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Morton Grove, IL – The Morton Grove Police Department charged Jacob Spiro as a result of a joint multi-jurisdictional, bomb and violence, threat investigation. The Morton Grove Department received 12 bomb and violence threats from September to October of this year targeting the Village of Morton Grove, the Morton Grove Public Library, and local businesses. Additionally, Skokie, Niles, Wilmette, Glenview, and Northbrook Police Departments had bomb and violence threats during t...
AURORA, Ill. – Jack-o'-lanterns live a short, scary life. That is unless they are catapulted, hurled, or whacked into a compost pile after the spooky season is over! "Green your Halloween" by recycling pumpkins after the holiday at one of more than a dozen University of Illinois Extension Pumpkin Smash community composting events in early November, including Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, in Kane County at McCleery Elementary School in Aurora. Why smash and not trash? Illinois i...
CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of the community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. Apply for this exciting opportunity! Currently we are hiring for the following local hire positions. Job Announcements will begin to expire as soon as on O...
A Will County Sheriff's Detective has been presented with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Meritorious Service Award for his off-duty actions in July that stopped the attempted robberies of a neighbor and a local business. "Detective Shaun Moran didn't care whether he was on or off duty, he saw fellow citizens in danger and he stepped in to stop potentially dangerous crimes from happening," said Illinois FOP State Lodge President Chris Southwood. "Citizens are safe...
The 2023 Romeoville Village Ornament has been revealed: a replica of the fire department's first fire engine, a 1960 Seagrave. Details abound on this 3-D piece, showcasing hoses in the back, pump piping and a ladder on the sides, and a silver bell on the front. Engine 1 served Romeoville from 1960-1986. Finished in rhodium silver, this brass ornament measures 3" long, 0.75" wide, and 1.25" high with a 1.25" long name oval suspended between the truck and cord. It comes in a...
Joliet Public Schools District 86, in coordination with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), recognize October as National Principals Month. The month is an opportunity for us to thank our school principals for their dedication, leadership, and commitment in providing a safe and supportive...
The statement "it happens to the best of us" couldn't be any more true for Cullen Jones. The four-time Olympic medalist and first African-American to hold a swimming world record, nearly drowned at a water park when he was five. Now, after an accomplished career, he's using his platform to promote water safety around the USA, and Goldfish Swim School was his most recent stop. Jones visited the school's Plainfield and Naperville locations on Sept. 23 to help celebrate the 10th...
Plainfield Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) was nominated for The Governor's Hometown Award by Commander Zach Zigterman in the project category of "Disaster Services/Public Safety." They were chosen as one (1) of four (4) finalists to compete for Governor's Cup and received honorable mention for their project described below: Plainfield Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is made up of 25 volunteers who train for and support the Plainfield Community in matters of disasters...
Plant the Gem was nominated for The Governor's Hometown Award by Stephanie Wright in the project category of "Environmental Stewardship." They were chosen as one (1) of four (4) finalists to compete for the Governor's Cup and received honorable mention for their project described below: The Village of Flossmoor led the Plant the Gem Project in partnership with the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, the Chicago Region Tree Initiative and Open Lands. The Village coordinated the planting...
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) was nominated for The Governor's Hometown Award by Kristi McNichol in the project category of "Violence Prevention, Intervention, or Interruption." They were chosen as one (1) of four (4) finalists to compete for the Governor's Cup and received honorable mention for their project described below: Joliet Fire Department implemented the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program in 2022. CRR connects Joliet residents with mental health providers free...
The winner of The Governor's Hometown Award was chosen by a panel of six (6) judges who were given 45-minute presentations by each of the finalists. After much consideration by the judges, the winner of the 2023 Governor's Hometown Award was The Village of Pleasant Hill's Summer Food Program. For the next year, The Governor's cup will be displayed at the Village of Pleasant Hill and will have their name engraved on it as the 2023 winner. The Summer Food Program was nominated...
Tinley Park, IL – Kennedy School welcomed a special guest recently – Kare 9 Nigel, an 80-pound comfort dog from Lutheran Church Charities (LCC). "Sit down and give him some love," Sarah Peirce, the school's behavior specialist and CPI trainer, told students as they cautiously approached the specially trained golden retriever. "He doesn't get upset," assured veteran handler Jim Morrison. "Only during thunderstorms." Once a year, Kennedy School arranges for Kare 9 Nigel or ano...
