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The Plainfield Park District will celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the grand opening of the Prairie Activity and Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd on Feb. 1. Entrance fee for the Prairie Fit fitness center and elevated track will be just $1 all day. There will be free activities, games, and inflatables for families in PARC's large gym from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The day will also include free crafts, fitness demonstrations, and refreshments. Visitors can also enter for...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker assumed a ceremonial position Sunday as senators chose a new president. The governor, a Democrat, presided over the floor vote as legislators elected Democratic Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park as the 39th Senate president in Illinois history. It is a constitutional role the state's governor fills when the Senate is without a president - usually after senators are sworn in for a new term in January of odd-numbered years. Sunday's proceedings, however,...
Pace will hold a series of six public hearings to solicit public input on Phase II of proposed service changes resulting from the North Shore Transit Service Coordination Plan and Market Analysis, a joint study completed in 2017 by Pace and CTA. The hearings will take place between January 30 and February 18 in Chicago, Glenview, Niles, Northbrook, Evanston and Wilmette. The proposal includes streamlined routes, increased frequency on arterial roads, reduced waiting times, better connections to CTA L trains and an overall...
BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, continues their 9th Season – Guilty Pleasures – with NINE the Musical in Concert Performing at the Bartley & Maricela Madden Theatre at North Central College, 171 East Chicago Avenue in Naperville February 7-9, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.brightsidetheatre.com, or by phone at 630-447-TIXS (8497). The Bartley and Maricela Madden Theatre we will be transformed int...
For Joliet Central's Lawrence Thompson, Jr, Plainfield East's Mike Fowler and Plainfield South's Tim Boe, their boys' 2019-20 varsity basketball campaigns have had a few more downs than ups. On Saturday in Wheaton, the three Southwest Prairie Conference schools had more ups than downs. In their Wheaton Warrenville South Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Tournament first-round games, all three dropped close decisions to higher-seeded teams. Thompson's Steelmen (9-13) fell to the tournament hosts and No.4 seed Wheaton Warrenville...
In the Derril Kipp Hoopfest at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Plainfield Central head coach Armond Frazier and his girls kick started their MLK weekend off in style. Jumping out to a 23-11 lead after one quarter, the Wildcats (11-12) went on to crush Timothy Christian 71-49. Wildcat sophomore Tykara Harrison poured home 22 points, had four steals, three assists and buried three long-range bombs to take home the MVP of the Game Award. Senior Kachae Donald was back on target with four bombs from beyond the arc among...
Oswego (13-7, 7-2 West) put a stunning end to Joliet Central's 16-game winning streak on Friday night in Oswego, 42-41. Trailing 38-37 late in the game, Joliet Central's Jalysa Stokes (17 points) and Ashanti Brown (10 points) scored consecutive baskets to put the Steelwomen up 41-38 with one minute remaining. With under a minute left, Oswego's Jennah Rogers' free-throw pulled the Panthers within 41-39. A foul called on Brown led to a Jennelle Rogers', game-tying basket. Seconds later, a foul on Alexander led to Julia...
It was Senior Night Frida at Bolingbrook High School as the Raiders hosted the Lincoln-Way East in both school's Southwest Suburban Conference Blue-opener. Lincoln-Way East (12-3, 0-1) gave the Raiders all they could handle as Bolingbrook (15-4, 1-0) clung to a 31-30 lead at halftime. "I was very unhappy with the way we played defense in the first half," Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. "I let them know how unhappy I was with their first-half performance and challenged them to do better. They responded. It was very...
With offers from NCAA women's basketball powers, Stanford and Oregon State (No.7), Naperville North's 6-foot junior Greta Kampschroederwas a concern for Downers Grove North coach Stephan Bolt and his Trojans. With 6:11 remaining in the the Trojan-Huskie battle on Thursday night, Kampshroeder (16 points), made one of two free-throws to give the Huskies a 28-27 lead. Led by senior Ellie Gross and the smothering, in your-face, defensive-minded Trojans, Kampshroeder and the Huskies would not score another point. Two layups from T...
The following statement on the confirmed case of Legionnaire's Disease at Meadowbrook Manor is from a faculty representative: "In response to recent reports that a resident from Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook tested positive for Legionnaire's Disease, the facility has initiated proactive water management plan safety measures to ensure that all residents, staff and visitors are not subject to any exposure or risk for the legionella bacteria. In addition, we are conducting an...
A group of dedicated Oakton Community College faculty "techies" recently built 10 new programmable automation controllers (PAC) trainers that will be used in a new manufacturing course available this spring. The devices will give students hands-on experience with the latest technology in analyzing complex industrial automated systems. Students enrolled in the Programmable Automation Controllers (MFG 245) course will learn new styles of programming and use these skills to contr...
The Joliet Township High School Athletic Boosters are proud to present the 16th Annual Night of Champions on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the IBEW 176 Hall on 1100 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. This annual event celebrates individuals that have made significant contributions to the JT athletic programs while raising funds to benefit JTHS athletics. The event will begin with a cocktails/social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and awards at 7:30 p.m. The event will also have a cash bar reception and raffles....
