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Green Village Program - Gluten Free Cooking The 2019 Green Village Series continues on Monday, October 14, at 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Library. Join Mary Krystinak, owner of Mary’s Wholesome Living, and let’s get cooking. Bring your apron and make muffins using whole grain gluten free baking mix in this hands-on class. Limited to Plainfield cardholders. Register online. The Green Village Series is a partnership between the Plainfield Library and the Village to provide the community with environmentally-friendly pro...
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced that 38-year-old Dustin Greiner of Park Forest has been sentenced by Circuit Judge David Carlson to seven years in prison for the death of a 16-year-old Beecher girl killed in a fatal car accident caused by Greiner while driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The death occurred following an accident in which the vehicle Greiner was driving struck the back of the Ford Ranger in which the victim had been a pass...
The Fire Protection Research Foundation (Research Foundation), the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has received nearly $200,000 in Fire Prevention and Safety Grant money from FEMA to study the Economic and Emotional Impact of an Active Shooter/Hostile Event. The Research Foundation will oversee the two-year project working closely with NFPA and, in particular, the technical committee for NFPA 3000, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile...
Acclaimed children's theatre North Shore Dance & Theater (NSDT), conveniently located in the near North Chicago suburb of Glenview, is holding a thrilling all-ages fundraising event Saturday, November 16 celebrating the magic of Disney's blockbuster musical classic Frozen. Frozen Fantasy Fest will allow Disney fans to meet and take pictures with Frozen characters Elsa, Anna, and Olaf live in person. The event will also feature hands-on arts and crafts projects, games,...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife, M.K. Pritzker, reported more than $6 million in gross income last year, about $5.5 million of which was federally taxable, according to a nine-page summary of 2018 state and federal tax returns released by his campaign Tuesday. The governor's campaign did not, however, release any tax return documentation regarding trust funds which benefit the Pritzkers. The only information about the trusts was contained in a single sentence in the email...
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is asking for the public's help in locating a missing autistic man last seen in Blue Island. Victor Medina, 29, of unincorporated Matteson, was last seen Monday, Oct. 14, in the 13000 block of Maple Avenue in Blue Island where he arrived at around 1 p.m. for a doctor's appointment. Medina left in an unknown direction without seeing his doctor at that time. He has no money or cellphone in his possession and is believed to be endangered....
On Oct. 11, three long time employees of Sunnyhill Nursing Home celebrated their retirement with 118 years of combined service. "We are so thankful for the service from these wonderful, dedicated employees and wish them a healthy retirement," said Will County Executive Larry Walsh, who oversees the nursing home. "We will miss their smiles, energy and service to the residents." Shelly Hester, worked for 39 years in various roles, most recently in the payroll – HR Department, D.B. Alexander, had a 47 year and nine-month c...
The Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Northwestern University are co-hosting a fun kids-oriented chemistry community event on Saturday, October 19th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the TECH Building at Northwestern’s Evanston Campus in Evanston. More information can be found at chicagoacs.org. Admission to the event is free and it is open to all ages and fans of chemistry. All activities are for children from K - 12. This outreach event is part of the celebration for National Chemistry Week (NCW), occurring f...
A Republican lawmaker has filed legislation to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois, calling it an "effective tool" to dissuade violent crime. Barrington Hills Rep. David McSweeney first announced his intention to introduce the bill in August, after mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, killed 31 people. The Capital Crimes Litigation Act of 2019, filed Thursday, would restore state death penalty law to what it was eight years ago, before former Gov. Pat Quinn...
Indiana's retail sportsbooks enjoyed an impressive first month that has the state competitive with more established legal sports betting markets, according to PlayIndiana.com analysts. Fueled by retail sportsbooks most closely to the situated Chicago market, Indiana retail sportsbooks accepted $35.2 million in bets in September, producing $8.6 million in adjusted gross revenue for the sportsbooks, according to official reporting released Wednesday. With Indiana's 9.5% tax,...
Lawmakers will aim to pass a law capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 per one month's supply when they return for the fall veto session, the bill's sponsors announced Friday at a Chicago news conference. "How much would you pay to keep yourself alive? How much would you pay to keep your children alive?" asked state Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat who is sponsoring Senate Bill 667, Amendment 1. Manar said pharmaceutical companies, insurers and other industry insi...
Need help dealing with grief or challenging circumstances in your life? Feeling alone and desperate to feel better? Then you need to attend The Renew Conference, Chicago's 1st Annual Grief and Healing Conference taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16, at the Chicago-Marriott-Naperville. RenewConference.life. Hosted by local Spiritual Medium and Mentor, Stacey Lynn Cripps, this event helps the grief and healing process and so much more. It's uplifting, inspirational,...
