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As Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Woodridge Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers. "Holiday traffic brings with it an increased risk for accidents," said Deputy Chief Tom Stefanson. "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...
12-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Douglas Wilson today announced that the USDA is investing over $1.1 million in Illinois as a part of Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants for Illinois. “Today’s announcement is another way that USDA Rural Development is improving rural connectivity in Illinois. Almost 50,000 students will soon have access to college level courses. Healthcare and substance abuse centers will have the ability to offer greater care to rural residents. DLT, alo...
The Zonta Club of Joliet will participate in two Zonta International campaigns this year. These are 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women, which is a year-round effort. These campaigns are intended to inspire action to end violence against women and girls around the world while providing club members with the opportunity to focus on advocacy and service. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence begins on Nove...
The Niles Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau would like to announce a holiday event, "Cocoa with a Cop". The event will be held on December 8, 2019 from 2– 4 p.m. at the Niles Police Department, 7000 w. Touhy Avenue. Come join members of the Niles Police Department for a hot cup of cocoa with Santa Claus and help decorate our holiday tree by adorning it with your homemade ornaments. The police department will be providing art supplies on site for your decoration d...
Joliet West High School will host its annual Curriculum Preview for incoming freshmen students on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet. Guests should enter through Door 5 off of Glenwood Avenue. This program will include an information session for incoming students and their parents/guardians in the auditorium at 6:00 pm. Following this presentation, parents are encouraged to tour the school and attend...
Joliet Central High School will host its annual Steelmen Academy Showcase for incoming freshmen and current Joliet Central students on Wednesday, December from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joliet Central High School, 201 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. This program will include an information session for incoming students and their parents/guardians in the auditorium at 6:00 pm. Following this presentation, parents are encouraged to tour the school and speak with current students, teachers, and counselors about elective courses, athletics,...
Route 66 Raceway, the First True Stadium of Drag Racing, today announced its 2020 major events schedule, featuring the Route 66 NHRA Nationals (July 9 – 12), the Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Burndown at Sundown (May 30), the D'Arcy Buick GMC Route 66 Classic (August 15) and the NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing (July 30 – August 2). "The robust line up of event programming once again features unparalleled content that provides som...
Oakton Community College's Koehnline Museum of Art will display unique compositions by Works Progress Administration (WPA) Chicago artist David Bekker (1897-1956) Thursday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Jan. 24, at the college's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. The public is invited to an opening night reception for the free exhibition "From Sorrow to Triumphant Joy: The Art of David Bekker" from 5-8 p.m. Bekker, known for images of human suffering and murals in Illinois public...
At 9:57 AM on November 19, 2019, a multi-agency response was initiated for a bathroom fire incident and MCHS would like to thank all the first responders: Minooka Police Department, Channahon Police Department, Shorewood Police Department, Minooka Fire Protection District, Troy Fire Protection District, Grundy County Emergency Management Agency, Channahon Fire Protection District, Grundy County Sheriff's Department, and Illinois State Police. After yesterday's MCHS Central...
When JTHS Bridge Builder and Troy Board of Education Member Sabrina Price attended a school board conference in 2017, she was inspired by the Key Note Speaker, Dr. Ruby Payne, and her unique and practical approach to breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Price, who at the time was also serving as Chairman of Church of the Good Shepherd, immediately knew she needed to bring Dr. Payne's teachings to Joliet and she began to put the wheels in motion in 2017 by forming a...
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is now offering gift cards for that special nature lover in your life. The new gift card program started in November – just in time for the holiday gift-giving season – but it will be offered year-round. Gift cards can be used to pay for permits, programs, rentals and more either online or in person. "Gift cards can be given to family and friends so that they can enjoy fun outdoor experiences in the forest preserves such as cam...
The state’s board of education announced emergency rule changes Wednesday in response to a news story which detailed an overuse of “isolation rooms” in several Illinois public school districts, including those serving students with special education needs. That news investigation, published by the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Tuesday, analyzed thousands of pages of records from Illinois schools which showed “every school day, workers isolate children for reasons that violate the law.” There were more than 20,000 documente...
