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On August 20, the Niles Police Department partnered with Cassidy Tire and Service, a Niles business, to hold a catalytic converter theft deterrent event for Niles residents. The event was held at Cassidy Tire and Service, 8733 N. Harlem Avenue. Cassidy Tire and Service technicians painted a portion of each vehicle's VIN (vehicle identification number) on their respective catalytic converters. The purpose of this is to deter catalytic converter thefts, as well as provide law...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Fountaindale Public Library District is setting their sights on the future with the launch of a new mission, vision and five-year strategic plan to help guide them. The library, an innovative community institution committed to serving the needs of their patrons, began their comprehensive strategic planning process in the fall of 2021 when they hired Fast Forward Libraries LLC to facilitate the planning process. "We are very excited to enter this new e...
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Twenty-two Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers and one U.S. Army Reserve Soldier graduated from the 129th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) Officer Candidate School Aug. 21 in a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, fulfilling the leadership and military education requirements to be commissioned as U.S. Army officers. Of these Soldiers, two graduates of the program decided to "hip-pocket" their commissions and seek federal r...
The Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., is offering multiple history-centric programs throughout July. "DuPage County has a rich history. It is no wonder that such programs have drawn great participation, be it digging more into local history or their own family history," said Xavier Duran, Adult Programming Librarian. The month starts with Leslie Goddard Presents: Remembering Route 66 at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1. Historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., will explore the iconic road that connected Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926...
(July 21, 2022) – Be on the lookout! A Sculpture Invasion has arrived at the Oakton Community College's Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Rd. Des Plaines, IL., 60016. Sculpture Invasion 2022 marks the return of Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) to Oakton for the fourth time for one of the area's largest juried exhibitions. Sculptures and scale models will be on display in the Koehnline Art Museum, and outdoor sculptures will "invade" the Des Plaines campus through S...
COOK COUNTY, IL – A Des Plaines man has been charged with Dissemination and Possession of Child Pornography after investigators determined he viewed and distributed several sexually explicit images and videos of children under the age of 13 through social media, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Sheriff's Police Special Victims Unit investigators received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about underage pornographic i...
The Tinley Park Community Jazz Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, presents a free concert. The concert is Friday September 9, 2022 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S. 67th Court, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Enjoy the VVAC gallery reception inside, featuring fine art done by local and well-known artists. Then take a stroll out to our gazebo to hear live jazz selections. Their repertoire includes big band-era classics, jazz standards, pop and rock hits. Bring y...
CHICAGO - Clerk of the Circuit Court Iris Y. Martinez is launching a remote language interpretation service on the website starting today. The remote language service offers up to 200 languages. The top 50 languages spoken throughout Chicagoland are available on a drop down menu at the top of the webpage, with an additional 150 languages available upon request. The website’s homepage will feature a tab with a translator icon on the top right corner labeled Need Language Service that users can click to access the service. O...
Some people can claim to be the best at their job Lockport native Ceth Christensen has proof. Christensen, a UPS driver who has been on his Plainfield route for 13 years, won the Illinois Trucking Association's 2022 Grand Champion and will compete August 16-19 in Indianapolis competing for the title of best driver in the United States. "I love my job," Christensen said. "I have the opportunity to serve my community and I have a lot of fun doing it." Being on the same route...
Sunday, Sept. 18 | 1 p.m. Opening of the Grand Garden Included free with timed-entry admission to the Arboretum The Morton Arboretum will be opening its lush, colorful new 2-acre “The Grand Garden” to the public at 1 p.m., Sept. 18, as part of its yearlong centennial celebration. The centrally located gathering space, just steps away from the Visitor Center, spans the length of about two-and-a-half football fields. Volunteer docents will be available throughout the garden until 4 p.m. on the opening day to answer que...
Sunday, Sept. 11 |7 a.m. to dusk Tails on the Trails $5 per dog During the Tails on the Trails dog-friendly event, guests can explore the Arboretum’s 16 miles of trails, visit the Pet Expo with vendors from local businesses and organizations, and learn about dog adoption and volunteering opportunities at local animal shelters. Dog-friendly days are the only times that non-service dogs are allowed in cars or on the grounds of the Arboretum. Dogs are welcome during Tails on the Trails from 7 a.m. to sunset. The vendor expo r...
Sunday, September 11 Lockport American Legion Auxiliary John Olson Unit 18 is holding its annual FALL MUM SALE at the post on 151 st and Archer Ave in Lockport. Plants will be available from 10 AM until sold out . We invite everyone to stop by and choose a beautiful mum plant to decorate their home or business. Our plants come in a variety of colors and are just $12 each. All profits from our event will be used to help local area veterans....
