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Senator Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, was elected as the 39th president of the Illinois Senate on Sunday after hours of behind-the-scenes negotiations. The race had been weeks in the making, and by the time the closed-door negotiations began Sunday shortly after 11 a.m., the field of candidates was down to two – Harmon, who has served in the chamber since 2003, and Sen. Kimberly Lightford, a Maywood Democrat and the majority leader, who has served in the Senate since 1998. The n...
Volunteer disaster responders with the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois responded to 22 fires from Monday, January 13 through today in the Chicago & Northern Illinois area in Harvey, Joliet, Palatine, Princeton, Rockford and more, with 16 of these fires occurring in Chicago including a fire in the 3000 block of W. 85th St. that sadly resulted in the loss of life. Our volunteers provided assistance to 93 individuals, including 71 adults and 22 children with...
The Plainfield Park District will celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the grand opening of the Prairie Activity and Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd on Feb. 1. Entrance fee for the Prairie Fit fitness center and elevated track will be just $1 all day. There will be free activities, games, and inflatables for families in PARC's large gym from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The day will also include free crafts, fitness demonstrations, and refreshments. Visitors can also enter for...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker assumed a ceremonial position Sunday as senators chose a new president. The governor, a Democrat, presided over the floor vote as legislators elected Democratic Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park as the 39th Senate president in Illinois history. It is a constitutional role the state's governor fills when the Senate is without a president - usually after senators are sworn in for a new term in January of odd-numbered years. Sunday's proceedings, however,...
Pace will hold a series of six public hearings to solicit public input on Phase II of proposed service changes resulting from the North Shore Transit Service Coordination Plan and Market Analysis, a joint study completed in 2017 by Pace and CTA. The hearings will take place between January 30 and February 18 in Chicago, Glenview, Niles, Northbrook, Evanston and Wilmette. The proposal includes streamlined routes, increased frequency on arterial roads, reduced waiting times, better connections to CTA L trains and an overall...
BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, continues their 9th Season – Guilty Pleasures – with NINE the Musical in Concert Performing at the Bartley & Maricela Madden Theatre at North Central College, 171 East Chicago Avenue in Naperville February 7-9, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.brightsidetheatre.com, or by phone at 630-447-TIXS (8497). The Bartley and Maricela Madden Theatre we will be transformed int...
The following statement on the confirmed case of Legionnaire's Disease at Meadowbrook Manor is from a faculty representative: "In response to recent reports that a resident from Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook tested positive for Legionnaire's Disease, the facility has initiated proactive water management plan safety measures to ensure that all residents, staff and visitors are not subject to any exposure or risk for the legionella bacteria. In addition, we are conducting an...
A group of dedicated Oakton Community College faculty "techies" recently built 10 new programmable automation controllers (PAC) trainers that will be used in a new manufacturing course available this spring. The devices will give students hands-on experience with the latest technology in analyzing complex industrial automated systems. Students enrolled in the Programmable Automation Controllers (MFG 245) course will learn new styles of programming and use these skills to contr...
The Joliet Township High School Athletic Boosters are proud to present the 16th Annual Night of Champions on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the IBEW 176 Hall on 1100 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. This annual event celebrates individuals that have made significant contributions to the JT athletic programs while raising funds to benefit JTHS athletics. The event will begin with a cocktails/social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and awards at 7:30 p.m. The event will also have a cash bar reception and raffles....
The Illinois Senate will hold a special meeting Sunday to elect a new chamber president. Senate President John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat, surprised his colleagues at the end of the fall veto session Nov. 14 by announcing his plan to retire from the Senate in January, once a new president is chosen. There are two announced candidates for the job that have received the most media attention – Sen. Don Harmon, of Oak Park, an assistant majority leader; and Sen. Kimberly L...
Government reform advocates in Illinois are urging state lawmakers to impose stricter rules on lobbying activity at the Statehouse, including a ban on lawmakers themselves working as lobbyists with other levels of government. Their testimony before a special legislative committee Wednesday in Chicago came against the backdrop of a sprawling federal investigation that has focused in part on potentially corrupt lobbying practices. Former Rep. Luis Arroyo, who also lobbied the...
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse recognized (from left to right) 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...
