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The Leapfrog Group has awarded Elmhurst Hospital with an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for the 22nd consecutive time, recognizing it as one of the only 22 hospitals in the country and three in Illinois to be awarded an "A" in every Hospital Safety Grade cycle since 2012. "We're proud of our straight-A streak, but we're also humbled because we realize we have to concentrate even more and work harder to maintain the high level of safety and quality of care we provide every day,"...
On Friday, November 11, DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) opened a new Good Show! Gallery featuring the artwork of five, second grade classrooms from Steeple Run Elementary School in Naperville. 108 students worked with DCM's Arts & Maker Specialist Dustin Thacker and local artist, Benjamin Calvert, to create their very own print. More than 125 children and adults attended the opening night ribbon cutting where the young artists were eager to show off their creations. "Working...
Twelve Joliet West Band, Choir, and Orchestra students were selected to the Illinois Music Education Association District I Ensembles. The students auditioned in October by submitting a video containing etudes and other performance requirements. Thousands of students audition each year for the ILMEA ensembles and being selected to participate is a very high honor, showing not only their amazing musical talents but also a commitment to their craft. The District I festival will...
JOLIET, October 14, 2022 -- Congratulations to the four Joliet Public Schools District 86 students who were first winners in the 2022 Joliet Fire Department Fire Safety Poster Contest. This year's theme was "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape." The student winners, parents, and teachers were recognized at the Exchange Club Firefighter of the Year luncheon at the Jacob Henry Mansion. District 86 student first place winners were: 1st Grade: Alexis Resendes, Carl Sandburg...
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 49-year-old man now faces first-degree murder charges for beating his roommate to death in Northfield Township, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Oct. 18, Sheriff's Police responded to a call at the 3600 block of Salem Walk in unincorporated Northbrook. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Shinebayar Tudevdorj, later identified as the offender, who stated the victim was found unresponsive in her bedroom. Officers entered the 61-year-old vi...
A quarry strike, pandemic, and supply chain issues may have delayed the completion of renovations to Lake Strini, but the results were worth the wait. The official ribbon cutting of the lake, which is located within the bounds of Conservation Park (524 W. Belmont), was held this week on an unseasonably warm November day. Even those simply driving by the lake will notice the new wood boardwalk that spans the east side of the water. Aside from looking nice, the boardwalk contain...
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been denied for a man accused of opening fire at the Yorktown Mall last weekend. Ronald Grundy, 22 (d.o.b. 2/18/2000) of Louisville, Kentucky, appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge John Kinsella granted the State’s motion to deny bond. On November 14, 2022, Grundy’s alleged accomplice, Jakobi Kinsey 24, (d.o.b. 8/11/1998) of the 3200 block of W. Douglas Boulevard, Chicago, appeared at a bond heari...
On Nov. 15, DuPage County launched 211 – a free, confidential information and referral service that will provide a central access point to local health and human services 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Beginning Nov. 15, the 211 line will enable DuPage County residents to use an easy three-digit number to access help by phone – or via the new 211 web address, 211dupage.gov. Anyone will be able to obtain immediate referrals to mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental foo...
Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious meal and take home beautifully handcrafted bowls while supporting local food pantries at Oakton Community College’s upcoming Empty Bowls event. This year’s Empty Bowls event takes place Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, in rooms 1606-1610. More than 1,200 handcrafted soup bowls will be available for purchase, many of which will make a great holiday gift while supporting a great cause. Sponsored by Oakton’s Ceramic...
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that a postal carrier has been charged with Identity Theft for allegedly stealing more than one hundred checks intended for others from his mail route. Keevon Dockery, 22 (d.o.b. 3/14/2000) of the 7500 block of S. Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh set bond at $100,000 with 10% to apply. Dockery has been charged with five counts of Identity Theft and...
JOLIET-"Gifts for Guardians," a program that gives children the opportunity to select gifts for their parents and other guardians during the holiday season, is seeking donations of new items for the youngsters to give their caregivers. The shopping event allows children to shop from donated items for their parent or guardian, so they may experience the joy of giving at Christmas. It also recognizes and encourages struggling parents during this time of year that often go...
COOK COUNTY, IL – A Worth man is heading to prison and must register as a sex offender as a result of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Juan Carlos Alvarado-Platero, 44, of the 6700 block of West 113th Street, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of Possession of Child Pornography of Children Under 13, a Class 2 Felony. In August 2021, investigators received a tip f...
