IDOT closes Stuenkel Road/Harlem Avenue intersection for road work

UNIVERSITY PARK | The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a construction project at the intersection of Stuenkel Road and Interstate 57 from west of Ridgeland Avenue to west of Harlem Avenue in the University Park/Monee area began Monday.

D.201-U communications coordinator considered top media specialist

CRETE | For years, industry leaders have been recognized for the positive impact they have made in their profession, in their company, and in their local community by the time they have reached a certain age.

Crete-Monee celebrates its state champs

CRETE | Chants such as “C-R-E-T-E, M-O-N-E-E, Fight! Fight! Fight!” echoed through the gymnasium Wednesday while some 1,600 students and about 100 area residents of Crete-Monee High School celebrated the football team's first state championship.

Crete OKs resolution for locally controlled airport authority

CRETE | Tired of outside parties who do not understand their position on the proposed south suburban airport, officials from several communities have decided to ask for a locally controlled airport authority.

Third airport proponents push officials to move forward

CHICAGO | A coalition of clergy and business owners from the south suburbs said Tuesday they will not let the absence of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., stop them from urging government officials to develop a new airport in Will County.

National Adoption Month celebrates 'win-win' event

CROWN POINT | With cake and punch, the Alexander family celebrated the official addition of three members Friday morning.

Family challenging eminent domain use for Peotone airport

JOLIET | A Will County judge will be asked on Friday to schedule a hearing to consider the merits of a lawsuit by the state that seeks to take the property of a rural Will County family for use as part of the Chicago-area airport proposed near Peotone.

Illinois couple sentenced for million-dollar fraud

CHICAGO | The U.S. Department of Justice says a Will County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing more than $1 million through an investment scheme.

Illinois transportation officials pleased third airport site specified by FAA

GLENWOOD | Illinois Department of Transportation officials have learned exactly where a new airport proposed for rural Will County near Peotone would be constructed.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

MONEE | More than 100 members of clergy and activists gathered on a plot of land between Monee, Peotone and Beecher for a symbolic blessing of the land where Illinois state officials say a new Chicago-area airport someday may be built.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

Judy Ogalla, a third-generation farmer who works the land near the site of a proposed south suburban airport, stands on a tractor in protest Saturday at a blessing of the land in Will County.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

Signs expressing opposition to a proposed south suburban airport stand Saturday near West Offner and South Will Center roads in rural Will County. Religious and community leaders from the south suburbs participated in a blessing of the land Saturday near the site of the proposed airport.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

Homeowner Bill Kelso, with sign in background, is framed by community leaders and suburban Chicago clergymen standing on a flatbed trailer during a blessing of the land Saturday near the site of a proposed airport in rural Will County. Kelso lives in the area and is opposed to the airport. U…

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

Bessie Freeman, of Harvey, looks at site plans for a proposed south suburban airport Saturday morning at New Hope Christian Community Church in Monee. She said she is pleased officials are moving forward with their "vision."

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

Supporters of a proposed south suburban airport pray Saturday morning after gathering at New Hope Christian Community Church in Monee.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. speaks Saturday morning at New Hope Christian Community Church in Monee.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

Community and church leaders from the south suburbs participate Saturday morning in a ceremonial blessing on the proposed site of a south suburban airport in rural Will County.

Blessing of proposed airport site arouses praise, ire

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., center, speaks at a blessing of the land Saturday near the proposed site of a south suburban airport in rural Will County.