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The private organization that governs high school sports in the state voted Wednesday to begin the basketball season next month - defying the new guidance for winter sports that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health outlined a day earlier. The winter sports guidelines from Pritzker and the IDPH - which divides activities into low-, medium- and high-risk categories - upgraded basketball to a high-risk sport. Basketball was originally classified as...
An astounding 16 million Americans served in World War II in the mid 1940s and of those, only roughly 325,000 are still alive. Among those is Donald J. Breen, a proud veteran of WWII who turned 100 years old in August. Celebrating Breen's legacy has been a challenge for family, friends and the staff at the Timbers of Shorewood where he resides. Originally, a large party was planned, but was derailed when the COVID-19 pandemic locked down the country in March. Then a birthday...
CityXones, LLC, a software company that provides hyperlocal and community information has launched an easy online early voting product. It uses your real-time location, anywhere in Cook County, to let you immediately find a polling place or official ballot drop-off location near you at any time. Now, you don't need to plan to vote early. You can vote whenever it is convenient for you by simply using the CityXones tool on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. CityXones brings...
Illinois restaurant owners are asking Gov. JB Pritzker to rethink the state's efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 as yet another medical region was placed under enhanced mitigation measures on Friday. "We want to collaborate with the state of Illinois on a different path, one that addresses the alarming surges we are seeing while protecting the livelihood of industry workers and restaurant owners-operators across Illinois," Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Res...
Things got heated at the end of the Crest Hill city council work session Monday at city hall. Just before moving to executive session to discuss selling the current building when the new one is built, City Clerk Vicki Hackney, who announced last week that she will not seek re-election, questioned Mayor Ray Soliman about phone calls he was making to residents that have incorrectly filled out the forms for a property tax rebate and leaving his personal cell phone number on...
Two people were shot outside an apartment building in the Woodlands complex in Crest Hill, just after 6 p.m. Wednesday night. Originally, Crest Hill, Bolingbrook, Joliet and other agencies wee on scene. The Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force arrived on the scene shortly after 9 p.m. and is assisting in the investigation. Eyewitnesses at the scene said all of those involved appeared to be in their 20s. As of press time, the victims were hospitalized and were not thought to hav...
Late last week Crest Hill Police obtained an arrest warrant for 22-year old Dohndray D. Woods, of Joliet, IL. This warrant is in connection with the shooting on October 15, 2020 that occurred in the 1800 block of Arbor Lane. Woods was located and arrested and booked on charges of attempted first degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed habitual criminal, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. His bond was set at...
The 2021 NASCAR schedule is expected to be released Wednesday and Joliet's Chicagoland Speedway will not be part of the lineup. The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Gander Trucks and ARCA were all removed from the Speedway schedule. Reports are that Kentucky has also been dropped as a 2021 NASCAR host. "The move away from NASCAR racing at Chicagoland Speedway is one of many changes reflected in the 2021 schedule, and by no means a reflection of the support our fans...
In 2020, it seems the only clear-cut winner of anything has been COVID-19, as the pandemic and subsequent lockdown by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has wiped out everything from summer vacations to high school athletics — while claiming jobs and small businesses along the way. In Crest Hill, however, a group of 11 young men found a way to beat the virus and 19 of its opponents and post a 19-0-2 undefeated season — the two ties coming because of time limits on games. Spo...
Crest Hill Police Chief Ed Clark said Thursday morning that they are "progressing very nicely with the investigation and are gathering more information." Clark is asking for the community to come forward with information or video evidence. "We believe that part or all of the incident may have been recorded on cell phone video by witnesses," he said. Anyone with those videos or any other information can send in to Crest Hill Police Sergeant Jason Opiola at JOpiola@cityofcresthi...
The Illinois Department of Public Health will conduct FREE mobile testing for Covid-19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Plainfield High School — Central Campus, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive. Drive-through testing will be done in the North parking lot. Simple nasal swabs will be used and results will be ready in 4-7 days. There is no cost for testing, however, they ask you bring your insurance card. You do not need insurance and can get tested for free even if you don’t have insurance. You don’t have to have...
Friends for Charitable Giving (FCG), a nonprofit corporation organized and operated by volunteers exclusively for charitable purposes, is pleased to announce that over the last four months $110,000 in grants were awarded to several local charities. Most of the money was given to local charitable organizations involved in food distribution to the needy including Green Harvest Food Pantry, Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry and Bags of Hope. Also the Plainfield Lions Club...
The Romeoville Police Department continues to investigate the shooting which occurred on October 14 at approximately 6 p.m. on South Highpoint Drive. The Romeoville Police Department responded to a shooting where one adult male, later identified as Osama Ibrahim, suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Amita Health Adventist Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by the Will County Coroner. The investigation leads the Romeoville Police to believe this was a targeted attack. It appears...