Congratulations to Hufford Junior High students: Daniel Cruz, Esbayde Gonzalez, and Washington Junior High students: Andelise Carlson and Rocco Jones who were selected to represent Joliet Public Schools District 86 at the Illinois Music Association District 1 Junior Festival taking place on November 5, 2022. Daniel Cruz plays violin in the Hufford Junior High Orchestra, Esbayde Gonzalez plays alto saxophone in the Hufford Junior High Band, Andelise Carlson plays oboe in the...
JOLIET, November 3, 2022 –The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors appointed Jesse Smith to fill the vacant school board east side seat. Mr. Smith was one of six applicants who applied for the opening. Mr. Smith took the Oath of Office at the Board of School Inspectors meeting in October that was held at Hufford Junior High School. The east side seat was vacant after former board member Antione Edwards resigned on August 11, 2022. Mr. Smith will fill t...
As part of their recognition of Oswego area veterans with their annual "Remembering Our Veterans" exhibit, the Little White School Museum will host a special webinar on "The Music of World War I" from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. According to Oswegoland Heritage Association Program Chair Tina Beaird, for their $5 registration fee, participants will connect with presenter Andrew Bullen for a lively discussion of how World War I and music affected each other. The interactive...
SPRINGFIELD – Dozens of Illinois dentists are showing veterans they care about their smiles in November by providing free treatment throughout the month. Members of the Illinois State Dental Society statewide are opening their offices to free veteran care in November as part of the Illinois Dentists Salute initiative. Illinois veterans are eligible to receive no-cost treatment at participating dental offices, where the dentist determines priority treatment for the veteran patient. Military veterans have made a great sacrifice...
On Thursday, November 10, Joliet Central High School will honor local veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces at its 10th annual Veterans Ceremony. This hour-long program begins at 2:20 p.m. in the Joliet Central auditorium, 201 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The public is invited to attend and veterans can complete the online form HERE or contact the Community and Alumni Relations Office at (815) 727-6796 to receive recognition at the event. Visitors may...
Joliet Central High School recently inducted 31 students into their student chapter of the Illinois Music Honors Society. The Illinois Music Honors Society (ILMHS) is for Illinois music students in junior high and/or high school who are dedicated to their school music program and wish to create and participate in extended opportunities for leadership, service, enrichment, and connection. ILMHS is an opportunity for school music students to bond across specialization areas,...
CHEVY CHASE, MD – Matias Habib, 17, of Sandwich (Kendall County), is the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award for Agriculture sponsored by Bayer through the National 4-H Council. Habib will be recognized nationally for developing his own patent-pending bio-pesticide and startup business through a 4-H entomology project. As a national winner, Habib will receive a $5,000 higher education scholarship and spend 2023 inspiring other youth by telling his 4-H story and celebrating his l...
On Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove and the Downtown Management Corporation will host its annual Halloween Window Painting Event in downtown Downers Grove. The event is intended for children in K-6th grade. The family event has been a tradition since 1966. "The Halloween Window Painting Event has been around so long that some parents are bringing their own grandchildren to participate as the third generation of artists!" said Ann...
The Village of Romeoville is starting a new holiday tradition... Annual Village Ornaments. The concept was inspired by the White House ornament collection, which was started by First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1981. The first ornament in this new series celebrates the municipal heart of the community - village hall. Every year, thousands of residents flock to the grounds around the 60 foot tower to take part in community events like concerts and festivals. Now, residents can bring...
ROMEOVILLE – The brave men and women who served our nation and safeguarded our freedom deserve gratitude and to know that once they come home, they will be supported. That's why State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, State Representative Natalie Manley, and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant will partner with local groups to host a Veterans Rights Seminar Nov. 19. "People who put their lives on hold in service of something greater than themselves deserve to know t...
Jill Duchnowski, author of the children's book, "The Traveling Mermaids of Starved Rock", will be reading from her book at the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center, 248 Canal Street, Utica, as part of Utica's Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Duchnowski's book tells the story of Cassidy as she discovers the mermaids in Ottawa Canyon while she is worrying about starting at a new school. The mermaids help change her outlook about meeting new people, maintaining her old...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, will host a Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place in the parking lot behind the Joliet District 86 administration building located at 420 North Raynor Ave. in Joliet. “Shredding documents with personally identifiable information on them is a great way to prevent identity theft while clearing out clutter from your home,” said Manley. “I encourage everyon...
Current Joliet District 1 City Councilman, Larry Hug, formally announced his run for reelection after pulling petitions at city hall Monday. "I am honored to be chosen by my fellow residents to represent them on the city council," Hug said, "and I am proud of what I've accomplished to improve the lives of all families in our district." Since Hug founded and led Joliet's first ever Economic Development Committee the city has benefited from over $5 billion in new construction. T...