Wilmington Region
WILLY WILDCAT, wearing a grass shirt and Hawaiian shirt, watches the WHS Spiritline perform during half-time of a recent home football game.
Photo by Eric Fisher
10/01/2024 - 4:24pm
The energy at WHS sporting events has been through the roof thanks to the town’s beloved school mascot, Willy the Wildcat.
It’s no question Willy has been killing his job of keeping the crowd entertained and in good spirits. It just makes you...
Coal City Region
THE RAILROAD CROSSING on Division Street (Illinois 113) in Coal City will close Monday for repairs by BNSF workers. During the five-day closing, traffic will be detoured onto other streets where there are crossings. Motorists are being asked to use alternative routes as traffic backups are being expected.
Photo by Elaine Ohlund-Fisher
10/01/2024 - 4:33pm
nt of Transportation is warning motorists that Illinois 113 will be closed for repairs at the BNSF Railroad crossing in Coal City on Monday, Oct. 7, for approximately five days.
A posted detour will direct eastbound Illinois 113 traffic to use...
Braidwood Region
10/01/2024 - 4:35pm
The Sept. 24 Braidwood City Council meeting raised the subject of First Amendment Rights at public forums.
In summary, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects five fundamental freedoms, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech...
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