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Join The Sinfonietta Bel Canto in bringing to life one of the most beloved and famous fairy tales and operas, the unforgettable adventure of Hansel and Gretel. Navigate a mysterious forest, encounter mischievous creatures, and outsmart a wicked witch in Sinfonietta Bel Canto's three performances Saturday November 11 at 7:00 p.m., Sunday November 12 at 3:00 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 19th at 4:00 P.M. The November 11th and 12 performances will be at the acoustically pleasing St....
NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeffrey Parker, a native of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Parker graduated in 2013 from Glenbard West High School. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Glen Ellyn. "The biggest thing I learned in my hometown is to never be satisfied with where I'm at and to always strive for the next big thing," said Parker. Parker joined the Navy fo...
Morton Grove, IL – The Morton Grove Police Department charged Jacob Spiro as a result of a joint multi-jurisdictional, bomb and violence, threat investigation. The Morton Grove Department received 12 bomb and violence threats from September to October of this year targeting the Village of Morton Grove, the Morton Grove Public Library, and local businesses. Additionally, Skokie, Niles, Wilmette, Glenview, and Northbrook Police Departments had bomb and violence threats during t...
Tinley Park, IL - October 11, 2023 - Locals who love art and handmade items will rejoice to learn of the return of the highly anticipated fall edition of the "Flurry of Makers Artisan Market" on October 15, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exciting event promises a vibrant fusion of local art, craft, and community spirit. The Flurry of Makers Market, hosted at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park, offers a dynamic lineup of vendors showcasing everything from exquisite fall...
AURORA, Ill. – Jack-o'-lanterns live a short, scary life. That is unless they are catapulted, hurled, or whacked into a compost pile after the spooky season is over! "Green your Halloween" by recycling pumpkins after the holiday at one of more than a dozen University of Illinois Extension Pumpkin Smash community composting events in early November, including Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, in Kane County at McCleery Elementary School in Aurora. Why smash and not trash? Illinois i...
CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of the community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. Apply for this exciting opportunity! Currently we are hiring for the following local hire positions. Job Announcements will begin to expire as soon as on O...
A Will County Sheriff's Detective has been presented with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Meritorious Service Award for his off-duty actions in July that stopped the attempted robberies of a neighbor and a local business. "Detective Shaun Moran didn't care whether he was on or off duty, he saw fellow citizens in danger and he stepped in to stop potentially dangerous crimes from happening," said Illinois FOP State Lodge President Chris Southwood. "Citizens are safe...
The 2023 Romeoville Village Ornament has been revealed: a replica of the fire department's first fire engine, a 1960 Seagrave. Details abound on this 3-D piece, showcasing hoses in the back, pump piping and a ladder on the sides, and a silver bell on the front. Engine 1 served Romeoville from 1960-1986. Finished in rhodium silver, this brass ornament measures 3" long, 0.75" wide, and 1.25" high with a 1.25" long name oval suspended between the truck and cord. It comes in a...
Joliet Public Schools District 86, in coordination with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), recognize October as National Principals Month. The month is an opportunity for us to thank our school principals for their dedication, leadership, and commitment in providing a safe and supportive...
The statement "it happens to the best of us" couldn't be any more true for Cullen Jones. The four-time Olympic medalist and first African-American to hold a swimming world record, nearly drowned at a water park when he was five. Now, after an accomplished career, he's using his platform to promote water safety around the USA, and Goldfish Swim School was his most recent stop. Jones visited the school's Plainfield and Naperville locations on Sept. 23 to help celebrate the 10th...
It's going to be the most rockin' weekend of the year when the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 hosts their 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 15th, 16th and 17th in Joliet, IL. The weekend begins on Friday at the Chicago Street Pub, 75 North Chicago Street in downtown Joliet with a live performance from Miles Nielsen, son of Cheap Trick's Rick Nielson, and continues on Saturday, September 16 with the "Illinois Grooves Vinyl Record...
Plainfield Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) was nominated for The Governor's Hometown Award by Commander Zach Zigterman in the project category of "Disaster Services/Public Safety." They were chosen as one (1) of four (4) finalists to compete for Governor's Cup and received honorable mention for their project described below: Plainfield Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is made up of 25 volunteers who train for and support the Plainfield Community in matters of disasters...
