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The Illinois chapter of AFSP is hosting an 'Out of the Darkness Walk' on September 21, 2019 at 11:00 am, beginning and ending at Montrose Harbor in Chicago. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide is the #1 leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 44 in Illinois. Chances are, you or someone you know has been impacted by suicide in some way. In fact, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. The American Foundation for...
Volunteers are so important to the Forest Preserves' successful restoration of our prairies, wetlands, savannas and woodlands, and contribute to the experience of enjoying our forest preserves in many other ways, as well. Fall is an especially busy season for volunteers, and a perfect time to get started on your volunteer journey. Check out these five ways to volunteer this fall-or visit our Volunteer Page for a full list of volunteer opportunities. Your Business Can...
A Joliet man was arrested Aug. 27 after reportedly shooting a teen and an infant. Both victims, a 19-year-old man and his 1-year-old child, were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to police. The confrontation occurred about 9:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Broadway. Witnesses identified Levelle Barfield, 22, as the shooter and Barfield was reportedly spotted by police a short time later in the 1100 block of Summit Street. "As officers approached...
Shorewood residents are invited to enjoy a night under the stars at the Family Camp Out event Sept. 6. The village will host the all-ages event in Shorewood Park. Costs are $5 per resident and $10 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required. Participants should bring their own tents, sleeping bags and other camping essentials. Check in begins at 5 p.m. and a dinner of hot dogs and chips will be served. After crafts, activities and S'mores, evening events will end at 9...
From organizing unions to effecting labor laws, Illinois has played a vital historical role as a flashpoint - sometimes involving violence and danger - for workplace fairness. These are some of the key figures and events of that struggle. Mother Jones She lost her own family, so she adopted a new one, a huge one, lifting up the cause of labor. In the process, Mother Jones became perhaps the greatest labor force in the history of Illinois. An Irish immigrant and dressmaker,...
For the last 14 years, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has hosted and produced the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts - this year, it will feature Plainfield native James Cole. From 14 years old, Cole started out his photography career through photographing at vacations. "[My love] for photography deteriorated a little bit as I got older because of sports and other things like that," Cole said. "However, I started traveling more as a young adult again, and I decided to p...
Plans are still on track to put a banquet hall in the old Plainfield trolley barn, though village officials remain leery of downtown parking logistics. At the Aug. 26 meeting, overwhelmingly supported having the village attorney prepare an ordinance to approve banquet use for The Sanctuary, 24216 W. Lockport St. Once the paperwork is drawn up, owners Mark and Nancy Clayton are hopeful permission will be granted at the next board meeting as a wedding and farmer’s market event are already scheduled for late September. “Why did...
The Village of Downers Grove has again been selected as one of the Top 50 Greenest Fleets in North America. The Village was awarded the Government Green Fleet Award for their dedicated use of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. In 2018, 83% of the Village's fleet utilized some form of alternative fuel. These alternatives included Biodiesel (B-20), E-85 (Ethanol), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), propane, solar power, and hybrid combinations. The Village uses CNG fuel to power...
Jane Addams Middle School has been named to Chicago's Magazine's annual list of Best Schools in Will County which will appear in the magazine's September edition. Jane Addams is ranked third on the elementary and middle schools list. Jane Addams is second among the middle schools listed and one of only two middle schools to make the top ten in the elementary and middle school category. A.Vito Martinez Middle School Recognized as "Best of Romeoville" A.Vito Martinez Middle...
Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin is announcing two free property tax appeal workshops for Niles Township residents. “It’s important for all homeowners to appeal their property tax assessment annually to ensure they are paying their fair share,” said Suffredin. “My staff can analyze your property tax bill and file any missing exemptions.” The Cook County Assessor has announced that he will send Niles Township assessment notices starting on Tuesday, September 10. Residents have thirty days from when the notices a...
The Village of Plainfield is hosting a food drive through September 20 for National Hunger Action Month. The village's efforts will benefit Bags of Hope, a private backpack food program, the Green Harvest Food Pantry, and the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry. The food pantries would appreciate donations of: oatmeal and cereal; canned chicken and tuna; peanut butter and jelly; pasta and pasta sauce; flour; sugar; rice; canned fruits and vegetables; soups; ramen noodles; macaroni and cheese; condiments and boxed potatoes....
Freemasonry. Just a mention of the fraternity that has roots back as far as the 14th Century or its iconic letter G surrounded by the compass and square brings different thought to the minds of different people. Who exactly are the Freemasons? What do they do? What lies behind the walls of Matteson Lodge No. 175 at 350 N. Midland Ave. in Joliet? Worshipful Master Ed Kerfin wants the community to have a look for themselves. The Matteson Lodge is holding a community day and...
