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Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is proud to announce that 27 students will advance from the regional to the state level of the PTA Reflections arts recognition and achievement program. Reflections is a national PTA arts recognition and achievement program for students. Through Reflections, District 58 students in preschool through eighth grade are invited to submit works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography...
Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval and SafeSpeed LLC, the red light camera company at the center of federal corruption charges against him, are now the targets of a racketeering lawsuit that seeks to void tens of thousands of traffic citations issued through the company's devices. Lawrence Gress, a Downers Grove resident and lead plaintiff in the case, filed the suit Monday under the federal Racketeering, Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a law most often used...
The Joliet West High School French Horn Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2020 Music for All National Chamber Festival in Indianapolis. The students have the amazing opportunity to give their own concert at the beautiful Indiana Historical Society Auditorium and receive clinics from some of the best music educators in the country. "This event is by audition only and our horns will share the stage with some of the best ensembles from across the country," said Band...
Every 92 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. On top of that, one out of every three women are survivors of sexual violence. Those staggering numbers are something Downers Grove South senior student Therese Malinowski wants to put to an end. Because one of Malinowski's friends were sexually assaulted in middle school, she created a sexual assault database in order for Illinois colleges and universities that is named Project Dandelion. "Since my friend was sexually assaul...
A Reminder about Winter Weather Cancellation or Delay of a School Day Now that winter is upon us, this is a reminder of how VVSD informs parents and guardians of a weather-related cancellation or delayed start of a school day. If the school day is going to be cancelled or delayed, parents and guardians will receive a phone call by 6 a.m. In consideration of parent work schedules and the need for child care arrangements, VVSD will try to make the decision and inform the community earlier whenever possible. If the decision is...
District 202 will share steps families can take to be more aware of teen suicide and support and protect their children. The District 202 Plainfield Parent Community Network (PPCN) will present this special free program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the auditorium at Plainfield South High School, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. Doors will open and community resources will be available at 6 p.m. The program is designed and intended for parents with students...
Super Bowl LIV is right around the corner. This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Joliet Police Department to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. Super Bowl LIV falls on Sunday, February 2, 2020. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you're hosting...
After months of discussion and public hearing, Shorewood will allow marijuana-based businesses to operate within the village. Mayor Rick Chapman broke the tie among the trustees' vote at the Jan. 14 meeting and a potential dispensary operator could apply for business and zoning permits. Chapman has said no one interested in establishing a cannabis business has approached village staff. "We've (all) had plenty of time to talk to our neighbors and digest the information. For...
Thirty-three-year-old Ashlee Catalani and her boyfriend Ponciano Vargas, 40, were charged with six crimes in connection with the Dec.1 beating of Catalani's ex-boyfriend. The couple was charged with aggravated battery, criminal trespass to a vehicle, two counts of criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence and battery. At approximately 5:14 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Timber Ridge Court to an unwanted intoxicated subject. "Vargas beat up...
At 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Downers Grove Recreation Center, the 'Mother Son Gym Jam' will be open for those who want to participate. The two-hour event will have many fun and entertaining activities for mothers and sons to enjoy. "We've been doing this event for many years as a long time partnership with the Downers Grove Junior Women's Club," said Director of Community Engagement and Marketing Dawn Hartman. "It's really is just a great time for moms to connect with their...
Chicago - Governor JB Pritzker today signed the License to Work Act, which eliminates driver’s license suspensions for most non-moving violations and allows tens of thousands of Illinoisans whose licenses were canceled, suspended or revoked to have their driving privileges reinstated. “With this bipartisan legislation, Illinois now recognizes the fact that suspending licenses for having too many unpaid tickets, fines, and fees doesn’t necessarily make a person pay the bill — but it does mean that people don’t have a way to...
The Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education recognized stellar students who excel in their clubs, and also recognized their inspiring sponsors. The Make A Difference Award winners for January represent the Latinx Club at Niles North and the DECA Club at Niles West. Jatziry Ramos Jacobo is a sophomore who lives with her family of four. They immigrated to the United States from the Mexican state of Guadalajara. Her mother works in a hospital and her...
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse recognized Thomas Jefferson Elementary School teacher Diana Yang and Woodland Elementary School teacher Dawn Bates at their January school board meeting for earning National Board Certified Teachers Designations. Diana Yang renewed her National Board Certified Teacher License and Dawn Bates received her National Board Certified Teacher and Master Teacher Designation on the...
