The first federal government shutdown in 17 years will not impact the National Weather Service website.
Less popular than lice and cockroaches, says new Public Policy Poll. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blames Speaker John Boehner.
What the government shutdown means for citizens.
Will County Judge Gerald Kinney and State's Attorney James Glasgow are fighting a subpoena from a former county board member who claims old boyfriends circulated "intimate" photos of her.
The money was originally intended to help fund construction on a new recreation center.
Longtime Village President Rick Chapman will seek Tom Cross' seat in 2014.
The infected bird was discovered in the 23000 block of Ash Street.
Three to four volunteers are being sought for each of five councils.
Mark Batinick on Sunday announced he intends to run for state representative.
Don't just yell, says Reboot Illinois. Sound Off via a new citizen engagement tool that will make it easier than ever to share your views on our state's problems.
The Plainfield Village Board also approved strategic plan objectives for 2013-18, which includes such goals as connecting 143rd Street to Route 126.
Democrat Laurie Summers announced Wednesday that she plans to run in the March primary.
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Channahon resident will oppose incumbent democrat Bill Foster.
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Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
No cases of human infection reported in Will County yet, but there's been one in Cook County and three in other parts of the state.
Thousands of them, in fact. The mayor sees an economic opportunity in drawing Chicago-area same-sex couples to his state to wed.
An old boyfriend of Former Republican County Board Member Kathleen Konicki denied plotting to embarrass her with "personal" photographs.
The animal is Will County's fourth case of wildlife rabies this year; other cases have been confirmed in Plainfield and Joliet.
The phony email message about problems with a package delivery entices people to open an attachment that allows personal info to be lifted from a computer.
U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.
Durkin (R-Western Springs) was elected Thursday to replace outgoing House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego).
Fear is that human cases will begin to surface in the region next.
Electors voted overwhelmingly to allow the township to renovate the existing highway department building, rather than remodeling the township headquarters on 91st Street.
The first day to submit petitions is Nov. 25.
The Will County Sheriff's Office lieutenant said he will announce his candidacy Friday. One other Dem, and two Republicans have also announced.
Purchased OK'ed at a special meeting Monday night.
The board will also take action on the liquor license application for the new Capri restaurant in downtown Plainfield.
An official announcement could come in the next few weeks.
The law's sponsor, Sen. Jim Oberweis, says the updated speed limit reflects the reality of driving speeds in Illinois.
Trustees have discussed the need to pare down the number of special events held in Plainfield each year.
New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Rules will govern how surveillance footage of the Ottawa Street Pool is used, and who can see it.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed new laws Thursday "to protect the health of Illinois youth."
For the rest of the year, meetings will be moved from the recreation/administration center to a downtown Plainfield building.
Commissioners approved a contract with a labor law firm on Wednesday.
Two new judges, including the first Latino judge in the history of Will County, will be sworn in Wednesday.