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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Shannon Gillette announced today that bond has been set at $100,000 with 10% to apply for a Chicago man for allegedly attempting to rob the West Suburban Bank in the 5300 block of Main Street in Downers Grove. Simeon Harris, 35 (d.o.b. 7/19/1984) of 2631 S. Indiana Avenue, appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge George Bakalis set bond. Harris has been charged with one count of Attempt Robbery (Class 3 Felony) and one count of B...
On November 22, 2019 the Joliet Central High School Wresting Room was dedicated to Eural (Mac) McLaughlin and Pat O'Connell. Combined, Coach Mac McLaughlin and Coach O'Connell dedicated over 75 years to the Steelmen Wrestling Program. "It seems fitting to name the wrestling room after two individuals that spent so much time in helping to shape and inspire young athletes over the past 35 plus years," said Director of Support Services Brian Shaw who is a Steelmen wrestling...
Delight in the spirit of the holidays at Merry & Bright: A Victorian Christmas from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Downers Grove Museum campus. This free family event will feature historic sights and sounds of Victorian Christmas traditions. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Downers Grove Museum campus located at 831 Maple Ave. in Downers Grove. Visitors will learn about Christmas traditions of the past as they explore the holiday-decorated...
Seasonal decorations are filling the Illinois Capitol rotunda - a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign surround the ever-present "Illinois Welcoming the World" statue in the center of the space. The display gained national attention in 2018 for the Satanic Temple of Chicago's contribution of a sculpture of a woman's left arm, with a snake coiled around it, holding an apple. The statue is a metaphor representing the biblical story of Adam...
Congratulations to the 175 students from District 99 who were named Illinois State Scholars! The state scholar designation recognizes outstanding academic achievement, based on grade point average as well as scores on the ACT or SAT. For more information about this program, visit the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) website. North High Illinois Scholars Alexis Adamo Mason Adams Ayyan Ahmad Lawrence Arndt Kelsey Bernhard Belle Blanchard Nathan Boris Cal Bossard...
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...
Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming music spectacular at the Willow Creek Church, located at 67 E Algonquin Road in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 6. The legendary recording artist will present an exciting celebration, filled with the very best in Christian music, including Gaither’s own multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band (pictured in attached jpg). This special event will begin at 7:00pm. The Gaither Vocal Band, featuring G...
Over 565 friends of Silver Cross Hospital took a trip down the rabbit hole to attend Childerguild's Mad Hatter Ball Nov. 23. The 91st annual event raised over $275,000 to advance women's and children's services at the hospital. The Ball Committee, led by Childerguild Member Sheryl Chapman, transformed the Odyssey Country Club's grand ballroom into a Wonderland, complete with whimsical décor featuring vintage tea cups and tea pots. Many guests embraced the imaginative theme...
Representatives from J.B. Hunt Transport presented Isaac Singleton Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Marissa Goodlet with $500 worth of classroom materials. The donations included books, headphones, a toy cash register, stools, a shopping cart, dry erasers, and items for a treasure box. Her classroom was one of only 12 winners in the country, and one of only two in Illinois, to be "adopted" by J.B. Hunt Transport. In addition to the supplies, the Kindergarten students...
State Sen. Martin Sandoval, whose Statehouse office was raided by federal agents in September, announced late Wednesday that he will step down from his seat effective Jan. 1. "Respect for my constituents and the Senate has convinced me that this action is necessary in order to proceed without distraction to the important work that needs to be accomplished throughout the state of Illinois in the future," Sandoval wrote in a letter addressed to the secretary of the Senate, Tim A...
Jim Lange became the first winner of the St. John Brebeuf Queen of Hearts raffle when ticket #54 was pulled at the first drawing Wednesday, Nov. 27. His half of the pot was $795. A new Queen of Hearts board starts for this week with a jackpot of $1000 which is expected to grow according to John Jekot, Chair of the Queen of Hearts Committee. The next drawing is set for Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Chaser's Bar & Grill, 9003 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Ticket sales continue at both...
Several Joliet Public Schools District 86 families had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the Visitation & Aid Society of Joliet. The Visitation & Aid Society provided groceries for 100 Joliet Public Schools District 86 families from T.E. Culbertson, M.J. Cunningham, Dirksen, Eisenhower, Farragut, Forest Park Individual Education, Gompers, Hufford, Thomas Jefferson, Edna Keith, A.O. Marshall, Marycrest, Pershing, Sator Sanchez, Carl Sandburg, Isaac Singleton, Taft,...
Usually, there are two sides to every story. Such is the case in the play "Hydrangea Albright" performed by Brooks Middle. "Because we have an old high school building, we're blessed with a full theatre set up," said director Ruth Bardy. "The lights, sound, spotlight and everything else is all ran by the kids." Since taking over the old Bolingbrook High School building in 2004, Bardy has been in charge of the drama program at Brooks. Bardy said the play, which is the Brooks'...
