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Usually, there are two sides to every story. Such is the case in the play "Hydrangea Albright" performed by Brooks Middle. "Because we have an old high school building, we're blessed with a full theatre set up," said director Ruth Bardy. "The lights, sound, spotlight and everything else is all ran by the kids." Since taking over the old Bolingbrook High School building in 2004, Bardy has been in charge of the drama program at Brooks. Bardy said the play, which is the Brooks'...
In its IHSA Class 5A quarterfinal match-up, with St. Louis' Metro-East Mascoutah Indians, the defending Class 5A State Champions from Joliet Catholic Academy (8-4), were deadlocked at 14-14 with 7:13 remaining, at Memorial Stadium in Joliet on Saturday night. The visitors marched 70-yards on 15 plays behind their huge offensive line and scored the game-winning touchdown with 16 tics remaining on the scoreboard. Led up front by offensive lineman, Matt Wilson (6-foot-5, 320),...
Bolingbrook did something that many teams have not done in the 2019 season against Warren - score a touchdown. In the 2019 season, the 12-0 Blue Devils have given up an average of 3.3 points per game. In the Raiders first quarterfinals appearance since the 2014 season, they lost 18-6, preventing them from playing Brother Rice in the semifinals. "Anyone who was here understood that we struggled moving the ball the entire game," said Bolingbrook coach John Ivlow. "They...
When: 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 7, 2019 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 14, 2019 7:00 PM – Saturday, December 14, 2019 Where: Living Water Community Church 190 Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Tickets: General Admission Seating $25 (advanced), $28 (at door), $23 (10+ tickets, must call) $17 (Student with ID at Door), $15 (Children 12 and under) Continue to check our website or social media. www.westtowns.org/shows_events/ https://www.facebook.com/WestTownsChorus The West Towns Chorus is the Chicagoland West Subur...
The City of Park Ridge has kicked-off the annual citywide, non-perishable food drive. Collection containers will be placed at various locations throughout the City; please see the full list below. Collection will continue until Friday, December 13. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks made payable to the City of Park Ridge – Holiday Food Drive will also be accepted. Please send your donation to: City of Park Ridge - Holiday Food Drive , 505 Butler Place Park Ridge, IL 60068-4182. Monetary donations will be c...
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 District 64 Superintendent Eric Olson. “No child should...
Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin downtown as early as 10 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre's annual holiday festivities also add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet!...
For some, it takes a very long time to decide what they want to do when they grow up. The counselors at Minooka Community High School (South Campus) decided to help those decisions happen a little earlier with a freshmen and sophomore Career Exploration Fair. Held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, the Career Exploration Fair filled the gymnasium at MCHS South Campus. The room was packed with tables and displays, business professionals and companies, and MCHS counselors....
The Plainfield co-op girls swim team is sending swimmers to the state met after placing fifth at the Neuqua Valley Sectional last weekend with 148 points. Oswego East won the meet with 240 points, followed by Neuqua Valley (231), Rosary (159) and Naperville Central (154). In the 200-yard freestyle, senior Jessica Davis finished second in the sectional in 1 minute, 51.02 seconds, while senior Kali Franckowiak was third in 1:51.67. Davis also advanced in the 100 freestyle (51.78), while Franckowiak will swim at state in the...
Shorewood officials got a scent of the public's sentiments on allowing marijuana-based businesses in the village. In January, state law will significantly ease restrictions on marijuana possession and allow sales of cannabis products to recreational users at licensed dispensaries. Municipalities throughout Illinois are deciding whether to "opt in or opt out" of permitting dispensaries. Shorewood has yet to propose any ordinance allowing or banning marijuana businesses. On...
Perhaps it will be chilly. Perhaps it will be dark. But you can enjoy the tree lighting Nov. 30 at Plainfield’s Village Green Park. As part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Heart of Christmas event, “Grinchmas on the Green” will be family time well spent. It’s quite a fun time. It’s open to all. There will be a visit from a green creature whose heart is two sizes too small. The Park District’s Mascot Scout will also be there. And jolly old Santa Claus should be wandering around somewhere. Downtown events start at 4 p.m. and the...
Ernest C. Dutkiewicz, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2019. Ernie was a long time resident of Plainfield, IL. He was born April 26, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Josephine (nee Talarek) Dutkiewicz . Ernie graduated from Morton High School in 1953. He was a member of a band with several high school friends where he played the saxophone at various events. Immediately after graduating high school he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard and...
The Workforce Center of Will County has released the December schedule for workshops and events. From developing or updating a resume, to brushing up on interviewing skills, the center offers these services and others at no cost to Will County residents. Adult Education Information Session - will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Weds. Dec. 11 and will explain the services offered by the Joliet Junior College Department of Adult Education and Literacy, including English as a Second Language, basic skill development classes, high...