Project Acclaim, formerly Project Pride, was founded by Reverend James E. Allen in 1985 during a troubled period in the Joliet area. Allen formed the organization alongside a group of downtown clergymen to highlight the positive aspects of Joliet, which included the establishment of Joliet's Hall of Pride. Since its establishment, approximately 140 individuals and organizations have been inducted into the Hall of Pride. The 2019 Hall of Pride Inductees are the Joliet Slammers...
oliet Catholic Academy president/principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month: Kelsey Kempes (Kiwanis Club), Nathan Bebar (Rotary Club), and Joshua Ragusa (Lions Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Kelsey Kempes, daughter of Matthew and Tonja Kempes, currently has a 4.95 GPA in JCA Honors and AP classes. Kempes is a member of the National English Honor Society,...
Join the city of Des Plaines for the City of Des Plaines Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Metropolitan Square on Friday, December 6th. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with [03]the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Hand-decorated holiday trees, live entertainment, and special guests Anna, Elsa, and Olaf will be sure to put a smile on your face. Of course, Santa Claus and his elves will be at the event - adding your special holiday wishes to his list. The Mitten Tree will be ready for your donations of new hats, gloves, mittens,...
By the time the holiday season is over, Niles Township Food Pantry Manager Tony Araque and his team will have helped put a smile on the faces of many Niles Township families. That “team” is far-encompassing and includes dedicated employees, compassionate volunteers, generous donors and elected officials. They make the Food Pantry’s annual food drive in November and its toy and food drive the following month a valuable resource for families — an important way for those in need to enjoy their end-of-the-year holidays. Then ag...
The Park Ridge Police Department is once again coordinating city-wide efforts to assist the United States Marine Corps Reserve in their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots distributes toys, games, and educational items to thousands of underprivileged children and teens throughout the Chicago metropolitan area every holiday season. Anyone interested in donating new, unwrapped items can drop them at the following locations through December 11, 2019: Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place Park Ridge Fire Station #36,...
The City of Park Ridge has kicked-off the annual citywide, non-perishable food drive. Collection containers will be placed at various locations throughout the City; please see the full list below. Collection will continue until Friday, December 13. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks made payable to the City of Park Ridge – Holiday Food Drive will also be accepted. Please send your donation to: City of Park Ridge - Holiday Food Drive , 505 Butler Place Park Ridge, IL 60068-4182. Monetary donations will be c...
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Club is again working with Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 to provide holiday food baskets to families in need. There are about 180 families in need throughout District 64 this year. The goal is to present a gift card for at least $100 to as many of those families as possible. “It’s not always so obvious, but there are many needy families within our school district community who will struggle to afford a special holiday meal this year,” said District 64 Superintendent Eric Olson. “No child should...
Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin downtown as early as 10 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre's annual holiday festivities also add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet!...
For some, it takes a very long time to decide what they want to do when they grow up. The counselors at Minooka Community High School (South Campus) decided to help those decisions happen a little earlier with a freshmen and sophomore Career Exploration Fair. Held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, the Career Exploration Fair filled the gymnasium at MCHS South Campus. The room was packed with tables and displays, business professionals and companies, and MCHS counselors....
Shorewood officials got a scent of the public's sentiments on allowing marijuana-based businesses in the village. In January, state law will significantly ease restrictions on marijuana possession and allow sales of cannabis products to recreational users at licensed dispensaries. Municipalities throughout Illinois are deciding whether to "opt in or opt out" of permitting dispensaries. Shorewood has yet to propose any ordinance allowing or banning marijuana businesses. On...
Perhaps it will be chilly. Perhaps it will be dark. But you can enjoy the tree lighting Nov. 30 at Plainfield’s Village Green Park. As part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Heart of Christmas event, “Grinchmas on the Green” will be family time well spent. It’s quite a fun time. It’s open to all. There will be a visit from a green creature whose heart is two sizes too small. The Park District’s Mascot Scout will also be there. And jolly old Santa Claus should be wandering around somewhere. Downtown events start at 4 p.m. and the...
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...
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is about to embark on a five-year capital plan that will extend and connect trails, improve preserves and facilities, and allow for additional land acquisition. The plan will be funded by a $25 million bond issue that was approved Nov. 14 by the Forest Preserve’s Board of Commissioners. “In the past 20 years we’ve made a significant investment in the forest preserves by providing more public access and increased restoration efforts,” said Ralph Schultz, the Forest Preserve’s chief o...