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Generally, the motto of "to protect and to serve" is practiced throughout police officers worldwide. For some, the motto resonates more than with others. Recently, Officer David Henzler of the Bolingbrook Police Department was named the 2019 Edward Hospital Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Because of his efforts going above and beyond normal expectations, Henzler was honored in a ceremony at Edward Hospital on November 19. The Officer of the Year Award is part of...
Children can ring in the New Year and still make their bedtimes with Plainfield Park District's Noon Year's Eve celebration. The midday event includes all of the trappings of a real, late night New Year's Eve party but at the kid-friendly hours of 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 31. The event will take place at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd. Young revelers can dance to a DJ spinning music, play games, and make crafts. Commemorate the "night"...
Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions in court Wednesday to vacate more than 1,000 low-level marijuana convictions, following through on a recently-passed state law legalizing adult recreational use of the drug. "We are undoing the harm prosecutors have caused," Foxx posted on Twitter Wednesday. "Prosecuting these cases was not in the public interest, or in the interest of public safety." They were the first of what are expected to be many filings across the...
Providence Catholic High School's Hockey Team recently hosted a fundraiser for charity. The team sold game-worn jerseys from previous seasons to the Providence Catholic community. "This was something our team was passionate about," says Kevin Oliver, Theology Teacher and Varsity Assistant Coach. They wanted to donate the money to charity, so we selected Lurie Children's Hospital for a few reasons - one being the care that they gave to a student who passed away a few years ago,...
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday aimed at ensuring minority workers have access to jobs created through the state's new $45 billion capital improvements plan, as well as access to training for careers in construction and building trades. Senate Bill 177 establishes the Illinois Works Jobs Program, which makes $25 million available to community-based organizations - including public colleges and universities - to recruit new apprentices to work on...
Joliet Catholic Academy president/principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month: Max Toborg (Kiwanis Club), Madison Mikuska (Rotary Club), and Samantha Scordo (Lions Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Max Toborg, son of Shaun and the late Kris Toborg, currently has a 4.70 GPA in JCA Honors and AP classes. Toborg is a member of National Honor Society, National...
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois for 2019 will be held on December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the City Council of the City of Park Ridge (taxing district) may contact Joe Gilmore, City Manager for the City of Park Ridge, Cook County,...
Plainfield Park District Commissioner Mary Kay Ludemann has been recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts for her 10 years of service. Ms. Ludemann, who was first elected to the Plainfield Park District board of commissioners in 2009 and previously served as its president, was recognized at an awards banquet held in November. She was elected in February to serve on the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Board of Trustees, a 19-member body that...
The Plainfield Lions Club, in one of its many community outreach programs, spent the holidays giving out goodies to families in need as part of its annual Christmas "Basket" program. The Plainfield Lions Club is now in its 70th year of serving the local community. Over the years, actual baskets of food have given way to gift certificates from Jewel Foods, but the club still prides itself on providing holiday feasts for area families in need. This year the Lions gave to 845...
A man reported he was shot in the arm while driving through Troy Township last week. At 6:30 a.m. Dec. 3, the 34-year-old victim came to the Food and Fuel gas station on Jefferson Street near River Road to report the incident. Will County Sheriff's spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer said the man had been driving eastbound in the 26000 block of Seil Road when he passed a white work van on the side of the road. A man wearing light-colored clothing was standing in front of the van. "As...
Plainfield has approved a new salon business in the downtown area. On Dec. 2, the village board unanimously approved permitting Salon Suites to operate in the former's doctor's office located at 24016 W. Main Street. Cynthia Payne applied for the permit. "It will be a one-of-a-kind luxury boutique suite and single chair rental concept for independent stylists and other salon professionals," Payne wrote in documentation submitted to the village. Hair stylists, barbers,...
Thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water, the Romeoville Fire Department will be purchasing new cancer dog screening tests, as cancer is a high priority for firefighters. 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 equipment,...
A groundbreaking agreement between Oakton Community College and Northern Michigan University creates a first-of-its-kind educational pathway for students seeking to enter niche STEM areas of the emerging cannabis industry. The new transfer partnership creates a pathway from Oakton to NMU for students to earn a bachelor's degree tailored to the cannabis industry. Representatives from both institutions formalized the agreement at a ceremony at Oakton's Des Plaines campus Dec....
