Wilmington Region
OVER 10,000 CARDS—Hank Alberico, a second grader at Steven’s Intermediate School, displays a fistful of baseball cards that were given to him after writing a letter to Santa wishing for new cards to add to his collection.
Photo by Eric Fisher
01/06/2026 - 3:25pm
A letter to Santa written by a Steven’s Intermediate School second grader did more than make it onto the front page of the Free Press Advocate, it set a chain of generosity in motion that turned one young baseball fan’s Christmas break into...
Coal City Region
IN 2026 the village of Coal City will assess whether to renovate, rebuild or combine the police department building at 545 South Broadway Street with the village hall building next door.
01/06/2026 - 3:18pm
The opening of a new residential development, more green space and some road improvements are on the way for Coal City in 2026.
In an interview with the Courant, Mayor Dave Spesia previewed some of the issues that are coming up in the new year for...
Braidwood Region
BRAIDWOOD’S NEWEST police officer, Ashton Harvey (left) was recently sworn in by Braidwood Mayor Todd Lyons.
Photo by Rose Panieri
01/06/2026 - 3:31pm
The Braidwood City Council recently voted to spend $25,000 for a comprehensive plan that will be used as a guide for upgrading the city’s existing parks.
The city plans to hire Hitchcock Design Group of Naperville for a comprehensive master parks...
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