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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."... Full story
As if winning the IHSA Class 2A soccer championship wasn't enough, the way Benet Academy won was unprecedented. The Redwings defeated Crystal Lake South 2-0 – the eighth consecutive shutout of the playoffs, leaving Benet unscored upon the entire postseason run. In the 11 years of the three-class system, no Class 2A champion has ever blanked every opponent from the regional opener through a championship. "It is almost overwhelming to think about," said Benet coach Sean W... Full story
District 67 hosted its 4th annual ELL Family Night Golf School District 67 hosted its 4th annual ELL Family Night. This is an opportunity for our community and families who speak a second language to enjoy a delicious dinner from various neighboring ethnic restaurants, learn about the District’s ELL program and meet the District’s Language Ambassadors. In an effort to ensure all families feel welcome and informed, District 67 started a Language Ambassador Program. A Language Ambassador is a parent who is fluent in Eng... Full story
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Club is again working with Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 to provide holiday food baskets to families in need. There are about 180 families in need throughout District 64 this year. The goal is to present a gift card for at least $100 to as many of those families as possible. "It's not always so obvious, but there are many needy families within our school district community who will struggle to afford a special holiday meal this year," said... Full story
Boruch Arnold “Boruch Arnold is a 15-year-old sophomore who attends both Niles Central and Niles West,” said Niles Central Director Joe Bruzzino, who introduced him. “Boruch is being recognized for his technological Interests. Boruch is interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Robotics. In the 2018-19 school year, he completed Industrial Concepts 1 and 2. This past summer, Boruch enrolled in Robotics, where he earned a 97% in the class. “Boruch has chosen the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades... Full story
After watching Edwardsville (8-3) score the last 10 points of the first half, the host Minooka went to its halftime locker room trailing the Tigers 17-14. That was all the scoring Edwardsville got in Saturday's 34-17 loss to the Indians in the Class 8A second-round playoff tilt. When a football team has not one but three Illinois High School Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame coaches half-time adjustments that lead to victory have been a norm for the Indians. John... Full story
From 2000-18 there were 277 incidents in the United States involving what the FBI considers active shooters, which is 'one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.' In that time frame three were in Illinois – the Valentine's Day shooting at Northern Illinois University in 2008, an open-space shooting on North Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago in 2015 and the killing of three people one year ago at the Mercy Hospital and M... Full story
A loss to a 39-1 team that is ranked No. 12 in the nation by USA Today is nothing to be ashamed about. Minooka (32-8, 10-1) fell to the No.2 ranked team in the state in two sets at the supersectional, preventing them from making it to the title game at Illinois State University. "[Benet] is a great team and I think mentally we kind off took ourselves out of the game," said coach Carrie Prosek. "Hands down they're one of the best teams in the state, and tonight we just had too... Full story
The Plainfield North volleyball team had a goal this season – and that goal was met. With a 22-25, 25-23, 29-27 win over Naperville North on Halloween night, the Tigers won the Oswego Regional championship and met their goal set at the beginning of the season. "We had a tremendous season overall," said Plainfield North coach Matthew Slechta, "Our goal was to win regionals and see what happened, so everything after that was icing on the cake." The regional championship was the... Full story
The Village currently employs 150 individuals and offers a number of excellent benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Competitive salaries Personal, sick, and vacation days Pension plan Executive Assistant – Office of the Chief of Police The Plainfield Police Department is seeking applicants for a full-time Executive Assistant. Supporting our Chief of Police and Command Staff, this individual will direct and coordinate the activities of the Executive Division, supervise Custodians, and maintain budget and facility m... Full story
Police reportedly stopped a local version of "Wet Bandits" last week. At 11:40 a.m. Nov. 2 officers were sent to the 300 block of North Chicago Street where an apartment building was being renovated. According to police, several copper pipes had been removed and water was spraying from the cut pipes, causing additional damage to the building. After learning two men had been seen near the building, police found them in the 900 block of East Washington Street. "Both subjects... Full story