The Illinois Senate will hold a special meeting Sunday to elect a new chamber president. Senate President John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat, surprised his colleagues at the end of the fall veto session Nov. 14 by announcing his plan to retire from the Senate in January, once a new president is chosen. There are two announced candidates for the job that have received the most media attention – Sen. Don Harmon, of Oak Park, an assistant majority leader; and Sen. Kimberly L...
Government reform advocates in Illinois are urging state lawmakers to impose stricter rules on lobbying activity at the Statehouse, including a ban on lawmakers themselves working as lobbyists with other levels of government. Their testimony before a special legislative committee Wednesday in Chicago came against the backdrop of a sprawling federal investigation that has focused in part on potentially corrupt lobbying practices. Former Rep. Luis Arroyo, who also lobbied the...
In Tuesday's,girls' Southwest Prairie Conference crossover game at Plainfield North, between the host Tigers guests from Plainfield Cental, the two rivals were involved in a tight battle in the third quarter. Leading 31-22 with 4:37 left in the quarter, Tiger senior Natalie Bearbower (16 points, six rebounds) drove to the basket and scored. On the basket, Bearbower was fouled and completed the old-fashioned three-point play for a 34-22 Tiger lead. Bearbower's heroics ignited a third-quarter-closing 17-2 Plainfield North run,...
After the Plainfield North girls had defeated Plainfield Central in the opening game of the Southwest Prairie Conference crossover, girls-boys double-header at North on Tuesday, Central needed a win to split. Wildcat 6-foot-3 senior Mekhi Lunford made sure Plainfield Central got the split. Dropping 31 points on the then-SPC West co-leading Tigers (8-6, 6-3 West), Lunford scored from everywhere on the court. He buried seven three-point bombs. Hauling down eight rebounds, four on the offensive glass, the senior Wildcat scored...
In 1981, the Australian-born singer, Oliva Newton-John, had a No. 1 hit with her song, "Let's Get Physical". The Aussie's No.1 hit, could have been the title of Wednesday night's nonconference girls high school basketball game between Maine South and York (14-5). When visiting York High School a word to the wise to visiting girls hoops teams is as follows: bring shoulder pads and a couple of extra members of your training staff. Forcing numerous fourth quarter turnovers with their lightning-quick defense, Maine South (14-5)...
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse recognized (from left to right) Thomas Jefferson Elementary School teacher Diana Yang and Woodland Elementary School teacher Dawn Bates at their January school board meeting for earning National Board Certified Teachers Designations. Diana Yang renewed her National Board Certified Teacher License and Dawn Bates received her National Board Certified Teacher and Master Teacher...
CHANNAHON – "Valentine's Day Nature Cards," 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 8, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Learn how to use nature to make fun and creative Valentine's Day cards. Create a few on your own, and get inspired to continue your nature cards at home. Free; all ages. Register by Friday, Feb. 7, at ReconnectWithNature.org or call 815-722-9470. CHANNAHON – "Snow Moon Campfire and Hike," 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Four Rivers Environmental Education Cen...
f you've ever wanted to give acting a try, Oakton Community College has two upcoming opportunities for community members of all ages and skill levels to shine on stage. Take advantage of your opportunity to audition for two unique theater productions – "The Vagina Monologues" and "Grease." All auditions will be held at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. "The Vagina Monologues" Auditions: 6- 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28 (Footlik Theater) Performance D...
Dear Dave: My wife and I will both turn 30 next month. We have two young children, and we make a little over $85,000 combined. The problem is we have about $70,000 in debt. Some of it is credit card debt, but nearly $50,000 is in two car loans. Her mom and dad have offered to let us move in with them, so we can save up money and start getting a better handle on our finances, but we’re not sure how we feel about this. What’s your advice? — Justin Dear Justin: You’ve got a r...
So many people think of sourdough as an all-American - or at least North American - phenomenon. Credit that to the fact that sourdough starters (wild yeast cultures regularly fed and nurtured to keep available for leavening bread) were mainstays not only of pioneering life but also among the miners who made sourdough the reliable daily bread in San Francisco during the 1849 California Gold Rush era; plus, other miners came to be known as "sourdoughs" during the Klondike Gold R...
Nighttime's the right time - and reservations are smart any time - when it comes to seeing the great sights in Northern Italy. With all the crowds heading for the same few attractions, popular sights and destinations are packed, and ticket lines are long. For 2020, officials thankfully have promised longer hours and easier opportunities to book entries in advance. Here's the latest: At Venice's St. Mark's Basilica, it is now easy to reserve an entry time online, even for...
Dear Cathy, We've always had multiple dogs and now own a black lab who is 9 months old. She is the easiest puppy in the world to potty train, but I have never had a dog chew so much. We have toys and chewies all over the floor and in a toy box, and yet I have lost three pairs of shoes, Christmas decorations, gloves, plants and baskets. I have a spray that is supposed to taste awful that I am spraying on things and also in her mouth, so she realizes it is nasty. I don't want...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At her most recent well-child checkup, my 13-year-old daughter was given a questionnaire about depression, even though she doesn't have any symptoms of depression. Is screening for depression typical at her age? If so, how are the answers used? ANSWER: Major depression is common. It's estimated that up to 8 percent of teens have experienced depression in the past year. Untreated depression may place a teen at risk for recurrent depressive episodes or increase...