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Wilmington Region

03/12/2024 - 4:21pm
The clock is ticking for Wilmington’s Gemini Giant. As of Monday, there was a bid of $45,000 for the giant on the Grafe Auction website (grafeaution.com/event/the-launching-pad). Since 1965, the Gemini Giant has been Wilmington’s...

Coal City Region

03/12/2024 - 4:10pm
Spring Road between Broadway Street and the Union Pacific Railroad in Coal City, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through March 18. Work has not been planned during the weekend, and the road will remain open for school buses, garbage...

Braidwood Region

03/12/2024 - 4:28pm
The Braidwood Park District’s Annual Children’s Easter egg hunt in the Old Smokey City Park will take place on Saturday, March 23, starting promptly at 1 p.m. with the youngest age group. Age groups are as follows: • 1-3 years (Tee-Ball Field)...

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