Plant the Gem was nominated for The Governor's Hometown Award by Stephanie Wright in the project category of "Environmental Stewardship." They were chosen as one (1) of four (4) finalists to compete for the Governor's Cup and received honorable mention for their project described below: The Village of Flossmoor led the Plant the Gem Project in partnership with the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, the Chicago Region Tree Initiative and Open Lands. The Village coordinated the planting...
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) was nominated for The Governor's Hometown Award by Kristi McNichol in the project category of "Violence Prevention, Intervention, or Interruption." They were chosen as one (1) of four (4) finalists to compete for the Governor's Cup and received honorable mention for their project described below: Joliet Fire Department implemented the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program in 2022. CRR connects Joliet residents with mental health providers free...
The winner of The Governor's Hometown Award was chosen by a panel of six (6) judges who were given 45-minute presentations by each of the finalists. After much consideration by the judges, the winner of the 2023 Governor's Hometown Award was The Village of Pleasant Hill's Summer Food Program. For the next year, The Governor's cup will be displayed at the Village of Pleasant Hill and will have their name engraved on it as the 2023 winner. The Summer Food Program was nominated...
Tinley Park, IL – Kennedy School welcomed a special guest recently – Kare 9 Nigel, an 80-pound comfort dog from Lutheran Church Charities (LCC). "Sit down and give him some love," Sarah Peirce, the school's behavior specialist and CPI trainer, told students as they cautiously approached the specially trained golden retriever. "He doesn't get upset," assured veteran handler Jim Morrison. "Only during thunderstorms." Once a year, Kennedy School arranges for Kare 9 Nigel or ano...
Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm The Expo aims to foster awareness, knowledge, and action toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you are a business owner, an environmental enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact on the planet, this event offers something for everyone. Highlights of the Expo include: 1. Welcoming Ceremony at 10:30am by Mayor DiMaria and local officials. 2. Exhibition booths featuring eco-conscious businesses, organizations, and initiatives that are...
Fountaindale Public Library District is seeking residents interested in filling the remainder of a term on the Board of Trustees until the next election in April 2025. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Bob Kalnicky. "We would like to thank Bob for his 14 years of service on the library board," said Fountaindale Library Board Vice President Celeste Bermejo. "Bob served in leadership roles as our Board Vice President and President, and we wish him well as he moves...
Will County Sheriff's Deputy David Frederick has received an award from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge for his quick thinking and actions that averted potential harm to area school children who were on a field trip. "Even though he was off duty that day, David Frederick was looking out for the safety of students who were on an outing to the zoo," said Illinois FOP State Lodge President Chris Southwood. "David's vigilance kept a known sex offender...
The Village of Woodridge, Woodridge Public Library, and the West Suburban Community Pantry are teaming up to bring a community food drive to the citizens of Woodridge. The food drive will run from August 7, 2023, through September 10, 2023, and the donation barrels will feature Andy Warhol-inspired soup can art as a part of the DuPage WARHOL Pop Art Challenge. The challenge kicked off in June when the Warhol 2023 art exhibit opened at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring...
August 4, 2023 - DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas announced today that a DuPage County Grand Jury has indicted the Glendale Heights Village President on two counts of Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 Felony, for allegedly filing a false police report on two separate occasions. Yesterday afternoon, Judge Demetrios Panoushis issued a personal recognizance arrest warrant for Chodri Ma Khokhar, 66 (d.o.b. 9/5/1956) of the...
Tiny hummingbirds will be celebrated in a big way during the annual Hummingbird Fest at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Plum Creek Nature Center. The free, all-ages event takes place from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will be capturing and banding hummingbirds during the fest and members of the public can view the banding sessions, which will be offered every half-hour starting at 2 p.m. Free banding session tickets can be...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to ensure that older adults have the resources they need, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed legislation creating the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Pilot Program, which was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The program will begin on Jan. 1, 2024 and will connect Will County grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with relevant state-provided resources and services to ensure they are r...
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital's Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a mobile food pantry on Aug. 7, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Joliet CBOC parking lot and is open to all community members in need. No proof of military service, residency or income is required. Participants will receive basic food staples, including dry goods, meat, dairy and fresh produce. "One person going hungry is still one too many," said Elizabeth Thrun,...
Illinois STAR (Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources) is excited to announce open enrollment for farmers for the 2023 crop year. As summer settles in and crops are growing throughout the Midwest, it's time for farmers and landowners to reap the results of investing in conservation practices on their fields. By participating in STAR, farmers receive a clear conservation roadmap, gain public recognition for their environmental stewardship, create a market signal for supply...