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Woods Walk by trekking on trails throughout Will County. The popular, self-paced Forest Preserve District of Will County hiking program kicks off Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hike seven of 10 designated trails to earn a commemorative medallion. "It has been a beloved program since its inception," said Jen Guest, the Forest Preserve's recreation coordinator. "In those 20 years, the Forest Preserve has grown both in acres of land and miles...
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Sustainability is for everyone, and a Southern Illinois University Carbondale research team is creating a scholarship program aimed at bringing that mindset together with science and engineering training to target low-income transfer students who will become the next generation of geoscientists. Led by Ruopu Li, associate professor in the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, the team has secured a $1.33 million grant from the National Science F...
State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is reminding constituents in need to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps low-income households pay for home energy services such as heating and electricity. “As summer winds down and temperatures begin to drop, home heating becomes even more important for people to live safely and comfortably,” Avelar said. “All families deserve adequate heating and access to other energy services, no matter their financial status or other circumsta...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – 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 2023. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Ruth Newell. "We would like to thank Ruth for her 35 years of service on the library Board of Trustees," said Fountaindale Library Board President Robert Kalnicky. "Ruth is the longest-serving Board member in our District's history, and we wish h...
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff's Police investigators are seeking information from the public to help identify one of the juveniles that vandalized the Homewood Acres Fire Station in southwest suburban Homewood. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, Cook County Sheriff's Police responded to a burglary call at the Homewood Acres Fire Department. Upon arrival, officers found extensive damage throughout the station including broken toilets, windows, TVs, c...
The Marshall name has been a constant in the local sports scene for more than four decades, as Joe Marshall has coached a Pony Division team in Crest Hill for 43 years and he and his wife Donna have run Crest Hill Pony for most of that time. Their sons have played and coached at Crest Hill and grandchildren have gone through the program. This year, Joe and his youngest son Dan, nearly completed a combined perfect season, as Joe's 13-and-14-year olds were 30-1, while Dan coache...
Incoming Plainfield North High School freshman Logan Huegel has won the 14U MLB Junior Home Run Derby in Los Angeles. With 14 home runs in the final round - and 29 total - Huegel was named champion on Saturday, July 16, 2022. "Playing at Dodgers Stadium gave me the point of view of what it is like to be a professional baseball player," Huegel said. "It was very cool to hit in a stadium that MLB players play at," he said. Huegel is no stranger to the fierce competition. At 11-y...
Some of Plainfield's earliest residents attended an unveiling of the new Tamarack Settlement Park sign April 23. The park, formerly known as Northwest Community Park, was officially renamed in 2021 in honor of the Scottish settlement that was founded nearby in 1845. Read a detailed history of the settlement and park property provided by Tina Beaird, local historian and owner of Tamarack Genealogy, at https://www.plfdparks.org/tamarack-settlement-park-sign-u...
Volunteer Jennifer Loughran of Coal City was awarded the Joni Hilger Volunteer of the Year Award at the Timbers of Shorewood's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held during National Volunteer Week on Thursday, April 21, at the Timbers, 1100 North River Road, Shorewood. The award is named for Joni Hilger who was a beloved volunteer at the Timbers. In 2020, she was selected as the Volunteer of the Year, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, the presentation did not take place....
Joliet Central High School student Sergio Zavala placed second in the Assembly Modeling Division at the Illinois Design Educator's Association (IDEA) State Competition held at Illinois State University over the weekend. Zavala advanced to the State Competition after placing First at Regionals. "Sergio competed against the best of the best," said STEM Teacher Dale West. "He had 2 hours to complete an industry-related problem in the assembly modeling division using Autodesk...
Two members of the Troy Special Olympics Track and Field Team together brought home three gold medals at the recent regional meet held at Thornwood High School in South Holland. Both competitors are Troy Middle School students. Michael Horn earned his gold medal in the softball throw, and Kayla Calvin took home gold medals in the 200-meter race and in the softball throw. Coaches of the team are Katie Lewis and Lukas Van Eck. "Both of our athletes worked super hard this year...
Helen K. Farnham of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully December 14, 2021. Helen was born in 1922 to Grant and Lena [Clow] King in Joliet, Illinois and grew up on a farm in Plainfield. Helen married Robert E. Farnham June 27, 1944, soon after they graduated from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Helen was predeceased by her parents, three brothers, a son-in-law, and in 2004, her husband. Survivors are daughters Elizabeth [Walter] Keller; Nancy [Frank]...
JOLIET – Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant welcomes the public to the annual Textile Collection Event at the Will County Office Building, from Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 8. "This is a great opportunity to clean out and recycle old clothing and home items," said Bertino-Tarrant. "You can declutter and reduce the environmental impact of these items being sent to local landfills. It's a win-win!" A drop-off point for items will be in the south end of the b...