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Lewis University has big things going on. One of those is that they were awarded a $75,000 check for its Innovation Hub (business incubator). Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, among other mayors, stopped by Romeoville to speak about the grant that Lewis was awarded, while Pritzker presented the check. "This is the presentation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo for their community and grants program," said Mayor John Noak. "It's really important because it's...
Joliet Central High School Students of the Month for December are Melanie Patterson, Kiwanis Club; Jennifer Rodriguez, Rotary Club; Lily Bryson, Lions Club; Kimbra Stokes, NAACP; and Bria Holman, AKA. Joliet West High School Students of the Month for December are Hannah Eldred, Kiwanis Club; Brandon Tinoco, Rotary Club; Anna Polacek, Lions Club; Shamar Beauchamp-Weems, NAACP; and Arielle DeShazier, AKA. Joliet Township High School Students of the Month must demonstrate...
Do you or someone you know need assistance this Christmas Season? Please fill out our online application. Once approved, you has received a letter in the mail with your appointment time and date. This letter also includes important information to bring to your appointment when scheduled. All fields must filled out as requested. If you have any questions, please contact the organization at 630-226-8599. The online application is available at bit.ly/ocb2019. “Completing this form does not guarantee that Operation Christmas: B...
This column proposes a powerful, practical, if highly unconventional, way to start a national conversation, even a movement, that could possibly help restore a healthy American democracy and solid economic future, and maybe even replace one of our two bankrupt political parties. Politics and policy are today focused on supporting old coots like me (I'm 78), and the boomers who followed, through oppressive government debt, mountainous student loan burdens, inadequate...
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is planning to spend $40,000 of his own money to renovate his State Capitol office next month, according to a news release distributed by his staff. Those changes will be mainly functional, however, with no major changes planned for the carpeting, wallpaper, furniture or other cosmetic areas. “The Office the Governor in Springfield will undergo renovations beginning the week of Dec. 10 with the goal of improving functionality for staff. It is expected to conclude before the end of the year,” Jord...
To recognize the efforts of local good Samaritans serving those in need, State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) recently toured the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry. “So many families and individuals face challenges--divorce, job loss, mental health, catastrophic illness. Our community is best measured by how we take care of the most vulnerable among us. We are so lucky that the 47th district is filled with great organizations and volunteers such as the Elmhurst-Yorkfield food pantry, which serves several hundred n...
CITGO Lemont Refinery employees and contractors recently collected eight truckloads of non-perishable food items for six local area food pantries just in time for Thanksgiving. The fall food drive has been an annual event at the refinery for more than 20 years. This year, volunteers distributed the items to the Bethany Food Pantry, Daybreak Shelter, DuPage Township Pantry, Fairmont Food Pantry, Lockport FISH Pantry and Romeoville Community Pantry. According to Maureen...
JJC nursing students Rachael Fox and Robert Yore have earned the program's 2019 Citizenship Award. Nursing faculty select two students each year for the award, which is given to those that demonstrate outstanding qualities in the categories of attitude, academics, character, community service, and school spirit. "I am earnestly grateful to my professors for seeing something in me that was worth recognizing," said Fox, a 45-year-old mother of three from Channahon. Fox said her...
The community of Will County is demanding a change that has left its mark in a negative way over the past 10 years. With more than 100 accidents at Route 52 and County Line Road, residents of Will County have had enough. "I am hopeful we will here back from IDOT [Illinois Department of Transportation] here in the next few weeks," said Shorewood Village Administrator Jim Culotta. "Something needs to be done." IDOT, which has said there have been 115 crashes at that...
Niles-Maine District Library has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor for the first time by The Chicago Tribune. The Library is one of two libraries recognized on the list of 150 companies and organizations in the Chicago region. "One of the staff members nominated us for the award, and I'm thrilled that the staff responded so positively," said Executive Director, Susan Dove Lempke. "We may not have high salaries like some of the other winners, but the Library is a great e...
12 Leaf & Branch Collection Information The City of Des Plaines Publics Work Department is dedicated to assisting residents with the highest degree of service during leaf and branch collection season. Information about collection requirements and schedules is located on our interactive Leaf & Branch Collection website and in the 2019 Community Calendar mailed to homes. Please note: The leaf pick up zone numbers are the same as the refuse pick up zone numbers. However, the leaf pick up days are different than the refuse...
The paved trail section will be built in Homer Township from 159th Street, just east of Interstate 355, south to Hadley Valley preserve. Construction could begin sometime in 2020. The northern section of the new trail segment will connect to a path the Illinois Department of Transportation is building along the north side of 159th Street from I-355 east to Route 45. The southern section of the new Veterans Memorial Trail segment will connect to the Forest Preserve's Spring Cre...
If you haven't entered the Preserve the Moment photo contest yet, time is of the essence not only as November comes to a close but also because the end is near for this year's contest, which wraps up on December 31. Sure, the weather hasn't exactly been stellar lately, but don't let that stop you from getting outdoors and exploring nature. There are plenty of opportunities to snap a photo of a variety of wildlife that are easier to spot now that most of the leaves have...
