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Although it's only the middle of December, Joliet West seems to be for real. The Tigers (8-1, 4-0) are off to a sizzling start, winning their first six games of the season by an average of 20 points. West recently took care of cross-town rival Joliet Central (3-5, 2-3), 86-59. "Any win for our very young kids is going to be enjoyable after the season we had last year," said coach Jeremy Kreiger. "To eclipse the five wins we had last year through the first seven or eight games...
On November 20, Joliet West students had the chance of a lifetime. The Tigers Journalism team boarded a bus and traveled to the nation's capital, with hopes of winning competitions at a national level. This year, the National High School Journalism Convention took place in Washington D.C., and for the first time, West students were contenders in a variety of contests. "[The experience] was amazing," said Journalism teacher Jennifer Galloy. "The four-day convention consisted of...
Once in a lifetime opportunities don't come around all the time and for 12 Joliet Junior College students - they did not pass theirs up. The Walt Disney Company selected 12 students from the junior college to work at its Orlando, Florida location theme parks and resorts next year through its culinary and college programs. "For me it's pretty special because I'm a graduate of the Disney College Program myself," said JJC career advisor and Disney College coordinator Christen Maz...
The city of Plainfield has something to look forward to in the year 2020. Next Whiskey Bar will be coming to Plainfield, and will be located at 24205 Lockport St. for those who like to indulge in social gatherings. The bar that already has a location in Lisle is owned by two friends, Dan Tacone and Ben Devee, who also co-own the Next-Mex restaurant in Lemont. "We spoke to the local economic developer because they always know who is ready to retire, what businesses are booming...
Generally, the motto of "to protect and to serve" is practiced throughout police officers worldwide. For some, the motto resonates more than with others. Recently, Officer David Henzler of the Bolingbrook Police Department was named the 2019 Edward Hospital Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Because of his efforts going above and beyond normal expectations, Henzler was honored in a ceremony at Edward Hospital on November 19. The Officer of the Year Award is part of...
Although Christmas is still a couple weeks away, Santa decided to stop by the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center early this holiday season. The "Sweets with Santa" event that took place Sunday afternoon hosted more than 30 families excited to meet Santa. Downers Grove Area Newcomers (DGAN) Tot Events Co-Chair Carly Mondschean said that although this event was for kids to meet Santa, it was special because it helped the adults out in a large way. "This event was...
The Chorus of DuPage brought a Christmas present a little early to Lisle this year. That present was a performance at the Trinity Lutheran Church Green Trails. The Chorus of DuPage is a men's a cappella barbershop chorus, along with their special music guests the Midwest Crossroads, a woman's a cappella barbershop chorus and the Upside Downers, Illinois District's 2019 men's senior barbershop quartet champions. Also included in the performance was flutist Emily Morrison,...
The distance separating Bolingbrook and Sitka, Alaska is 2,314 miles, but for Jordanne Pelkey a trip to the great land state was worth it. A Bolingbrook native and senior Biology major at Fort Lewis College in Colorado, Pelkey said her love for science started in Junior College when she took a plants and society class. "The class taught us a lot about the prairie ecosystem and a lot about the tall grasses and carbon cycle," Pelkey said. "It was just really intriguing to find...
The 22nd annual parade crowded the streets of downtown Joliet Friday night, with an estimated attendance of more than 10,000 people. "I would say there's more than 10,000 people here at this parade," said Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk. "We always have this parade the day after Thanksgiving, and it's always been a huge success." The event that was presented by the University of St. Francis, lasted nine hours with different events for all those who attended, to participate in. "It...
With Thanksgiving officially in the rear view mirror, the Christmas spirit is taking place. Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by the McDonald's on Route 59 in Plainfield to take photos, talk and listen to what all of the boys and girls want this year for Christmas. "We started doing this about nine years ago for our grand-children," Mr. Claus said. "After a couple years somebody who saw us at one of these events asked us if we would do it for a family that was down and out." Not only...
There are two kinds of heroes - fictional and non-fictional. Jenny Bell and Maggie Nickels, are non-fictional heroes. The two sixth grade teachers at Meadowview Elementary School in Woodridge School District 68 were recently presented with the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom award. "I've been teaching for 27 years," Bell said. "Maggie and I new each other from junior high, it's awesome to work with someone you're friends with, you respect and you trust." For Nickels, she has...
Michael Gonzalez has always wanted to do two things, help people, and be an entrepreneur. Gonzalez, who recently won three awards, has been an owner of Home Helpers of DuPage and Will counties since 2008. Because of the work he has done, he was recognized by the International Franchise Association (IFA), his local chamber of commerce and Home Helpers Home Care. Home Helpers Home Care is home care after someone has left a hospital or rehabilitation service, and still has...
