Wilmington Region
THE RECENTLY RESTORED Joliet Army Ammunition Plant Guardhouse is located one mile east of Route 66 along South Arsenal Road, near the village of Symerton. The guardhouse once stood as the security checkpoint for White Circle Group 60 where the headquarters and 48 other buildings, including housing, were known as the Elwood Ordinance Plant. The restoration was donated by union labor members of the Three Rivers Construction Alliance.
Photo by Eric Fisher
07/07/2026 - 3:52pm
If everything goes according to plan, the Village of Symerton may experience something it rarely sees — a traffic jam.
And Mayor Eli Geiss couldn't be happier about it.
The tiny Will County community of roughly 106 residents is preparing to welcome...
Coal City Region
SMALL TOWN THEATRICS will present the Tony Award winning musical Parade this weekend in the Coal City Performing Arts Center. The musical tells the true story of the wrongful conviction and lyncing of Leo Frank.
07/14/2026 - 3:37pm
Coal City’s Small Town Theatrics will present Parade, the Tony Award-winning musical that tells a powerful and deeply moving true story of justice, prejudice and resilience, this weekend.
Described as daring, innovative and bold, Parade transports...
Braidwood Region
DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS have set up the Old Smokey Park pavilion in Braidwood for Bingo, concessions and other activities for the 45th annual Braidwood Summerfest.
07/14/2026 - 3:57pm
The only thing hotter than the weather this season will be the 45th Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest rolling into town July 16-19. This year's theme, "100 Years of Mother Road Kicks," celebrates the centennial of historic Route 66—a highway...
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