When: 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 7, 2019 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 14, 2019 7:00 PM – Saturday, December 14, 2019 Where: Living Water Community Church 190 Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Tickets: General Admission Seating $25 (advanced), $28 (at door), $23 (10+ tickets, must call) $17 (Student with ID at Door), $15 (Children 12 and under) Continue to check our website or social media. www.westtowns.org/shows_events/ https://www.facebook.com/WestTownsChorus The West Towns Chorus is the Chicagoland West Subur...
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced that Circuit Court Judge Dave Carlson sentenced Eduardo Avila, 21, to nine years in prison for the 2017 fatal hit and run of then-35-year-old Tricia Hoyt in Bolingbrook. Avila pled guilty on October 25, 2019 to one count of failure to report an accident involving serious injury or death. The Frankfort woman was struck by the 2002 Honda Accord that Avila of Cicero was driving on November 4, 2017, after she had left a party in Bolingbrook. Her body was found shortly a...
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is pleased to announce that after careful review the Will County Clerk’s Office will ease the identification requirements necessary to obtain a license for marriages or civil unions. Effective Nov. 4, 2019, the Will County Clerk’s Office will allow residents to provide one of the following forms of identification when applying for a marriage or civil union license: a valid Driver’s License, a State ID, a U.S. Military ID, a U.S. Passport, or a Foreign Passport. This change will be less re...
Toys for Tots With the holidays right around the corner, the Village is now accepting donations for Toys for Tots. New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages can be dropped off at the Village Hall through Wednesday, December 4. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season! Police Department Partners with Ring App to Improve Neighborhood Safety The Police Department has joined the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide residents with real-time, local, crime and safety information. The Neighbors network has millions of us...
District 202 preschool, elementary, middle and high schools will hold parent-teacher conferences November 25 and 26, 2019. Once again this year, parent-teacher conference schedules align at each level including the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center and Plainfield Academy. This “streamlined” schedule is designed to make it easier for parents to plan and attend conferences. Conferences will be held from 3-8 p.m. on November 25; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 26, 2019. ***PLEASE NOTE: Students will not attend school eit...
The holiday season isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. The rush of family gatherings, crowded stores, winter travel, and the seemingly endless buffet of Christmas cookies can test your endurance. Plainfield Park District has a special offer to help you get ready for the challenge before the holiday bustle begins. From Nov. 20 through Dec. 20, you can purchase a $20 pass that's good for unlimited Group X Fitness classes at the Prairie Activity & Recreation (PARC.) Looking to kick...
There's no secret the food source and demand for American food has changed dramatically. How American food habits transformed the Midwest from untouched prairies to the nation's farming heartland was something that was discussed at the Plainfield Public Library District by author Bruce Kraig. Kraig, a Professor Emeritus in History at Roosevelt University in Chicago where he taught a wide variety of courses in history, anthropology, and popular culture, has appeared widely in...
At the Nov. 18 board meeting, Plainfield Trustees expressed their disapproval of an outdoor storage yard. But that might not matter, since the property isn’t in Plainfield. The property owner of 26049 W. Lockport St. in Plainfield Township is seeking to have the land rezoned. Since the property is within 1.5 miles of the village boundary, the village was notified of the proposed changed. The owner, who did not attend the meeting, wants to use part of the 5-acre plot as an outdoor storage yard for boats. This would require t...
It's not every day where a supremely talented musician performs at a local venue. The Woodridge Public Library had the privilege of Steve Justman, Chicago area singer, stop by for a rendition of famous singers. "I've been a fan and player of Americana music where country music is now a part of that," Justman said. "The history of country music parallels the history of the recording business." Justman, who has performed on the WGN radio on Rick Kogan's Sunday Papers show as wel...
For more than 25 years, Dr. Gordon L. Goodman has worked to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Downers Grove through his partnership with the Downers Grove Park District. Throughout his selflessness career with philanthropy, Goodman has helped to secure significant land acquisitions, ensured long-term preservation efforts and evolved educational opportunities at Lyman Woods Nature Preserve and the Downers Grove Museum. "I think that it's a real tribute not...
The Workforce Center of Will County has released the December schedule for workshops and events. From developing or updating a resume, to brushing up on interviewing skills, the center offers these services and others at no cost to Will County residents. Adult Education Information Session - will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Weds. Dec. 11 and will explain the services offered by the Joliet Junior College Department of Adult Education and Literacy, including English as a Second Language, basic skill development classes, high...
Waste Management provides a branch disposal service in conjunction with their yard waste program. The last yard waste pick-up service through Nov. 30th. YARD WASTE/BRANCH PICK-UP GUIDELINES Yard Waste/Branches will be picked up on the same day as your regular garbage service (April 1st - Nov. 30th). All yard waste and branches must be placed at the curb in accordance with regular trash regulations. Brush and branches must measure three inches or less in diameter. All branches...