Lewis University has big things going on. One of those is that they were awarded a $75,000 check for its Innovation Hub (business incubator). Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, among other mayors, stopped by Romeoville to speak about the grant that Lewis was awarded, while Pritzker presented the check. "This is the presentation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo for their community and grants program," said Mayor John Noak. "It's really important because it's...
The community of Will County is demanding a change that has left its mark in a negative way over the past 10 years. With more than 100 accidents at Route 52 and County Line Road, residents of Will County have had enough. "I am hopeful we will here back from IDOT [Illinois Department of Transportation] here in the next few weeks," said Shorewood Village Administrator Jim Culotta. "Something needs to be done." IDOT, which has said there have been 115 crashes at that...
All good things must come to an end. That is the case with The Chalkboard - one of the most popular businesses in Crest Hill, Aurora and Downers Grove. "I'm going to miss coming to work every day because I've been working here for 35 years," said manager Joann Stockenberg. "I'm going to miss the people, the clientele and I'm going to miss my staff the most because their work ethic is beyond anything I've ever experienced." All three local locations will be closing, however, a...
Jan. 1, 2020 is a big day for the state of Illinois. The use of recreational marijuana becomes legal and some people are thrilled, some aren't One of those people who are not thrilled is Aaron Weiner, Director of Addiction Services with Linden Oaks Behavioral Health. Weiner, who spoke to the Downers Grove Library regarding the negative affects that E-Cigs, Vaping and Marijuana impose, wanted to discuss with parents what they should know about the topics. "There's a gap that...
Usually, there are two sides to every story. Such is the case in the play "Hydrangea Albright" performed by Brooks Middle. "Because we have an old high school building, we're blessed with a full theatre set up," said director Ruth Bardy. "The lights, sound, spotlight and everything else is all ran by the kids." Since taking over the old Bolingbrook High School building in 2004, Bardy has been in charge of the drama program at Brooks. Bardy said the play, which is the Brooks'...
There's no secret the food source and demand for American food has changed dramatically. How American food habits transformed the Midwest from untouched prairies to the nation's farming heartland was something that was discussed at the Plainfield Public Library District by author Bruce Kraig. Kraig, a Professor Emeritus in History at Roosevelt University in Chicago where he taught a wide variety of courses in history, anthropology, and popular culture, has appeared widely in...
It's not every day where a supremely talented musician performs at a local venue. The Woodridge Public Library had the privilege of Steve Justman, Chicago area singer, stop by for a rendition of famous singers. "I've been a fan and player of Americana music where country music is now a part of that," Justman said. "The history of country music parallels the history of the recording business." Justman, who has performed on the WGN radio on Rick Kogan's Sunday Papers show as wel...
For more than 25 years, Dr. Gordon L. Goodman has worked to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Downers Grove through his partnership with the Downers Grove Park District. Throughout his selflessness career with philanthropy, Goodman has helped to secure significant land acquisitions, ensured long-term preservation efforts and evolved educational opportunities at Lyman Woods Nature Preserve and the Downers Grove Museum. "I think that it's a real tribute not...
Although the April election has long passed, officials elected are still competing against each other. Last weekend, several local politicians were featured at Rock Bottom Restaurant in Bolingbrook for a chili cook off hosted by the bipartisan group Bolingbrook United. "Tonight we have Bolingbrook United here and they're doing the fundraiser for their event which is the chili cook off," said manager Simon Sulaica. "The money raised will be used to help for their campaigns."...
This Thursday, from 11 a.m. until noon, impersonator Kevin Wood will be at the Plainfield Public Library District emulating Abraham Lincoln. The story on how the annual observance of the Thanksgiving holiday came to be during Lincoln's presidency will be discussed, as Wood will be performing. Wood has made past appearances at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Lincoln Heritage Museum, the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site...
The final 28-7 loss to Wheaton Warrenville South is not indicative of the way Downers Grove North performed in the Class 7A second-round playoff game. The Trojans (6-5, 2-4) went into the fourth quarter only behind 14-7. "I don't really think the score showed the story of the game," said coach Joe Horeni. "We certainly had a lot of opportunities in the game to put some more points on the board, but they're a really well coached team, physical up front and I'm just sad for our...
Like many things, the game of football has evolved and changed in so many ways. From the 1920s and 30s until present day, Author Joe Ziemba took those in attendance at the Woodridge Library back into time. "I do programs throughout the Midwest about the history of pro football," Ziemba said. "This segment was about forgotten history of the Chicago Bears and Cardinals." Ziemba, who is an award-winning author of the book "When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and...
Saturday, Nov. 9 marked the 30th anniversary of the infamous fall of the Berlin Wall. German historian and public speaker, Anette Isaacs, stopped by the Downers Grove Library to share the events that took place and the ultimate demise of the wall that was caused by a series of revolutions in nearby Eastern Bloc countries that caused a chain reaction in East Germany. "One of the things that American audiences usually are not aware of is the fact that there was not only a wall...