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Officials from the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission are taking protective measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), effective immediately. Office hours at the Orland Park Vet Center, the Peotone American Legion, Joliet Junior College, and Governors State University are suspended until May 1, 2020. The main office, located at 2400 Glenwood Avenue, will begin shifting in-person appointments to phone appointments. All necessary paperwork will be processed in a timely fashion and directed to the...
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Tuesday that all court-ordered evictions will be delayed for 30 days, effective immediately. The move came after Sheriff Mendrick learned of a resident who was being evicted from her apartment Monday. The woman said was prepared to go to a shelter for the evening but was turned away by several who told her they are not taking any new clients to limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus. “Halting all evictions for 30 days is the most humane thing to do as we continue to navigate t...
As your community hospitals, our No. 1 priority at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox and Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet is to keep our patients and families, healthcare workers, and staff safe. As you read and hear more about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in national and local media, we wanted to reassure you that we are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to respond should patients present with COVID-19. While COVID-19 itself is new,...
Dear Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Community, The health and safety of our students is our top priority, so we want to share with you information that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has published for schools throughout the state regarding coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. As you may be aware, Illinois and Cook County health officials confirmed a coronavirus case in suburban Cook County over the weekend. However, the IDPH continues to state that...
Recipients of the Air Force Combat Action Medal could be recognized on Illinois license plates under newly filed legislation. Senate Bill 2518 creates the Air Force Combat Action Medal license plate and allows the Secretary of State to issue them to eligible drivers. The new plate would join numerous others created to recognize military service and awards, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Navy Service Cross, among others. The existing Combat Action Badge plate is offered for Army recipients of that medal, which...
For the 18th-straight year, downtown Plainfield will be covered in emerald green spectators as the village hosts its annual Irish Parade. This year’s events will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Plainfield Central High School – the same place the parade will finish when it is completed. “Weather permitting, we will have bounce houses and face painters and that is free,” said event committeeman Bill Markley. “We will have bagpipers and Shriners and that is where the...
Troy Hofer Elementary School third grade students recently welcomed Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman for a visit to the school. The third-graders had been studying local government during a unit in the district's newly-adopted social studies curriculum. One of the activities in the students' unit was to write letters to local government officials with questions they were curious about. Several chose to write to Chapman. Impressed by the letters, the mayor decided to respond in...
The Edward Cancer Centers in Naperville and Plainfield have completed the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx). To earn the four-year accreditation, a facility must be in compliance with APEx standards that are based on five pillars of patient care: process of care, radiation oncology team, safety, quality management and patient-centered treatment. The Edward Cancer Centers in Naperville and Plainfield are part of...
The Niles Chamber of Commerce & Industry is proud to announce the nominees for the 16th Annual Niles Night of Roses held on Friday, April 24, 2020. Each year this community-driven event identifies exemplary Niles residents and businesses who contribute to the growth and overall health of the Niles community. Through voluntary work, civic duties and influential leadership, the Niles community has chosen three finalists for each of the eight categories. This year the Niles...
Dear Will County Residents and Municipal Officials: During the last 15 years as Will County Executive, I have worked to ensure that Will County balances fiscal responsibility to taxpayers with responsible economic growth. I hope that my successor makes this a priority as well. Being home to the largest inland port in all of North America has not come without issues. Undoubtedly, while traveling throughout the county, you see the deficiencies in our infrastructure as a result...
On May 16, like hundreds of other Plainfield Central students, 18-year-old Taylor Babec will walk across the stage and get her diploma. However, unlike her classmates she will be celebrating more than finishing four years of high school. For Taylor, May 16 marks the 10-year anniversary of her final treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which she was diagnosed with at five-years-old and battled for more than three years. As a part of that battle, Taylor received 22 blood...
On Saturday Feb. 29 a group of 26 members of Boundary Hill Estates meet to discuss the proposed plans by the Village of Woodridge to annex and rezone a 10-acre site on the south side of 75th Street and just east of Rt. 53 that currently contains single family homes. IN a release, the group states that, "a developer has submitted plans to build a three story, 130-unit retirement complex on the site. This four-plus acre building footprint will be the size of three football fields and 51-feet tall within a single family home...
Three men have been caught on camera stealing a French bulldog puppy at the Furry Babies Joliet pet store in the Louis Joliet Mall. The incident occurred around 3:53 p.m. on Feb. 10. “I wasn’t here at the time, but after reviewing the video they all definitely looked really suspicious,” said a manger who did not want to be identified. Out of the three men who were together, the one who actually stole the puppy was identified as wearing a big green winter coat. The other two s...