Police allegedly saw a man carrying loaded gun on the street Nov. 17. At 2:18 a.m. officers were in the 900 block of Gardner Street while a bar was closing when they observed Hubert C. Pruitte, 45, in a nearby parking lot. According to police reports, Pruitte had “a firearm in his hand.” “As officers went to make contact with Pruitte, he ran into a nearby vehicle. Pruitte refused to exit the vehicle and officers had to pull (him) out,” police said. Pruitte was taken into custody after a brief struggle and a loaded gun was...
On November 18, 2019, at approximately 8:30am, deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Office, Criminal Interdiction Unit, were conducting patrol on Interstate 80 when they observed a recreational vehicle with the windshield wipers turned on because of rain but the vehicle did not have its headlights on as required by law. A traffic stop was conducted at I-80 and Briggs Street in Joliet. Deputies spoke to the driver, Michael Glenn Silliman, age 64, of 2402 Delaware Street in...
All good things must come to an end. That is the case with The Chalkboard - one of the most popular businesses in Crest Hill, Aurora and Downers Grove. "I'm going to miss coming to work every day because I've been working here for 35 years," said manager Joann Stockenberg. "I'm going to miss the people, the clientele and I'm going to miss my staff the most because their work ethic is beyond anything I've ever experienced." All three local locations will be closing, however, a...
Seven District 202 early childhood teachers each received a new Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grant to help continue their professional growth and improve their classroom skills. This year’s inaugural Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grant winners all work at the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center or one of its satellite classrooms around District 202. Bonnie McBeth is the district’s preschool: Patty Thomas -- for a sign language class Ryane Barton -- for stuttering classes Sarah Dru...
Plainfield South High School chemistry teacher Vanessa Kloska taught herself to crochet when she was seven years old. Now she's teaching students the art of crochet to give back to homeless veterans. "We are doing something good for us, crochet is a very therapeutic skill and the other side of it is we are taking what we make and donating it back to the community," Kloska said. Kloska often made gifts for her co-workers when she worked at Plainfield Academy and started teachin...
Santa will greet children and their families for Journey to the North Pole at Four Season's Park, 22500 Lockport St. on Dec. 13 and 14. Your wagon ride to the North Pole travels past several holiday scenes and includes a holiday light show on the way to meet Santa. The journey includes hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn along the way. Trips disembark every 20 minutes starting at 5p each night and run until 8 p.m. Event will take place outside in potentially cold, snowy...
On Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 at approximately 1933 hours, the Plainfield Police Department was dispatched to the area of 1351h Street east of Illinois Route 30 for a subject who was hit by a train. Upon arrival, officers observed the train stopped and located a subject near the tracks with major injuries. The Plainfield Fire Protection District and later the Will County Coroner’s Officer responded to assist Based on the train being stopped on the tracks for the investigation, 135th Street and 127th Street between Rt 30 a...
Plainfield firefighters came to the rescue for a boy's birthday last week. On the afternoon of Nov. 16, one firefighter's family was preparing to leave a birthday party at GymQuest, 14511 S. VanDyke Road. "They were leaving when a woman asked (the firefighter's wife) if the kids could stick around a play a little more because no guests had come to the next party," Chief Jon Stratton said. Dominick, who was turning 7, appeared dejected at the lack of attendance, and a plan was...
As lllinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Plainfield Police Department announces its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Holiday traffic brings with it an increased risk for accidents. To ensure your family makes it to and from your Thanksgiving feast without incident, make a conscious choice to buckle up and plan ahead for a sober ride home. According to the lllinois Department of Transportation,...
Jan. 1, 2020 is a big day for the state of Illinois. The use of recreational marijuana becomes legal and some people are thrilled, some aren't One of those people who are not thrilled is Aaron Weiner, Director of Addiction Services with Linden Oaks Behavioral Health. Weiner, who spoke to the Downers Grove Library regarding the negative affects that E-Cigs, Vaping and Marijuana impose, wanted to discuss with parents what they should know about the topics. "There's a gap that...
Bolingbrook HS Senior Wins Tollway Map Cover Design Contest For the next year, everyone who picks up a copy of the Illinois Tollway Map will enjoy the artwork and graphic design skills of Bolingbrook HS senior Syrena Feustel. Syrena’s design is the winning selection from over 100 designs submitted by high school students around the state. Here is the amazing part of the story. She’s about to finish her first semester in Mr. John Sullivan’s graphic design class. “At BHS we have a fine arts requirement for graduation,” Syrena s...
Join the village of Romeoville as they wait for the Romeoville Fire Department and Firefighters Local 4237 to bring Santa in style for their official kick off to the holidays on December 6. Kicking off the festivities is the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. outside of the Edward Hospital Athletic & Events Center, 55 Phelps Avenue. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided as Santa arrives, and during the tree lighting ceremony. Light dinner will be provided for the first 500 people. After the tree lighting join us...