In the spring of 2026, the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will be awarding three $2,000 scholarships to Will or South Cook County students who plan to major in an agriculture or natural resource-related field at an accredited college or school of higher learning. The purpose of these scholarships is to further the cause of soil, water, and natural resource conservation by helping deserving students pursue the subject at an advanced level.   Scholarship winners will be...

To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District: Beginning on December 15, 2025, nominations will be accepted for the two year term of the office of Director of the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District at the District's Office at 1201 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 during our normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To be considered for nomination as a candidate for...

The Issert Family Farm, operated by Steve Issert of Wilmington, was named the winner of the 2025 Illinois Conservation Farm Family Award...