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The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk) in Oswego invites former Oswego School District band and choral students and participants in the district's athletics programs, as well as the faculty members who sponsored, coached, and taught those activities, to get together to reminisce about the fun they had during their school careers. The museum's "School Reunion – Music" will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Then on Sunday, Oct. 23, t...
Nearly 100 people received a free computer at the Niles-Maine District Library (or will get one shipped to their home) on Monday, September 26, 2022 thanks to a partnership with PCs for People. The Digital Services Department at the Niles-Maine District Library organized the highly anticipated event to help bridge the digital divide in the community. Residents who receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension Benefit Program, or have a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For 17 years Polish and Illinois National Guard Soldiers fought together in Iraq and then Afghanistan. Last week they rode more than 500 miles together honoring warriors killed in post 9/11 conflicts. The grueling 5-day, bicycle ride through Illinois, called the Gold Star 500, began six years ago when a group of active and retired Illinois National Guard members formed an organization called Gold Star Mission. The goal was to "Always Remember, Never Forget"...
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 hard work they do on a daily basis to ensure...
Aurora, IL (September 27th) - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) was joined by Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark (MA-05) at a press conference at the Planned Parenthood Health Center in Aurora discussing the House Republican's recent unveiling of their agenda for the 118th Congress that includes plans to federally criminalize abortion. Reps. Casten and Clark were joined by Jennifer Welch, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois. "This issue...
Joliet West senior golfer McKenna Anderson qualified for IHSA State as an individual on Oct. 3 by shooting a 78 (+6) at the O'Fallon IHSA Sectional at Far Oaks Golf Course in Caseyville, Illinois. She finished 9th overall in scoring for the day, which vaulted her to IHSA State. The IHSA State Competition takes place on Oct. 7 and 8 at Hickory Point Golf Course. "A significant goal of McKenna's this year was to advance onto IHSA State. With that in mind, she was ultra-focused...
The Joliet West High School Marching Tigers had another outstanding performance at the Plainfield South Marching Invitational. The band finished 3rd in Class AA and was one of 18 bands that performed at the festival. The band will next compete at the Downers Grove South Mustang Music Bowl on October 8 at 5:30 p.m. "The band continues to improve from week to week, with this past performance be a great example. They took an outstanding performance in week 1 and built on it to...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management, in partnership with Peoples Gas, held a press conference this morning to announce a recent successful effort in natural gas saving measures. Across several buildings in the county portfolio, the Bureau of Asset Management partnered with Peoples Gas to implement important changes that will result in a significant reduction in natural gas usage. The skilled tradespeople at the Department of Facilities Management and the Cook County...
NAPERVILLE, IL – September 30, 2022 – In honor of Hunger Action Month this September, Nicor Gas has made two commitments totaling $450,000 over five years to the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Through these partnerships, the company expects to support more than 28,000 families across its service territory with access to healthy food options to fuel their lives. “At Nicor Gas, we are committed to ensuring our friends, family and neighbors in the communities we serve have the food they...
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today that Eisenhower Academy has been named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Eisenhower is one of only 297 schools in the country receiving this honor. Eisenhower Academy was also named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Schools are nominated for this national recognition by the state department of education and then school officials must complete a comprehensive application over several months to apply for the award....
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that a fourteen-year-old male West Chicago High School student has been accused of bringing a gun to school. The juvenile appeared at a detention hearing this morning where Judge Anthony Coco ordered that he be detained until at least his next court appearance. He has been charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon in Public – School (Class 3 Felony), one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Wea...
The southwest corner of Airport Road and Budler Road could soon be home to a new senior housing development. The Village Board reviewed the initial concept plan at their meeting. The proposal calls for a single-story, 66,259 square foot building with sections for both regular assisted living and memory care, which would be in a separate wing. The facility would have approximately 81 units, with 26 being for memory care. Some of the proposed amenities include public and...
SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning by less than 10,000 votes in 2014 before cruising to an 18 percentage-point victory in 2018. He boasts that Illinois has topped $1.2 billion in interest gains on its investments since he took office, making him just the second treasurer since Republican Judy Baar Topinka, who held that post from 1995 through 2007, to reach that threshold. “We've raised mor...
