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On the day that Joliet Junior College would have held its spring commencement, president Dr. Judy Mitchell instead announced Friday at a press conference held with the city of Joliet in the council chambers that the Fall semester will be conducted online with limited face-to-face student interaction. Mitchell announced that all fall lecture courses will be delivered online. Courses with a combination of lecture and lab will have lecture online and lab face-to-face – c...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be closing the Jefferson Street (eastbound US Route 30) moveable bridge over the Des Plaines River as part of the ongoing moveable bridge centralized control project beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. It is expected that the work will be complete and the bridge will reopen by Friday, May 22, 2020. A detour will be posted. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area. For additional information contact the City of Joliet...
The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The 2.98 million claims nationwide in the week pushed the jobless claims in the first two months of the novel coronavirus pandemic to more than 36 million. The unprecedented number of claims made for a national unemployment rate of 15.7 percent the week ending May 2. In Illinois, the number of new claims on the week was...
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced new resources to help the hundreds of thousands of people unemployed in Illinois, unveiling an online portal that will offer job training and connect job seekers with prospective employers. Get Hired Illinois is a “one-stop shop” for job seekers of all levels and backgrounds to access career training programs, virtual job fairs and opportunities to connect with employers, the governor said. “It's critical that our state do every...
Requests for food from the Bags of Hope program have skyrocketed since the start of the Illinois stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bags of Hope is a local nonprofit organization that provides food for District 202 students to take home each weekend. It has received 200 new requests since schools closed in March because of the pandemic and is now serving 28 of the 30 schools in District 202, said Bags of Hope Executive Director and Treasurer Dr. DJ Skogsberg. On average, Bags of Hope delivers 1,800 bags of food...
Each summer, St. Joseph's Park in Joliet hosts events almost every Sunday, where local churches or other organizations host fundraisers. With bands, beer and bingo, the events have been a staple of the community for years and attract a large gathering each week. St. Joseph Parish announced on its Facebook Page today that because of COVID-19, it has decided to cancel all events for the 2020 season, citing the large crowds and lack of possible social distancing. "It is with...
John F. Kennedy Middle School seventh grader Rhea Shah and her sister, Plainfield Ea Roochi Shah, a senior at Plainfield East High School, wanted to make face shields for those serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, even though they don't have a 3D printer. The sisters learned about the demand for face shields from their mom, Dr. Kalpana Shah, who is a dentist at Primary Family Dental in Joliet and Plano Family Dental in Plano. Dr. Kalpana Shah is still treating...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Amy Simpson, a District 202 teacher of the visually impaired, and her husband Matt Simpson, searched for ways to help the community. It quickly became apparent there was a high demand for face masks and face shields, so the Simpsons researched ways to use their three, 3D printers to make face shields. The Simpsons focused on making face shields because they already had most of the materials needed and they last longer than face masks, Matt sai...
Saturday night, Chicago Street Bar and Grill in Joliet was supposed to be packed with laughter spilling out of the bar and money pouring in for the family of Owen Buell. The two-year-old from Joliet is fighting neuroblastoma and a quartet of Chicagoland comics had planned to kick off their "Smiles for Miles" tour by helping to raise money for Owen's fight. The event, however, is postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the comedians are taking the show digital to keep...
When the word came down to students at Joliet Catholic Academy that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had closed all schools – public and private – because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was near the end of the day when seniors were either at the end of the day or had already left their lockers for what could be the very last time. There were no good-byes, no hugs and no tears – just empty hallways where the Class of 2020 was supposed to be planning for prom, training for spring sport...
Local service organizations in the Plainfield area are joining forces for an online concert to be broadcast on Saturday, April 25 at 4 p.m. The hour long event, titled "Nice to See You", will feature intimate performances by four local artists and will be streaming live at NiceToSeeYouPlainfield.com and The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. This online concert event is a celebration of the Plainfield first responders, essential workers, local businesses and...
Joliet Central and West High School students earned top awards in the Southwest Prairie Conference (SPC) Literary Festival, with ten other schools also submitting their original written works to the Southwest Prairie Conference. Although the 2019-2020 Conference event was cancelled, the SPC reviewed the submissions and announced the winners on April 7, 2020. Student participants submitted writing pieces in seven categories including: Personal Essay, Critical Essay, Personal...
Gov. JB Pritzker announced changes to the state's guidance as to who can get tested for novel coronavirus disease Thursday and said state labs are ramping up testing efforts. Illinois' recommended testing criteria will now include "all those who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms," according to the governor's office. The new guidance will apply to state-run drive-thru testing centers and will be offered to medical providers across Illinois, although those with mild symptoms...