Ron Wilke has been in policing for 27 years, now, his hard work has paid off even more. Lisle Mayor Chris Pecak announced that Wilke, who is a 24-year employee of the Lisle Police Department, has been appointed to the new Chief of Police. "Ron offers a high level of professionalism, experience and leadership skills that will enable him to excel as Lisle's next Chief of Police," Pecak said. "He has been part of the fabric of our community and shown an authentic commitment to en...
Technology is ever evolving, and there is no better place for that to be on display than in the classroom. Minooka Community High School (MCHS) launched their one-to-one (1:1) Chromebook pilot program the week of February 10th to a select group of freshmen and sophomore classes. The select group of about 210 students will use their newly received Chromebooks during classes in Chemistry, English II, Health, Animal Science, Special Education, Spanish I, Pre-AP World History & Ge...
Joliet Police say three men fell asleep in the middle of a burglary spree Feb. 16. At 7:48 a.m., officers were called to the 6400 block of Baring Ridge Drive after witnesses reported a suspicious vehicle. According to police reports, officers arrived to find all three men “sleeping inside a vehicle...wearing gloves and all had masks on their faces.” Officers also reportedly observed marijuana inside the vehicle. After rousing the trio, police frisked them and allegedly found Dequan W. Kohnke, 23, of East Chicago, Indiana was...
From winged creatures to objects carried on the wind, flight is a natural phenomenon. To see how that phenomenon has inspired artists, the public is invited to Plum Creek Nature Center for the "Nature Takes Flight Juried Art Competition." The artworks selected for the exhibit will be on public display from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, April 3, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. The nature center's hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m....
Valley View Schools Kindergarten Open Enrollment March 3-13 Valley View School District will welcome the Class of 2033 when Kindergarten Open Enrollment takes place March 3-13 (with the exception of Sun. March 8). Students residing in the District who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2020 are eligible to enroll. Visit our website for complete enrollment information including a checklist for required enrollment documents and forms. The Open Enrollment hours are as follows: 7:30- 4 pm, except for Sat. March 7 (8:30 am...
For the second year in a row, the Plainfield Township Community Center will be hosting the Sham-Rockin’ Fun event. This event will be from 6:30 through 8 p.m. on March 6 at 15014 S Des Plaines St. in Plainfield. “It’s a St. Patrick’s themed event for families with young kids,” said marketing manager Brock Stein. In last year’s first-time event, 11 families participated in the Sham-Rockin’ Fun day, but the Plainfield Township Community Center hopes for even more participants...
Recently, a 10-month-old puppy by the name of Maverick had the fight of his life. The German Shepherd had to be rescued by the Plainfield Fire Protection District after he wondered to a pond and fell through ice. Ironically, a call was made to the owners of Maverick, saying that his brother was hit by a car the day before Maverick had to be rescued. "He's never gotten out of our house, ever," said owner Kaila Skrzypiec. "I was heartbroken that day, I think I was more...
Come join The Conservation Foundation and the Friends of O'Hara Woods improve the ecological health of O'Hara Woods at our monthly volunteer workday. Activities include cutting invasive brush, burning brush piles, pulling garlic mustard, and collecting seed from native plants. No prior experience is necessary. The address to O'Hara Woods is 524 Belmont Dr., Romeoville, and we will be meeting in the parking lot off of Beverly J Griffin Dr. (to the southwest of Lake Strini). If...
From 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Downers Grove South High School cafeteria, the District 99 Education Foundation will host its seventh annual Pizza Wars fundraiser event. "Every year for the last seven years we bring together a variety of pizzerias from the local community," said Pizza Wars Sponsor Chair Maura Bates. At last year's event, the winners were Best Crust- Lou Malnati's; Best Sauce- Papa's Pizza Place; and Best Overall – Tortorice's Pizza. "We're r...
Workshop and Public Comments: Village Board To Discuss Potential New Tax Revenues The Village is accepting public comment, both in person and via e-mail, related to a proposed ordinance change regarding an increase to revenue sources via the possible addition of a quarter percent (0.25 percent) sales tax, resulting in total sales tax rate of eight percent (8.0 percent); a one percent (1.0 percent) food and beverage tax; and/or a packaged liquor tax. The opportunity to speak in person will be on Thursday, February 20 during a...
Romeoville HS Senior Ryan Boots Named National Merit Finalist Romeoville HS senior Ryan Boots is among an elite group of students nationwide named as a Finalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition. National Merit Finalists advance to the final stage of the competition that determines the winners of $31 million in scholarships. More than 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying...
For the ninth year in a row, Mr. Mohammed Qurashi has donated $500 to math and science programs in Valley View Schools on behalf of the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program. Lukancic Middle School is this year's beneficiary of ExxonMobil's generosity and Mr. Qurashi's dedication to doing what he can to help his community. Mr. Qurashi is the Owner and President of the Romeoville Mobil station located at 135th St. and Illinois Route 53. Lukancic will use the money to help sup...