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is about to embark on a five-year capital plan that will extend and connect trails, improve preserves and facilities, and allow for additional land acquisition. The plan will be funded by a $25 million bond issue that was approved Nov. 14 by the Forest Preserve’s Board of Commissioners. “In the past 20 years we’ve made a significant investment in the forest preserves by providing more public access and increased restoration efforts,” said Ralph Schultz, the Forest Preserve’s chief o...
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced that Circuit Court Judge Dave Carlson sentenced Eduardo Avila, 21, to nine years in prison for the 2017 fatal hit and run of then-35-year-old Tricia Hoyt in Bolingbrook. Avila pled guilty on October 25, 2019 to one count of failure to report an accident involving serious injury or death. The Frankfort woman was struck by the 2002 Honda Accord that Avila of Cicero was driving on November 4, 2017, after she had left a party in Bolingbrook. Her body was found shortly a...
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is pleased to announce that after careful review the Will County Clerk’s Office will ease the identification requirements necessary to obtain a license for marriages or civil unions. Effective Nov. 4, 2019, the Will County Clerk’s Office will allow residents to provide one of the following forms of identification when applying for a marriage or civil union license: a valid Driver’s License, a State ID, a U.S. Military ID, a U.S. Passport, or a Foreign Passport. This change will be less re...
Toys for Tots With the holidays right around the corner, the Village is now accepting donations for Toys for Tots. New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages can be dropped off at the Village Hall through Wednesday, December 4. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season! Police Department Partners with Ring App to Improve Neighborhood Safety The Police Department has joined the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide residents with real-time, local, crime and safety information. The Neighbors network has millions of us...
District 202 preschool, elementary, middle and high schools will hold parent-teacher conferences November 25 and 26, 2019. Once again this year, parent-teacher conference schedules align at each level including the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center and Plainfield Academy. This “streamlined” schedule is designed to make it easier for parents to plan and attend conferences. Conferences will be held from 3-8 p.m. on November 25; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 26, 2019. ***PLEASE NOTE: Students will not attend school eit...
The holiday season isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. The rush of family gatherings, crowded stores, winter travel, and the seemingly endless buffet of Christmas cookies can test your endurance. Plainfield Park District has a special offer to help you get ready for the challenge before the holiday bustle begins. From Nov. 20 through Dec. 20, you can purchase a $20 pass that's good for unlimited Group X Fitness classes at the Prairie Activity & Recreation (PARC.) Looking to kick...
There's no secret the food source and demand for American food has changed dramatically. How American food habits transformed the Midwest from untouched prairies to the nation's farming heartland was something that was discussed at the Plainfield Public Library District by author Bruce Kraig. Kraig, a Professor Emeritus in History at Roosevelt University in Chicago where he taught a wide variety of courses in history, anthropology, and popular culture, has appeared widely in...
At the Nov. 18 board meeting, Plainfield Trustees expressed their disapproval of an outdoor storage yard. But that might not matter, since the property isn’t in Plainfield. The property owner of 26049 W. Lockport St. in Plainfield Township is seeking to have the land rezoned. Since the property is within 1.5 miles of the village boundary, the village was notified of the proposed changed. The owner, who did not attend the meeting, wants to use part of the 5-acre plot as an outdoor storage yard for boats. This would require t...
It's not every day where a supremely talented musician performs at a local venue. The Woodridge Public Library had the privilege of Steve Justman, Chicago area singer, stop by for a rendition of famous singers. "I've been a fan and player of Americana music where country music is now a part of that," Justman said. "The history of country music parallels the history of the recording business." Justman, who has performed on the WGN radio on Rick Kogan's Sunday Papers show as wel...
For more than 25 years, Dr. Gordon L. Goodman has worked to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Downers Grove through his partnership with the Downers Grove Park District. Throughout his selflessness career with philanthropy, Goodman has helped to secure significant land acquisitions, ensured long-term preservation efforts and evolved educational opportunities at Lyman Woods Nature Preserve and the Downers Grove Museum. "I think that it's a real tribute not...
The Workforce Center of Will County has released the December schedule for workshops and events. From developing or updating a resume, to brushing up on interviewing skills, the center offers these services and others at no cost to Will County residents. Adult Education Information Session - will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Weds. Dec. 11 and will explain the services offered by the Joliet Junior College Department of Adult Education and Literacy, including English as a Second Language, basic skill development classes, high...
Waste Management provides a branch disposal service in conjunction with their yard waste program. The last yard waste pick-up service through Nov. 30th. YARD WASTE/BRANCH PICK-UP GUIDELINES Yard Waste/Branches will be picked up on the same day as your regular garbage service (April 1st - Nov. 30th). All yard waste and branches must be placed at the curb in accordance with regular trash regulations. Brush and branches must measure three inches or less in diameter. All branches...