Life Set for Detective Tim Jones at His Alma Mater
By Claude Martinez. Tinley Park – On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a memorial service will be held at Tinley Park High School (TPHS) for Detective Tim Jones, 34, an alumnus of TPHS, a Park Forest… Read more
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Centennial Celebration Brings Baseball Back Inside Old Joliet Prison Walls
By Claude Martinez. Joliet – The Route 66 Centennial is almost here and will begin in 2026. Route 66 was established in 1926 and is known as the “Mother Road,” running from Chicago to Los… Read more
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Little Buckaroos Bring Big Smiles to Nova Quarter Horses
By Nuha Abdessalam. Updated: November 15, 2025, 9:37 a.m. Mokena – The youngest horse lovers got their chance to ride Thursday morning at Nova Quarter Horses, Inc. The stable, located at 10129 W. 187th St.,… Read more
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Traynere responds to alleged cybercrime
By Nuha Abdessalam and edited by Claude Martinez. Updated 7/19/24 at 11:06 P.M. Will County Board Democratic Leader Jacqueline Traynere sets the record straight on the alleged cybercrime email infringement by Will County Republican Board… Read more
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The Richards Bulldogs are bouncing back for the 2024 football season
By Claude Martinez. Updated 7/18/24 at 7:42 A.M. Last year, the Harold L. Richards Bulldogs fell short In the second round of the IHSA 6A State Tournament; where they lost 52 to 51 vs Glenwood.… Read more
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Charity Golf Outing for The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
By Claude Martinez . Update 8/12/24 at 7:24 P.M. The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is hosting a charity golf invitational at the Hickory Hills Country Club on Thursday, August 15. The board secretary for… Read more
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Balich holds news conference over alleged cyber crime by political opponent
By Nuha Abdessalam and edited by Claude Martinez. Updated 7/9/24 at 2:29 P.M. Will County Republican Board Leader Steve Balich calls for a news conference to address the alleged cybercrime involving opposing Democratic Leader Jackie… Read more
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Free Disaster Preparedness Training program in New Lenox
By Claude Martinez. Photos by the Village of New Lenox. The Village of New Lenox is hosting a Disaster Preparedness Training program for free this September and early October. This 20-hour essential Community Emergency Response… Read more
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4th of July Firework displays in Will County and the south suburbs of Cook 2024
For the 4th of July this year, there are many firework displays available to you! WCCN has curated a firework display list for Will county and the south suburbs of Cook county. Will County: South… Read more
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Homer Township’s 2nd annual PetFest
By Nuha Abdessalam and edited by Claude Martinez. The weather aligned on Saturday, June 15; the sun was beaming as Homer Township celebrated its second annual Pet Fest! Under the cool shade of the tented… Read more
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HomerFest 2024 has so much to offer
By Nuha Abdessalam. *Updated on 6/20/24 at 1:54 p.m.* HomerFest is just around the corner, offering residents and nonresidents a four-day opportunity for a fun-filled weekend with family and friends. From Thursday, June 27, to… Read more
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Taste of Joliet 2024
By Claude Martinez. Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., will be the host of the 2024 Taste of Joliet from Friday June 21, to Sunday June 23. Last year, the Taste of Joliet brought… Read more
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Father’s Day horseback riding at Nova Quarter Horses, Inc.
By Claude Martinez and article edited by Nuha Abdessalam. For father’s day this year dads are choosing to spend it off of the golf course and on the saddle. In Mokena, 10129 W. 187th Street,… Read more
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