Volunteer disaster responders with the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois responded to 18 fires from Monday, October 7 to today across the region including fires in Dolton, Harvard, Blue Island, Waukegan, Dixon, Maywood, Harvey and more with eight of these fires occurring in Chicago. The Red Cross assisted 85 individuals, including 59 adults and 26 children with temporary housing, food, clothing and comfort kits with toiletry items, information about recovery...
Romeoville High School senior Ryan Boots has big goals in mind. A future bioengineering student, who has always been interested in Stem Cell Research, is currently taking AP Chemistry and AP Physics as a couple of his high school courses. "I've always enjoyed reading about Stem Cell Research and I've always been a huge science guy," Boots said. "I've also been trying to really focus on the last couple year the high end math courses, because that's obviously a big part of...
Romeoville Police Department's K9 Spike will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Spike's vest will be embroidered with the sentiment "In memory of Steven R. Nunn". Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs...
Tensions between the mayor and police officials in Joliet have openly escalated into investigations and accusations of misconduct and political shenanigans. The latest issues stem from the conduct of both Mayor Bob O'DeKirk and Joliet Police Sgt. Lindsey Heavener at the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 14. A confidential police memo that was leaked to the media said O'DeKirk accused Heavener of being drunk while on duty at the parade and brought his concerns to Chief...
With one workshop down, two community polls complete, and more than 1,200 responses compiled, it is now time to shape and prioritize recommendations for Park Ridge's Draft Comprehensive Plan. Join us when we meet on Tuesday, October 15 at the O'Connor Community Building from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to share your thoughts. Recycling Event to be held at the Service Center on Oct. 19 On Saturday, October 19, the City of Park Ridge and the Chamber of Commerce will host a Document...
Planning ahead for the future often involves having a strong educational foundation upon which a secure and financially rewarding career can be built. While many students and families give ample thought to where they will attend college, taking such an approach to high school can be beneficial as well. High school is a critical time in a child's life. Many students simply attend their local public high schools, even if that school may not be the best fit for the student. It...
In what has been an annual Plainfield event for more than 10 years, Halloween Spooktacular is back. This family friendly environment that lasts from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 26 has been a large part of spooky fall fun in Plainfield. "It's just a safe fun environment for families and friends to attend," said Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant Vitella Barnes. "I've been here for about five years now and it's been going on for more than 10." The events...
Banquets, yes. Munchies, no. The Plainfield Village Board issued approval Oct. 7 for The Sanctuary to operate a banquet hall in the old trolley barn building at 24216 W. Lockport St. During the same meeting, the board also approved an ordinance banning cannabis-related establishments within the village. State law will change in January to allow marijuana sales for recreational use. The Sanctuary, which will have a 200-seat banquet facility in the west half of the building, had...
Yard Waste and Leaf Pickup Update Yard waste pickup continues through December 12, 2019. Leaf pickup runs from October 15 to December 7. Place leaves in the street against the curb and away from parked cars the night before your scheduled refuse pick-up day. Do not include other landscape debris in leaf piles, as the Village will only pick up leaves. All other landscape debris must be bagged or bundled with a yard waste sticker. “Be Alarmed” It is important to have enough smoke alarms in your home. Fire research has dem...
Three members of the Troy Boys' Golf Team and one member of the Troy Girls' Golf Team competed at the IESA Golf State Finals held at the Kellogg Golf Course in Peoria this season, all placing well in the competition. Eighth grade Troy Middle School boys Carson Trax placed 22nd, Lincoln Chizmark placed 26th, and Parker Sloan placed 41st. On the girls' team, seventh-grader Nina Mayfield placed 40th. Carson also played in the state competition in 2016, and Lincoln and Parker also...
For the first time, the children's book "A Fall Ball For All" was available to see for the public in Plainfield at Settlers' Park. With a $6,000 donation from the friends at the Plainfield Public Library, StoryWalk boards were displayed around Settlers' Park in September to promote the event. "This was our grand opening for the StoryWalk which is from a partnership from the Plainfield Public Library and Plainfield," Plainfield Library Director Lisa Pappas said last week. "We...
In sub-Saharan Africa, education opportunities are the highest rates of educational exclusion in the world. More than one-fifth of children between the ages of seven and 11 and one-third between the ages of 12 and 14 are not educated. Almost 60 percent of children in sub-Saharan Africa between the ages of 15 and 17 are also not educated. While traveling from Uganda to Downers Grove, members of the impoverished country are trying to do something about those numbers. A group of...
On Friday, November 8, Joliet Central High School will honor local veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces at its 9th annual Veterans Ceremony. This hour-long program begins at 2:20 p.m. in the Joliet Central auditorium located at 201 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The public is invited to attend and veterans who will be present are encouraged to contact the Community and Alumni Relations Office at (815) 727-6796 to be recognized at the event. Visitors may...