Whether it's Queen Elizabeth II, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy or anyone else, Leslie Goddard seems to be able to portray anyone. This time, it was Jackie Kennedy. At the Joliet Library in front of more than 100 spectators, Goddard portrayed former first lady and fashion icon. "She is the most fascinating person I portray and people are just fascinated by her," Goddard said. "I've been doing this program for 10 years, and every I think if everyone's...
s Troy students have gotten back into the rhythm of the school year, one faculty member can remain confident she traveled the farthest this summer. District Administrator Kristin Johnson recently spent 10 days in Nepal where she conducted math workshops with teachers and worked with educators and fourth grade students in their classrooms. Johnson, Troy's Director of Curriculum and Assessment, was chosen by Origo Education to be its United States educator representative with...
Contract issues and renovation schedules jeopardized approval of a downtown Plainfield banquet hall again. Operators of The Sanctuary, 24216 W. Lockport St., sought approval from trustees at the Sept. 9 Village Board meeting, but had yet to finalize their required parking arrangements or schedule fire and building inspections. “(The delay) is being put back on us when these things haven’t been done. We’re putting the cart before the horse,” Trustee Margie Bonuchi said. “I’m quite bewildered we were told this was a done deal...
Edward Hospital's EMS (Emergency Medical Services) "Run of the Quarter" for April-June 2019 has been awarded to the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District. On June 9, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District responded to a report of a semi-truck and trailer that had rolled over on eastbound I-88 near the Highland Ave. off ramp. Crews found the heavily damaged vehicle driver-side down in a water-filled ditch. The 58-year-old driver was trapped in the wreckage with severe injuries...
The Illinois State Board of Education awarded District 58's Grove Children's Preschool with the Gold Circle Quality of Excellence on its 2018-19 Preschool for All state audit report. "It's a part of the preschool for all grant," said preschool coordinator Jackelyn Cadard. "Part of that involves a audit of the Illinois State Board of Education." The gold rating is the highest score that an Illinois preschool can achieve, and this is the second consecutive time that Grove...
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) recently announced that Lewis University Airport in Romeoville has been awarded a $3.3 million federal grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to reconstruct Taxiway B, the airport's main artery. In 1989, The Joliet Regional Port District assumed ownership of the airport. The Director of Aviation for Joliet Regional Port District, Chris Lawson, said that the Lewis University Airport is just like many...
The Mexican Independence Day parade held Sept. 14 in Joliet was marred by violence near the parade route. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg during an apparent confrontation just before 2 p.m. near Collins Street and Elwood Avenue, Joliet police said. The 57th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade had begun its route down Collins Street about an hour before the shooting. Surveillance video released by Joliet police shows three young men scrambling away from the east side...
Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission receives the 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award The Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission received the 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award for a project ranging from $35M to $100M from the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to an engineering Project which best exemplifies new or innovative application of technology, resourcefulness in solving complex problems, and environmental,...
Prost! If you're a Shorewood resident who want to celebrate your German heritage, or you simply like music and beer - Oktoberfest will be Sept. 28. The village's Bavarian-style festival started in 1976, but wasn't held for many years until it was brought back in 2013. Germans are the largest ancestral group in the United States. Oktoberfest is being held at Cene's Four Seasons Park, 25520 W. Seil Road. Families are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. and can enjoy German music from Ed...
A StairMaster, elliptical, or even a treadmill seems to suffice for most people. For Plainfield Park District Division Manager of Parks Mike Brouillard, that's not the case. In 2016, Brouillard discovered World Vision, a non-profit whose mission he wanted to help, one that would also force him to push himself to his physical limits. While he discovered World Vision, which he said has changed his life, he also discovered something most people just can't physically or mentally...
Like a young child putting together a Lego town, Plainfield has gathered a variety of items recently. Four police cars, 800 trees and a $300,000 street sweeper were among the items approved for purchase Sept. 16 at the Plainfield Village Board meeting. “These are budgeted items that were anticipated,” Director of Public Works Allen Persons noted. The biggest purchase was a 2020 Elgin Crosswind street sweeper for $297,670. “This particular piece is looking to replace a piece of equipment that’s nearly 20 years old,” Persons sa...
Ever since Nico Brito was born, he's been an inspiration to other people. A three-year-old from Downers Grove, who will be making a special appearance in Times Square to launch the NYC buddy walk, has been dealt a tricky card - Down Syndrome. "I received a prenatal diagnosis very early in the pregnancy," said mother Jacqueline. "I think I was 11 weeks pregnant the time." After finding about her son's condition, which came from a routine checkup at the doctor's office,...
For 65 years, the White Fence Farm restaurant has been in the family of Laura Hastert. The original White Fence Farm location is in Romeoville, where it was established in the early 1920s on US Route 66. Founded by Stuyvesant 'Jack' Peabody, son of Peabody Coal Company founder Francis S. Peabody and himself CEO of Peabody Coal at the time, opened on a 12-acre plot that Jack Peabody owned across U.S. Route 66/Joliet Road from his 450-acre Lemont horse farm where thoroughbred...