Fountaindale Public Library District is seeking residents interested in filling the remainder of a term on the Board of Trustees until the next election in April 2025. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Bob Kalnicky. "We would like to thank Bob for his 14 years of service on the library board," said Fountaindale Library Board Vice President Celeste Bermejo. "Bob served in leadership roles as our Board Vice President and President, and we wish him well as he moves...
Will County Sheriff's Deputy David Frederick has received an award from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge for his quick thinking and actions that averted potential harm to area school children who were on a field trip. "Even though he was off duty that day, David Frederick was looking out for the safety of students who were on an outing to the zoo," said Illinois FOP State Lodge President Chris Southwood. "David's vigilance kept a known sex offender...
The Village of Woodridge, Woodridge Public Library, and the West Suburban Community Pantry are teaming up to bring a community food drive to the citizens of Woodridge. The food drive will run from August 7, 2023, through September 10, 2023, and the donation barrels will feature Andy Warhol-inspired soup can art as a part of the DuPage WARHOL Pop Art Challenge. The challenge kicked off in June when the Warhol 2023 art exhibit opened at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring...
August 4, 2023 - DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas announced today that a DuPage County Grand Jury has indicted the Glendale Heights Village President on two counts of Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 Felony, for allegedly filing a false police report on two separate occasions. Yesterday afternoon, Judge Demetrios Panoushis issued a personal recognizance arrest warrant for Chodri Ma Khokhar, 66 (d.o.b. 9/5/1956) of the...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to ensure that older adults have the resources they need, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed legislation creating the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Pilot Program, which was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The program will begin on Jan. 1, 2024 and will connect Will County grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with relevant state-provided resources and services to ensure they are r...
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital's Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a mobile food pantry on Aug. 7, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Joliet CBOC parking lot and is open to all community members in need. No proof of military service, residency or income is required. Participants will receive basic food staples, including dry goods, meat, dairy and fresh produce. "One person going hungry is still one too many," said Elizabeth Thrun,...
Illinois STAR (Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources) is excited to announce open enrollment for farmers for the 2023 crop year. As summer settles in and crops are growing throughout the Midwest, it's time for farmers and landowners to reap the results of investing in conservation practices on their fields. By participating in STAR, farmers receive a clear conservation roadmap, gain public recognition for their environmental stewardship, create a market signal for supply...
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) recently received the Outstanding Public Sector Award from the Illinois Recycling Foundation acknowledging the County's first-ever Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center). This award recognizes a community, county or publicly funded institution for a recycling or composting effort, program or event that successfully achieves or promotes diversion. The award was presented to Cook County Government...
Joseph Awinongya Jr., better known as JoJo, was honored in a proclamation ceremony on July 18 at Joliet City Hall to celebrate his extraordinary achievements. JoJo, a boxer at just 16 years old, has won 19 national championships, is the top rank in his age group and weight class for the country, is on the Team USA's junior Olympic boxing team, began college when he was 13, has his GED and associates degree, and recently received a full ride scholarship to the University of...
Help the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provide healthy habitats for native plants and animals and inspiring places for visitors by participating in “A Night for Nature” on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Hosted by the Forest Preserve District and its nonprofit partner the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the fundraiser’s goal is to raise $25,000 for habitat restoration and native wildlife in forest preserves where people connect to nature. The e...
Nearly 150 people attended and the names of 50 babies were read at the SHARE Wings of Hope Angel Garden Blessing & Butterfly Release on June 20 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. The guest speaker at this year's event was Kevin Madsen, MD, a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine and independent physician on the medical staff of Edward-Elmhurst Health. SHARE, now in its 34th year, is a support group provided by Edward-Elmhurst Health for those who have experienced a...
(Naperville, IL)... Families are invited to experience DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) ooey-er, gooey-er, and sloppy-er than ever before during Mess Fest on Saturday, June 24, from 9:00am–2:00pm. This event is included with Museum admission or membership. Mess Fest offers opportunities for all levels of messy fun. From sensory experiments that begin with just dipping in a finger to full-on, foam-covered exploration, each guest can choose the level of mess that makes them h...
A groundbreaking ceremony for the upgraded trail connection that will link the 3.26 mile Centennial Trail and the 11 mile I&M Canal Trail took place this week. The project was made possible by a generous grant from CITGO. Announced back in November, this new connection will effectively create a link of 14.5 miles of continuous, scenic pathway, allowing someone to travel from Lemont to Joliet. While the project itself is in Romeoville, the grant money donated by CITGO will...