CHANNAHON – "Valentine's Day Nature Cards," 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 8, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Learn how to use nature to make fun and creative Valentine's Day cards. Create a few on your own, and get inspired to continue your nature cards at home. Free; all ages. Register by Friday, Feb. 7, at ReconnectWithNature.org or call 815-722-9470. CHANNAHON – "Snow Moon Campfire and Hike," 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Four Rivers Environmental Education Cen...
f you've ever wanted to give acting a try, Oakton Community College has two upcoming opportunities for community members of all ages and skill levels to shine on stage. Take advantage of your opportunity to audition for two unique theater productions – "The Vagina Monologues" and "Grease." All auditions will be held at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. "The Vagina Monologues" Auditions: 6- 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28 (Footlik Theater) Performance D...
Volunteers needed for Boards and Commissions The City is currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to serve on one of the following Commissions: Appearance (must be a licensed architect); O’Hare Airport; Farmers Market; Historic Preservation. You are encouraged to review information about the various Boards and Commission. Please visit our website at www.parkridge.us. In the upper right corner “SEARCH” field, enter “Boards and Commissions.” While one lists the members and vacancies, the other describes...
After a structural assessment in 2017 identified Morton Grove's Harrer Pool as aged beyond repair, the Park District conducted community-wide opinion research, including a survey, five town halls and two open board meetings, which revealed the community overwhelmingly did not wish to close the pool, but instead replace it. If funding is approved, the updated pool would include a 50-meter, 6-lane heated lap pool, a separate spray pad and activity pool for children, a separate...
State Representative Brad Stephens (20th District)issued this statement regarding the Kennedy Expressway Graffiti: “My office has received numerous emails and phone calls concerning the graffiti on the noise abatement walls currently under construction along Kennedy Expressway near Cumberland and Canfield. I have been working with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and advocating for the removal of the graffiti from the vandalized walls. Graffiti removal must be completed during warmer days because when the t...
Hoops for D86 Fundraiser- Feb. 1 The Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its seventh annual “Hoops for D86” fundraiser, presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1:00–4:30 p.m. The basketball tournament will take place in the field house at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Avenue, and feature players from Joliet Public Schools District 86 schools. In addition, District 86 administrators will play community members during a game scheduled for 2:15 p.m. The event is op...
Students at Troy Hofer Elementary School are learning to correspond with their friends in the old fashioned way – by writing letters. The school has its own unofficial in-school post office called, "Wee Deliver," which is designed by the United States Postal Service to assist with students' reading and writing abilities and to teach them how mail works. Hofer's Postmaster is Assistant Principal Jennifer Tekiela. The school has had the service for the past few years for its s...
District 202 community members are invited and encouraged to nominate a District 202 staff or community member for the 2020 CAPE Community Award. The CAPE Community Award was established in 1983 to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the District 202 community through their volunteerism with District 202 schools and through external community organizations CAPE is District 202’s committee for the Coordination of Administration and Parent groups for Educational efficiency. It comprises parents and...
The Plainfield Fire Protection District will be purchasing fifty "Stop The Bleed" kits to utilize in providing training to local school districts thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water. The Illinois American Water Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. The program awards grants to provide personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling e...
Plainfield South High School will honor two individuals and one team at its second Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 in the main gymnasium, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road. The PSHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2020 inductees are: Samantha Vargocko-Rickmon, cross-country, volleyball, basketball and softball athlete at PSHS and at Western Michigan University. Brandon Winters, track and field athlete at PSHS and Purdue University. The 2010 boys bowling team, the first such team to win a state bowling...
Plainfield now has an online map that provides historic information as well as direction. The new feature is under Plainfield Historic Landmarks on the village website. The Historic Preservation Committee has designated 20 structures - all near the downtown area - as having historical or architectural significance. All of the buildings are within four blocks of the intersection of Lockport Street and Route 59. The committee evaluates the integrity of design, workmanship, mater...
Plainfield School District 202 has sold a 40-acre site that was once considered for school facilities. Northern Builders, Inc. has purchased the land at the northeast corner of 127th Street and Kings Road for $3.6 million. The plot is located between a residential neighborhood south of the Bolingbrook Golf Club and the rear of a logistics park along Interstate 55. According to the district, the new owners may seek to have the property annexed into the Village of Bolingbrook. “It is the opinion of the school district that t...
Join the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2020 State of the Village Luncheon & Address on Thursday, January 16 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Registration opens at 11:00 am with the program beginning at Noon. With over 600 attendees each year, this is the premier business professionals luncheon in the suburban Chicago area. Roger C. Claar, Mayor of the Village of Bolingbrook, serves as the keynote speaker. Mix it up with local, regional, statewide, and national business and civic leaders. Sponsors receive...