When the coronavirus began hitting the country, Troy School District 30-C administrators got busy planning for the possibility of closing its seven schools. They knew adapting to online classrooms would be a profound transformation for teachers, students and parents, and there was a lot to do to prepare. When the governor closed the schools, Troy was ready. The first day, paper-based packets were sent home with every student containing information for students and parents....
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday, one month since he issued a state of emergency, it is "unlikely" his stay-at-home order can be lifted safely before April 30 and organizers of large summer events "need to think seriously" about canceling them. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,344 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, bringing the state total to 16,422 in 81 of Illinois' 102 counties. Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the department's...
The City of Joliet has confirmed the first positive COVID-19 case within the Fire Department. The employee's last workday was March 30. On March 31 he began feeling sick, but assumed it was regular seasonal allergies. The employee was tested on April 1 and the results came back positive. The employee has not been at work since March 30 and reports no current symptoms. In accordance with CDC protocol the employee will not return to work until April 14. The Fire Department has...
Just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to the area of 127th Street and Naperville-Plainfield Road for a stolen vehicle and shots fired. As a result of a preliminary investigation, officers learned a vehicle was stolen from a residence within the 12700 block of South Barrow Lane. The owner of the stolen vehicle began following the stolen vehicle while he contacted 9-1-1. The driver of the stolen vehicle stopped the...
DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) values creativity, curiosity, community and collaboration. During the temporary closure, which has been extended through April 30, the DCM team is finding new ways to deliver on its vision and mission. As childhood development experts, DCM’s staff members know that creative play mitigates stress and promotes overall health. Music, movement and laughter are great stress busters. Focused learning is important too. DCM Early Learning Specialist Alix...
Starting on Wednesday, April 8, the Library Tower will be lit red each night to show appreciation for all of the frontline healthcare workers. The Library includes in their appreciation the police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who are often in direct contact with infected patients. "We salute all frontline workers who are so important in the fight against COVID-19," said Assistant Director Greg Pritz. The Niles-Maine District Library is closed through Thursday, April 30....
Oakton student employee and alum Matt Slizys is helping to save lives. Slizys is spearheading a project using 3D printers at the college's Skokie campus to create COVID-19 face shields to distribute to local hospitals and health care facilities. Slizys, with the assistance of Oakton's Manufacturing Technology Department faculty members, have created at least 25 face shields, with the goal of producing 100. Once that objective has been reached, college officials will determine...
NORTHEAST 10 STATES New York 6,298- 86% of the 6.298 victims, were suffering from hypertension (55%) or diabetes (37%) and other underlining illnesses.. lohud.com USA TODAY Network April 7 New Jersey 1,504 Massachusetts 433 Connecticut 335 Pennsylvania 319 Rhode Island 43 Vermont 23 Delaware 19 New Hampshire 18 Maine 14 Total 9,006 60.36% UPPER MIDWEST 8 STATES Michigan 959 Illinois 462 just been updated to 528, of which 183, were over the age of 80; followed by 179, who were 70-79; 104 from 60-69; 48 between the ages of...
Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley has announced he second positive COVID-19 case has been confirmed within the sheriff’s office. The male deputy called in sick on March 27 with coronavirus-like symptoms. He self-quarantined at home and went for testing. He received his positive results after 10 days. The deputy is currently assigned to the Will County Courthouse and travels throughout the courthouse during his daily duties. Since his self-quarantine, 13 days ago, there have been no other reported courthouse deputies or e...
Illinois officials announced on Tuesday the largest single-day increase of novel coronavirus-caused deaths in the state. The 73 new fatalities in 14 counties — Champaign, Christian, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, Tazewell, Will and Winnebago — bring Illinois’ total to 380. Coles, Lawrence, Richland and Shelby counties each reported their first confirmed cases of the virus Tuesday. Coroners and medical examiners across the state may be condu...
As Maine Township continues to deal with the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, CDC guidelines are being followed and policies and procedures updated as necessary. While the physical town hall remains closed through at least April 30, most regular township services are still being offered to the public. Specifically, the food pantry and emergency general assistance are open and handling an incredible increase in requests. "As of April 3, staff delivered over 400 food boxes to the pu...
On Sunday, April 5, news was released that lions and tigers at the Bronx Zoo started showing respiratory signs, including a cough. The animals had been exposed to a zoo employee who worked closely with the cats and tested positive. Only one of the cats, a tiger named Nadia, was tested due to the logistics of getting a sample from a large, dangerous cat, and she was positive for COVID-19. This story joins previous reports of a cat in Belgium and 2 dogs in China who tested...