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Braidwood’s April 11 weather: A 15-Year history
Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 11 have ranged from a high of 74°F in 2023 to a low of 32°F in 2012, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s April 12 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 12 have ranged from a high of 76°F in 2023 to a low of 30°F in 2016, according to Open-Meteo.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60408 convicted of financial crimes or fraud in 2024

During 2024, one offender charged with a financial crime or fraud was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60408, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

278 Fossil Ridge Road, Braidwood sold on March 21

On March 21, Joyce Black purchased a property at 278 Fossil Ridge Road, Braidwood from Evan Weck.
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Grace Cavanaugh, former Reed-Custer High School standout, played on Saturday, April 12 in NCAA Division II softball game

The McKendree Bearcats won 4-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lewis Flyers on Saturday, April 12.

Saturday, April 12: Reed-Custer High School standout Grace Cavanaugh’s college team loses to Lewis Flyers

The game took place at Bearcat Field.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60408 convicted of drug crimes in 2024

During 2024, two offenders charged with drug crimes were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60408, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Braidwood’s April 13 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 13 have ranged from a high of 78°F in 2023 to a low of 33°F in 2016, according to Open-Meteo.

On Sunday, April 13, former Reed-Custer High School standout Grace Cavanaugh’s college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at Bearcat Field.

Sunday, April 13: Reed-Custer High School standout Grace Cavanaugh’s college team loses to Indianapolis Greyhounds

The McKendree Bearcats lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Indianapolis Greyhounds on Sunday, April 13.

Week starting April 6: High School Sports Results

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting April 6.

Braidwood’s April 14 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 14 have ranged from a high of 79°F in 2010 to a low of 28°F in 2020, according to Open-Meteo.

Andrew B. Serena, 37, Grundy County Jail Correctional Officer, dies at 37

Andrew B. Serena passed away on April 13. Below is the obituary.

Analysis: Braidwood effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

Property owners in Braidwood paid 1.7% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Braidwood Beacon.

Braidwood’s April 15 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 15 have ranged from a high of 80°F in 2010 to a low of 26°F in 2014, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s April 16 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 16 have ranged from a high of 78.5°F in 2024 to a low of 25°F in 2018 and 2020, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s April 17 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 17 have ranged from a high of 78°F in 2016 to a low of 27°F in 2018, according to Open-Meteo.

Which former Braidwood Beacon area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 21?

This former Braidwood Beacon area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 21.

Braidwood’s April 18 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 18 have ranged from a high of 81°F in 2016 to a low of 29°F in 2018, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s April 19 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 19 have ranged from a high of 77.1°F in 2023 to a low of 32.1°F in 2018 and 2022, according to Open-Meteo.