Thirty student athletes from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield South High School and Plainfield North High School donated $500 to honor and thank a Plainfield restaurant owner for his efforts helping the community. The group made the donation to Gus Alexopoulus, long-time owner of Larry's Diner, for all he and his staff have contributed to Plainfield. PHSCC senior Kaylie Dahms organized the event on August 30, 2020 with help from the nonprofit Buddy's HELPERS...
At a meeting held on September 21, 2020, the Lisle Village Board unanimously approved an extended outdoor dining and drinking program. The extension comes as the successful summer season concludes and the fall season begins. Under the terms of the extended program, participating businesses have the opportunity to take advantage of several new provisions including the ability to install shelters and use portable heaters to increase the comfort and convenience for outdoor...
Gov. JB Pritzker announced changes to the licensing process for marijuana dispensaries Monday after weeks of criticism from activists, lawmakers and applicants who were initially denied for the first round of 75 licenses. Now, failed applicants will have an opportunity to amend their applications and receive more information as to why they were denied points in the scoring process. In a news release Monday, Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Reg...
While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people around the world to sing the blues, it has made Arbender Robinson sing just about anything else. A veteran of musical theater and Crest Hill native, Robinson has entertained social media followers with songs ranging from Broadway to the Beatles to Barry Manilow. In what he calls his ‘Early Morning Vocals,’ Robinson sings a new song every day and posts them to his Facebook and Instagram accounts for no other reason than to make peo...
The Edward Foundation raised $403,000 at its 27th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 31 at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont. More than 300 golfers donated funds through sponsorships, donations, raffles and games. Dionne Miller, weekend sports anchor and reporter, ABC7 Eyewitness News, was the event’s celebrity guest. The Foundation, the charitable fundraising organization of Edward Hospital, was established in 1990 and has raised more than $52.5 million in its missio...
This fall Edward-Elmhurst Health invites you to get outside and stay healthy with the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge. The challenge will run from Sept. 14 – Nov. 9 and will feature weekly hiking challenges and tips. "Being active and spending time in nature have been proven time and again to have a multitude of health benefits," says Mary Lou Mastro, CEO, Edward-Elmhurst Health. "Those include reduction of stress and anxiety, improved mood, lower blood pressure and chol...
The Edward Foundation’s annual gala will be a virtual event in 2020. The BIG GIVE will be available on phones, tablets and laptop/desktop computers on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. The event is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and provides financial backing for Edward Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients. This year, funds raised will go to the Edward Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, which supports the financial needs associated with Edward Hospital's response to the pandemic,...
The Will County Center for Community Concerns will be providing Holiday Food Baskets for 125 income eligible families with children 16 years of age and under. If you are NOT receiving a basket from another agency you are welcome to apply. Our food basket are for December holiday only. Please don’t hesitate to sign up we take application Monday – Friday. Call our office for more details (815) 722-0722 To apply, please bring/submit the following: Call our office on ways to apply • Proof of residency in Will County (i.e.: utili...
It is one thing to work with someone that most people respect, admire and appreciate. It is quite another to work with a unicorn. Tony Manville, who retired in June 2020 after 32 years in public education, including 21 years with District 202, is just such a unique and special person, according to several former coworkers. Manville's tremendous contributions to District 202 earned him the 2020 Walter G. and Juanita F. Niehus Award. The Niehus Award honors certified or...
Private Swim Lessons at Challenge Fitness Enroll today for one-on-one private swim lessons at Challenge Fitness! All ages and abilities accepted. These 5 lessons are 30 minutes long and can be scheduled any day of the year when the pool is open for lap swimming. Add up to 4 children for a private group. Fees are: 1st person - $95 Resident, $110 Non-Resident. Each additional student: $35 Resident, $45 Non-Resident. For more information, visit www.lockportpark.org or call (815) 838-1183. Hollywood at Hassert Park Drive-in...
To keep people from crowding at local secretary of state’s offices, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is reminding people of the many extensions offered by the office, as well as what services can be completed online. “COVID-19 has created greater risks for people to go out in public – especially older adults,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “I am pleased to see expiration dates have been extended so people can avoid going out and not have to rush to get them renewed.” To ensure elderly drivers stay safe from b...
he DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved spending $300,000 to partner with the DuPage Health Coalition to provide an influenza vaccination program for uninsured residents. The DuPage Health Coalition will develop the program and work with qualified healthcare providers to administer the flu vaccine program. “As our fight against COVID-19 extends into the traditional flu season, we know preventing the spread of influenza will protect our residents and reduce the burden on our hospital systems. County support for this program...