The Forest Preserve District of Will County schedules a wide variety of programs year-round. Here are some of the upcoming offerings: CHANNAHON – "Little Explorers," 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and March 11 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Each program will contain hands-on activities. Monthly topics are: January, over and under the snow; February, white-tailed deer; March, chipmunks. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Free; ages 3-5. R...
Downers Grove Park District has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. Downers Grove Park District is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of...
A law mandating baby changing tables be installed in both men’s and women’s restrooms beginning Jan. 1 does not apply to the Illinois State Capitol Complex, but the buildings’ architect plans to add them to some facilities anyway. She said “there is no excuse” not to. Chicago Democrats Rep. Delia Ramirez and Sen. Ram Villivalam sponsored the initiative. With some exceptions — including spaces that ban those under 18 years of age and some health facilities — it applies to public restrooms in buildings constructed o...
Plainfield East High School senior Eliza Salvado brought home a gold medal from her first-ever trip to the World Shotokan Karate Championships. "Everyone was screaming when the scores finally came in," Salvado said. "It didn't really sink in that I won a gold medal until a few days later." The World Shotokan Karate Championship, held in September 2019 in Odivelas, Portugal welcomed the world's best karate athletes from 17 countries. Salvado, 17, was one of 33 U.S. athletes...
The Christmas tree was lit in downtown Joliet the day after Thanksgiving, the downtown shops are decorated and on December 22 another recent Joliet tradition will take place as the Oak Ridge Boys return to the Rialto Square Theater for their 30th annual Christmas concert. "That theater is just a beautiful place, it has been fixed up nice and there is not a bad seat in the house. It is a great place to do a show," said Richard Sterban, bass singer for the Oak Ridge Boys. "Even...
Niles West Bowler to Compete at State Good luck to Niles West bowler Alysee Yousfi who qualified for the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on December 7 in Peoria, IL. This is the second year that D219 has had a Special Olympics athlete advance to State. Niles North Diversity Celebration Niles North held a Diversity Celebration, honoring the many different cultural clubs at the schools. Participating groups were Assyrian Club, The Association of Jewish Students, Chinese Club, Filipino Club, German Club, Hellenic...
Village Green Project Construction in Downtown Plainfield, south of Lockport Street, is part of the underground utility improvements in the Village Green area (Fox River Drive, Commercial Street, Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Des Plaines Street, and Illinois Street). The project includes water main and water service replacement, sanitary sewer main extensions, and new storm sewer. Please be aware that on-street parking restrictions will be posted and daytime lane closures are required to complete the work safely. Landscape r...
Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage! This waste has been growing due to online shopping that results in more boxes and protective packaging in use. While recycling is part of the solution, we do need to find ways to reduce the waste. For many, shopping is an emotional experience and buying something when feeling bad may change that feeling but more often than not, the items we purchase do n...
ComEd recently presented Mayor Collins and the Village of Plainfield with a check for over $74,000. The money received is part of the Com Ed rebate program and will be used to offset the cost of converting to LED lighting. "We strive to improve our energy efficiency by upgrading more streetlights each year and ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program helps us achieve that goal," explained Mayor Collins when ComEd awarded the Village with the rebate check. In 2019, the Village...
Although Christmas is still a couple weeks away, Santa decided to stop by the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center early this holiday season. The "Sweets with Santa" event that took place Sunday afternoon hosted more than 30 families excited to meet Santa. Downers Grove Area Newcomers (DGAN) Tot Events Co-Chair Carly Mondschean said that although this event was for kids to meet Santa, it was special because it helped the adults out in a large way. "This event was...
The Chorus of DuPage brought a Christmas present a little early to Lisle this year. That present was a performance at the Trinity Lutheran Church Green Trails. The Chorus of DuPage is a men's a cappella barbershop chorus, along with their special music guests the Midwest Crossroads, a woman's a cappella barbershop chorus and the Upside Downers, Illinois District's 2019 men's senior barbershop quartet champions. Also included in the performance was flutist Emily Morrison,...
Irene King Elementary School is home to the first in-school food pantry supported by the West Suburban Community Pantry. The Irene King School Pantry officially opened on Thu. Nov. 21 and is available to Irene King families every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm providing fresh meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables in addition to a full selection of shelf-stable dry goods. Goods will be procured through the West Suburban Community Pantry’s partnerships with Northern Illinois Food Bank, area retailers and community d...