The Workforce Center of Will County will partner with Goodwill Workforce Connection Center to offer a special customer service training from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at its location in Suite 100, 2400 Glenwood Avenue in Joliet. Dedicated trainers will provide support and guidance on how to be successful in a fast-paced work environment. Topics will include basic customer service and communication skills, professionalism, and building relationships. Advance registration is required by emailing... Full story
Evelyn "Evie" Dannenberg Morton, age 96, passed away on November 5, 2019. Evelyn was born in Plainfield, Illinois December 24,1922. She served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and later was an employee of the U.S. Army in Saipan, Okinawa and France. After retiring from the Department of Energy in Lemont, Illinois in 1977 she moved west to Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was employed by the City of Las Cruces. In 1981 she moved Scottsdale, Arizona where she was employed by City of... Full story
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... Full story
The Plainfield Lions Club, in one of its many community outreach programs, will once again spend the holidays assisting families in need through its Christmas "Basket" program. The Plainfield Lions Club is now in its 72nd year of serving the local community. Over the years, actual baskets of food have given way to gift certificates from Jewel Foods, but the club still prides itself on providing holiday feasts for area families in need. Last Christmas, the Lions gave to 660... Full story
Plainfield Police issued 70 seat belt citations and 1 child safety seat citation during the recent Halloween enforcement effort. In addition, 17 citations were issued for illegal use of an electronic communication device. Law enforcement agencies throughout lllinois participated in this effort to save lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up. The enforcement campaign took place from October 19 through November 3. Extra emphasis was placed on enforcement during late-night hours, when...
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... Full story
For the second-straight season, the IHSA girls Class 4A state volleyball finals will feature a match between a pair of nationally ranked teams. And, for the second-straight season that match will feature Benet Academy and will take place in the semifinal match. Conference opponents Benet and Marist will be the feature match of the opening night and will allow only one team in the USA Today Volleyball top 15 rankings to compete for a state championship. In the most recent... Full story
Join The Discussion On The Proposed FY20 Budget The Proposed FY20 Budget will be reviewed and discussed over multiple meetings in an open, transparent and participative process. The budget aligns everyday operations and Village resources with the priorities outlined in the Long- Range Plan and Comprehensive Plan. The Village Manager’s Budget Message has a summary of key points and the complete review and approval schedule. Join us for the next budget discussion on Tuesday, November 12, at the Village Council Meeting, which st... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
The last time Bolingbrook was in the IHSA Class 8A quarterfinals was 2014 after defeating Oswego 31-28 in overtime to get past the second round. Saturday night, the Raiders advanced again with another win over Oswego – only this time it took two overtime periods and the Raiders won 31-30. The teams traded first-play touchdowns in the first extra period and after Antonio King scored the go ahead touchdown to open the second OT, Oswego answered, but instead of sending the g... Full story
The Workforce Center of Will County will partner with Goodwill Workforce Connection Center to offer a special customer service training from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at its location in Suite 100, 2400 Glenwood Avenue in Joliet. “We are pleased to partner with Goodwill to offer this training at no cost to Will County residents,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “The ability to effectively work in teams and good communication skills are important in every job, and businesses are looking for these... Full story
A Joliet man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in the leg Nov. 2. The shooting occurred at 4:52 p.m. in the 200 block of O'Neill Street. Police said officers arrived to find a 22-year-old woman had been shot in the leg. Her injury was not life-threatening. Police said "a description of the possible vehicle that was used in the incident" was given out to other officers and a traffic stop was made a short time later in the 1000 block of Gardner Street. Investigators... Full story
On his final meeting as a member of the Valley View School District, James 'JT' Boudouris said the service of the Boudouris family had come to an end after his parents had spent more that 70 combined years working in the district. After a recount of votes, that service has returned. The Will County Clerk's Office on Tuesday amended the results in the school board race for the Valley View School District in the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election by order of the 12th Judicial... Full story