Susan DeMar Lafferty

Heather Krueger and Chris Dempsey, now husband and wife, appear in a March 2015 photo prior to her liver transplant in which Dempsey gave her half of his liver.

Dec. 8, 2018: A suburban Chicago couple’s love story is the inspiration for Hallmark movie ‘Once Upon A Christmas Miracle’

June 30, 2019 at 3:13 a.m.

Their lifesaving love story was one in a million – a fairy tale of sorts. Now, it’s been made into a movie, aptly named, “Once Upon A Christmas Miracle.” This...

A Jan. 16 fundraiser is planned to help pay off the mortgage for the Frankfort VFW Post 1493, at 22057 Pfeiffer Road.

Frankfort VFW that feared closure ‘will be here next year’ after outpouring of donations

May 22, 2019 at 4:36 a.m.

Since news spread of the financial woes of the Frankfort VFW Post 1493, there has been a “tremendous outpouring” of support from far and wide, Commander Stan Tylinski said. A...

Will County announces recycling changes

May 22, 2019 at 4:31 a.m.

Old habits might be hard to break, but residents will now have to think twice before tossing plastic bags into their recycling bins or bags of shredded paper, too. These...

Avery Simone, 7, whispers into the ear of Homer Township Firefighter Matt Reninger what she plans to buy at Meijer, during its Heroes Helping Heroes event.

‘Heroes’ event makes the holidays brighter for veterans’ families

May 22, 2019 at 4:35 a.m.

It didn’t take long for their carts to fill up with Nerf guns, Legos, and games, but there were more practical items, too, such as disposable diapers and baby food....

Lewis University reschedules commencement because of mumps outbreak

May 22, 2019 at 4:36 a.m.

Lewis University in Romeoville has rescheduled its winter commencement activities because of a mumps outbreak, school officials said. Commencement activities have been moved to May 17-19 from Dec. 15-16, officials...

Moira Dunn was named as the Will County board's chief of staff

Prosecutor Moira Dunn new Will County Board chief of staff

May 22, 2019 at 4:35 a.m.

A prosecutor for the Will County state’s attorney’s office was tapped as the new chief of staff for the Will County board by newly elected board Speaker Denise Winfrey, D-Joliet....

Mokena police seek help in solving burglaries

May 22, 2019 at 4:35 a.m.

Mokena police urged residents to be extra vigilant in the wake of several home burglaries over the past few weeks that they said they believe are related. In three of...

Will County Board Chief of Staff Ragan Freitag was asked to resign Tuesday, the day after Democrats took control of the county. Freitag, a Republican, previously served as a board member and chaired the Capital Improvements committee.

Will County chief of staff asked to resign

December 11, 2018 at 10:36 p.m.

After a change in political leadership in Will County, Ragan Freitag was asked to step down as the county board’s chief of staff. Board Speaker Denise Winfrey asked for Freitag’s...

Will County Clerk Lauren Staley-Ferry (center) was sworn in by Judge David Garcia, while newly elected Treasurer Tim Brophy waits his turn.

New Will County officials take oath, differ with leadership

May 22, 2019 at 4:34 a.m.

Newly elected Will County officials took their seats Monday morning but wasted little time challenging new board leadership. Members differed on committee membership, procedural changes and whether the new board...

Officials hope that a National Historic Trail designation for Route 66 would bring grant funding to refurbish the 22 buildings at the Old Joliet Prison, which attracts tourists to its grounds.

Route 66 could be named ‘National Historic Trail’

May 22, 2019 at 4:34 a.m.

An act of Congress could place Route 66 on the same list as the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express. A bipartisan bill recently was introduced by U.S. Sens. Tom...

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