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry annually hosts a special Annual Dinner and Celebration of Success that honors area businesses, organizations and individuals for their contributions to the Joliet area. This year’s event, held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 176 West Banquets in Joliet, honored seven businesses and organizations, as well as three individuals. The University of St. Francis (USF) was one of the evening’s honorees and was presented with the Chamber’s 2019 Education Award. “The University of St. Fra...
State of the Village Mayor Collins presented the State of the Village Address during the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon this week. He highlighted the Boulevard development, new businesses, and capital projects. Click here to view the presentation which includes the Village’s new Economic Development video! Holiday Information The Village Offices will be closed on January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). This holiday will not change your refuse and recycling day. TRIAD Meeting The Plainfield Senior TRIAD will m...
Joliet police reportedly found a parolee driving around with a loaded handgun in his car Jan. 13. At 10:15 p.m. officers near Fourth Avenue and Richards Street saw a driver commit a moving violation and attempted to pull it over, according to police reports. The vehicle continued for over a block before finally stopping. Though the driver allegedly told officers a different name and date of birth, records identified him as James L. Faint, 19. Faint was charged with obstructing a police officer, driving without a license and...
The Plainfield Park District will host a hiring fair on JANUARY 30 to fill a number of full- and part-time seasonal parks maintenance positions. The hiring fair will run from 6-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Park District's Recreation/Administration building, 23729 W. Ottawa St. in Plainfield. Job candidates can fill out an application on the Park District website, plfdparks.org, or onsite the day of the event. Interviews will also be conducted the day of the event. More...
Heating season is in full swing and with that comes an elevated risk for home heating related fires. Annually U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 52,050 fires involving heating equipment. Space heaters are most often involved in home heating fires followed by solid-fuel heating equipment like fireplaces. The Plainfield Fire Protection District has the following tips to help you stay safe and warm this winter. The primary cause of space heater involved fires are...
The Boulevard may be at the very eastern edge of Plainfield, but it was at the center of Mayor Mike Collins’ recent State of the Village presentation. Machines have been moving earth for the 70-acre retail development which will occupy the borders of Plainfield and Joliet along Interstate 55. The Boulevard project will be anchored by Costco, which is on track to open in November, Collins said. A little more than half of the Pace bus riders regularly using the four routes serving Interstate 55 are connecting to Plainfield. T...
For those that love to sing, a rehearsal at Eagle Pointe Elementary School was on display for the Spectrum Youth Singers group. This young group of vocalists in Plainfield helps children in grades four through eight to find their voice, grow and have fun while singing choral music in front of audiences and at many different kinds of events. "We are a community children's and youth choir for boys and girls," said Director Oksana Rodak. "We offer quality music education and...
DuPage County Invites Residents to Route 83 Community Workshops Residents are invited to two community workshops to provide input and hear about key recommendations community planners will make regarding the DuPage County Route 83 Corridor Plan. The first meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Wood Dale Park District Cabin Nature Center, 111 S. Wood Dale Road. The second meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Villa Park Library, 305 Ardmore Ave. DuPage County is working to create a...
The Westmont Fire Department recently assembled 100 care packages for the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry serving overseas in Afghanistan just outside of Kandahar. "Several of our Firefighters and Police Officers have family members who are soldiers and serving in this troop, so we wanted to give back and let them know we are thinking of them," said Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley. "I am very proud of our department for coming together and making this project successful." The We...
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the 1976 murder of sixteen-year-old Pamela Maurer has been solved. In his announcement, Berlin named then twenty-three-year-old now deceased Bruce Lindahl, who resided at 1023 Solfisburg, Aurora at the time, as the man responsible for Pam’s murder. Pam’s body was discovered at approximately 7:30 a.m., forty-four years ago today in the snow on the side of College Road in Lisle. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled. On the night of January 12, 1976...
The Will County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to lock your vehicle doors whenever you are away from it. Together, with municipal law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff's Office is on high alert to combat the frequent reports that we are receiving for burglaries to unlocked vehicles. Police believe that there are several crews of offenders working in areas throughout the county with no noticeable pattern. Because of the speed in which these crimes happen, it is very...
WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION With the prediction of snow, ice and freezing temperatures this weekend, the village has prepared a few friendly winter reminders for residents. SNOW PARKING ORDINANCE In an effort to keep our residents safe and streets cleared during the winter, the Village of Romeoville would like to remind residents of the Snow Parking Ordinance.The guidelines are as follows: Odd-even parking will go into effect upon the accumulation of two inches of snow on the...