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Softball: The Herald-News first-team All Area

ListsJune 23, 2017
Softball: The Herald-News first-team All Area
Introducing the first-team All Area in softball from The Herald-News. The full teams, along with our Player of the Year story, can be viewed in Sunday's edition.
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Softball: The Herald-News All-Area teams

Softball: The Herald-News All-Area teams

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Longtime board member for Joliet high schools shares the heart of her service

Longtime board member for Joliet high schools shares the heart of her service

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Ex-con arrested by Will County authorities on drug possession charge

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Village of Shorewood seeking candidates for village clerk

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Will County Felony Files: June 26, 2017

Will County Felony Files: June 26, 2017

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Softball Co-Player of the Year: Alex Storako

Softball Co-Player of the Year: Alex Storako

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Hosey: I am back, though I never really left

Hosey: I am back, though I never really left

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Softball Co-Player of the Year: Christine Malito

Softball Co-Player of the Year: Christine Malito

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No job lined up? Tips for teens to fill idle summer time

No job lined up? Tips for teens to fill idle summer time

State and Nation BusinessJune 23, 2017
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Will County Felony Files: June 23, 2017

Will County Felony Files: June 23, 2017

ListsJune 23, 2017
Everyday Heroes 2017

Everyday Heroes 2017

Local NewsJune 15, 2017
Sweet! 12 local places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Will County

Sweet! 12 local places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Will County

ListsJune 23, 2017
10 great places to get ice cream in Will County

10 great places to get ice cream in Will County

ListsJune 23, 2017
After Decades of Suffering Plainfield Woman now has a Fantastic Quality of Life Due to Innovative Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross
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Will County Felony Files: June 26, 2017

Will County Felony Files: June 26, 2017

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Students weed city of Joliet’s rain garden

Students weed city of Joliet’s rain garden

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Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Bowman of Plainfield retires after 38 years of service

Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Bowman of Plainfield retires after 38 years of service

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Preschoolers graduate in Romeoville

Preschoolers graduate in Romeoville

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NuMark Credit Union helps Rockdale Elementary Entrepreneurship Club

NuMark Credit Union helps Rockdale Elementary Entrepreneurship Club

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Will County Felony Files: June 23, 2017

Will County Felony Files: June 23, 2017

June 23, 2017
Sweet! 12 local places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Will County

Sweet! 12 local places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Will County

June 23, 2017
Softball: The Herald-News first-team All Area

Softball: The Herald-News first-team All Area

June 23, 2017
Chaney-Monge McTeacher’s Night at the Joliet McDonald’s

Chaney-Monge McTeacher’s Night at the Joliet McDonald’s

June 22, 2017
Joliet university offers digital audio recording arts camp for youth

Joliet university offers digital audio recording arts camp for youth

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Local News

Fourth of July DUI enforcement – Joliet cops stepping up efforts

Fourth of July DUI enforcement – Joliet cops stepping up efforts

Joliet police are cracking down on drunk drivers starting Monday and will be continuing the effort for five full days past the Fourth of Jul…
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  • Two injured in Plainfield motorcycle crash
  • Tinley Park woman dies in car crash
  • Village of Shorewood seeking candidates for village clerk
  • Route 59 sites in Joliet still awaiting development

State

New Metra seats will not change direction but will have armrests, built-in cup holders

New Metra seats will not change direction but will have armrests, built-in cup holders

CHICAGO — Metra announced this week that it will be installing new, modern seats in railcars it rehabilitates and new railcars it purchases,…
June 23, 2017
  • Illinois lawmakers head to Capitol amid budget mess
  • Ex-Chicago politician, labor unions bid for Chicago Sun-Times
  • Height of Illinois levees concerning to some in Missouri
  • Illinois agriculture groups oppose Cuba rollbacks

Nation & World

Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance – and face some

Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance – and face some

NEW YORK – Thousands of people lined the streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast-to-coast events that took both celebratory and politi…
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  • Over 120 people buried by massive southwest China landslide
  • No job lined up? Tips for teens to fill idle summer time
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Local Sports

Softball Co-Player of the Year: Alex Storako

Softball Co-Player of the Year: Alex Storako

In a season in which there were going to be a lot of new faces on Lincoln-Way East's softball team, it's not surprising that many of those n…
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  • Softball Co-Player of the Year: Christine Malito
  • Softball: The Herald-News All-Area teams
  • Softball: The Herald-News first-team All Area
  • Herron: Cumbee plans to put JCA wrestling on the map

Chicago Sports

White Sox retire former star pitcher Buehrle's No. 56 jersey

White Sox retire former star pitcher Buehrle's No. 56 jersey

CHICAGO – On the day his No. 56 jersey was retired, former White Sox star Mark Buehrle spoke much like he pitched.
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  • Jon Lester goes 7; Chicago Cubs beat Miami Marlins
  • Happ's homer not enough for Cubs
  • Sano, Vargas power Twins to 9-7 win over White Sox
  • Rizzo hits another leadoff homer in win

Lifestyle

Joliet West alumna has career in event production

Joliet West alumna has career in event production

JOLIET – Ashley Taylor, Joliet West Class of 2011, shares her creativity and talents with the Chicago area through a career in event product…
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  • Horace Mann donates van to Wilmington School District
  • Corvettes Unlimited donates to Easterseals Joliet Region
  • Shorewood Lions Club recognizes April Troy Students of the Month
  • Joliet organization bestows community service award

Opinion

Our View: Leaders must prove they can govern

Illinois is not ungovernable, but its financial situation is rapidly becoming untenable. Without some real leadership and real compromises o…
June 20, 2017
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  • Wimbiscus: Any idiot can father a child ... I am proof
  • Is process really broken?
  • Income growth worst in nation, yet lawmakers want higher taxes

Business

Sweet! 12 local places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Will County

Sweet! 12 local places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Will County

Here are 12 great local places in Will County to get baked goods — donuts, cakes, pastries, you name it! The list was compiled from reader v…
June 23, 2017
  • How to discuss hair color trends with your stylist
  • 10 great places to get ice cream in Will County
  • Gov. Rauner, local officials extol Amazon expansion in Will County
  • Chamber Business Spotlight: M/I Homes

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