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Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, April 12-18

John Prevost, brother of new Pope Leo XIV, holds a portrait of the three Prevost brothers from 1958, Pope Leo, 3, left, John, 4, and Louis, 7, at his home Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New Lenox, Ill. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)

Catch up on the news Will County readers couldn’t stop talking about. Each week, we round up the five most-read Shaw Local stories from your community and bring them to you in a new way – as on-demand audio you can listen to anytime. Powered by Everlit’s AI technology, these narrated stories let you stay informed whether you’re at your desk, in the car, or on the go.

This week’s playlist covers April 12-18 and includes the biggest headlines and local favorites from across Will County. Just press play to hear them all, or skip ahead to the stories that matter most to you. It’s the same trusted reporting from Shaw Local, now in a format that fits your life.

John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.