The Joliet West High School Marching Tigers began their competitive season on Saturday with a great performance at the 17th Annual Pontiac Marching Band Competition. The band placed 2nd in Class D and was one of 12 performing bands at the festival. The band will continue its competitive season with a performance at Plainfield South on September 24 at 3:15 p.m. Future performances also include Downers Grove South, Naperville Central, and the band will finish the season on...
Brookfield, Ill. - More than 700 photos featuring lions, capybaras, butterflies, snakes, penguins, and so many more animals were entered in the Chicago Zoological Society's 2022 Photo Contest. A panel of professional photographers judged the photos and selected their top seven choices in the following categories: mammal, bird, and reptile/amphibian/invertebrate/fish. Additionally, they chose their top five picks from all submitted entries to be considered for the grand prize....
Journalism students at South High School in Downers Grove received a 2022 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation and Illinois Farm Bureau. The $1,400 grant will be used to purchase a professional camera and kit for students to take quality photographs. South High is one of 16 grant recipients, including North High School in Downers Grove, from across Illinois this year. "It's so invigorating to see students engaged in journalism and excited about learning the foundational el...
Students with disabilities and their families are invited to Options Fair 2022 to learn about opportunities available after high school. The event will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at South High School in Downers Grove, located at 1436 Norfolk Street Downers Grove, IL 60516. The event is offered to the public free of charge and no pre-registration is required. In its sixth year with over 500 participants attending annually, the Options Fair is returning...
Illinois taxpayers can expect to see up to $700 in tax rebates in the coming weeks thanks to the State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel-supported Illinois Family Relief Plan. “From pandemic losses to the increased cost-of-living, families across the state are facing financial distress,” said Cappel (D-Shorewood). “As a General Assembly, we recognized the daily struggles of hardworking people and passed a comprehensive plan to provide them with much-needed relief to help them get back on their feet.” Supported by Cappel, the Ill...
SPRINGFIELD – Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Friday to rally voters who support abortion rights and urge them to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights at the University of Illinois Chicago, Harris said the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has put abortion rights at the forefront in races up and down the ballot. “Who is your governor matters,” she said. “Whether they're going to protect these rights and support these r...
SHOREWOOD – Whether it’s questions about state resources or feedback on legislative priorities, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel loves sitting down with local residents to reflect on how she can best serve the 49th District. During a Coffee and Conversation event on Sept. 28, Cappel invites the community to join her at the Troy-Shorewood Public Library to chat. “In order for me to be an effective leader of the community, it’s pertinent I meet with people face-to-face and take in their needs, desires and concerns,” said Loug...
The 70th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade is Saturday, October 8, 2022. Safety is the community’s top priority and the Village of Plainfield, Plainfield Fire Protection District, and Plainfield School District 202 have worked together to ensure this year’s Homecoming Parade is a safe and enjoyable event for everyone. Over the last several years, our country has witnessed numerous acts of violence at public events including parades. We take these events seriously and have been preparing to put on a safe and succes...
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois will continue to welcome migrants bused here from Texas as he blasted that state’s governor for relocating them to other cities without sharing information or providing resources. Pritzker said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his agencies have been providing little notice for incoming migrants and has not responded to calls from Illinois’ agency heads. That’s meant Illinois has had “between three and 24 hours to find shelter for potentially 100 or more people....
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Maine Township on September 7, 2022. Property owners can expect to receive their Reassessment Notice in the mail within the week. “Values of residential and commercial property in Maine Township increased since the last reassessment in 2019, said Assessor Kaegi. “Real estate market trends saw residential home prices rise while rent collections have resumed since the early days of the pandemic.” The Ass...
If it floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee, it must be the winning photo for August's portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Preserve the Moment Photo Contest. Byron Morgan of Crete snapped the winning picture at Hickory Creek Preserve. The photo, which features an eastern tiger swallowtail on a flower and a bee in midair, received the most votes through public voting on Facebook after being chosen as one of five finalist photos by Forest Preserve...
WHEATON, IL – DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announces that the DuPage County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot will be completely repaved in 2023 thanks to a $585,000 polling place accessibility grant from the Illinois State Board of Elections. A portion of the parking lot was already repaved in 2022 thanks to an initial state grant of $149,000. The Fairgrounds serves as DuPage County’s most popular polling place during Early Voting and Election Day. “Nearly 34,000 people voted at the Fairgrounds during the 2020 General...