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
THE COAL CITY Intermediate School underwent a 20-month renovation which includes a reconstructed gymnasium with new athletic flooring, LED lighting and basketball standards.
Photo courtesy Unit 1 School District
07/07/2026 - 3:10pm
Coal City Community Unit School District #1 will celebrate the completion of major restoration and renovation work at Coal City Intermediate School with a dedication ceremony and guided tours on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
The event marks the reopening and...
Braidwood Region
07/07/2026 - 3:57pm
The Village of Diamond is using proceeds from video gaming to offset an increase in water rates for residents.
Costs for water use are typically about $50 every month for homeowners, but that amount is increasing to just under $56. The rate increase...
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