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Norma Margaret O’Brien, Loving Wife and Mother, Remembered for Her Kindness and Generosity
Norma Margaret O'Brien passed away on June 16. Below is the obituary.

Tony A. Brown sells V N. School Street, Braidwood

On May 16, Joseph A. Alvarez purchased a property at V N. School Street, Braidwood from Tony A. Brown.

David Lee Murphy, Age 62, of Dwight, IL, Passed Away Peacefully

David Lee Murphy passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Barbara "Barb" Lee Mathison Remembered for Devotion to Family and Love of Nature

Barbara "Barb" Lee Mathison passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.
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Braidwood’s June 12 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 12 have ranged from a high of 93°F in 2017 to a low of 50°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Reed-Custer Elementary School: What percentage of teachers stay put year to year?

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.2% of teachers stay at Reed-Custer Elementary School year to year, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Braidwood’s June 11 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 11 have ranged from a high of 91°F in 2021 to a low of 51°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood: 1 lawyer with active license to practice law as of May

There was 1 lawyer with an active license to practice in Braidwood as of May, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Braidwood’s June 10 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 10 have ranged from a high of 91°F in 2016 to a low of 52°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s June 9 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 9 have ranged from a high of 88°F in 2012 to a low of 51°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood: No change in number of lawyers with active licenses in May 2025

There was no change in the number of lawyers with active legal licenses in Braidwood in May compared to the previous month, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Braidwood’s June 8 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 8 have ranged from a high of 91°F in 2011 to a low of 49°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s June 7 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 7 have ranged from a high of 91°F in 2011 to a low of 54°F in 2013, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s June 6 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 6 have ranged from a high of 90°F in 2011 to a low of 52°F in 2014, according to Open-Meteo.

Neal Joseph Smolik, Known as "BBKnees," Dies at 67

Neal Joseph Smolik passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Braidwood’s June 5 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 5 have ranged from a high of 87°F in 2021 to a low of 52°F in 2014, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s June 4 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on June 4 have ranged from a high of 90°F in 2011 to a low of 47°F in 2013, according to Open-Meteo.

Alexis (Lexi) Kay Higgins-Weatherhead, 18, of Coal City, IL, Passes Away

Alexis Kay Higgins-Weatherhead passed away on June 2. Below is the obituary.

What percentage of teachers stay at Reed-Custer Middle School year to year?

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 86.8% of teachers stay at Reed-Custer Middle School year to year, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Donna Briscolino, Resident of Braidwood, Illinois, Dies at 68

Donna Briscolino passed away on May 31. Below is the obituary.