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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal challenging a controversial state law that allows someone to be convicted of murder if a death occurs during the commission of another forcible felony, even if it is caused by someone else. The ruling means the Illinois law still stands, although at least two bills have been introduced in the state General Assembly to narrow how it's applied. One of those bills was prompted by a recent controversy in Lake County when...
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday vetoed a bill that would have provided a sales tax exemption on the sale of private jet parts and components retroactive to 2010 and continuing through 2024. House Bill 3902 cleared the state House on Oct. 30 by a vote of 113-0, with one member voting "present." It passed the Senate Nov. 14 by a vote of 48-1. Sen. Rachelle Crowe, a Glen Carbon Democrat and lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate, argued that the tax exemption had been on...
Give yourself the gift of college credit over winter break. Register now for Oakton Community College's Winterim session, which offers college-credit courses in a condensed time period. Winterim courses run Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Courses are available in anthropology, business, computer information systems, English, global business studies, management, marketing, physical education, psychology and sociology. Offered at the Des Plaines campus (1600 E....
Just eight days after a nonprofit organization founded by conservative commentator Glenn Beck requested it be lent a priceless, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address to display at a "pop-up" museum in Dallas, Texas, the staff at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum had the document packed and ready to move. The man who is said to have overseen and expedited that loan was fired in September by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and the state's Office of the...
River View students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support the School's McTeacher's Night. Teachers from River View volunteered behind the counter on Wednesday, November 20th, at the McDonald's located on Route 59 in Plainfield. The teachers worked hard to serve students and their families in a fundraiser for the school. Teacher Amber McKenna wore the pie box costume. While several other teachers helped to sell the pies alongside them during this...
Congratulations to the A.O. Marshall Elementary School students who were recognized during the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors meeting in November. Students receiving awards included: Find the Gift Awards Matthew Deloach, Anthoni Ferreyra, Danna Guerrero-Mendiola, Kevin Lopez, Victor Mejia, Osiel Moreno, Daniela Pacheco, Camila Rangel, Juan Soto Peace Builder Awards Violeta Antonio, Nathen Barrera, Fatima Castro-Diaz, Lily Hernandez, Logan...
On Sunday, December 8, the Joliet Central Choir and the JTHS Orchestra will present their annual Sounds of the Season Concert at 3 p.m. in the Joliet Central Auditorium, 201 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The event is open to the public. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. For concert admission, the choir and orchestra request donations of non-perishable food items. All donations benefit local food pantries in the area. Monetary donations for the music program will also be accepted....
The Niles-Maine District Library Staff donated 64 Thanksgiving dinner bags to Niles Family Services. Each dinner bag includes a $25 gift card to a local grocery store (for purchasing turkey, gravy, and other miscellaneous items), stuffing, bread mix, mixed vegetables, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The total value of the gift cards alone equals $1,600 and over 500 pounds of non-perishable goods. All funds and goods were donated exclusively by library staff members. "It...
Antibiotics are one of the most useful medicines available, but they might not be for long if not used properly. That's what Morris Hospital Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. John Bolden stresses heading into the winter, when cases of flu, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and other such illness most frequently occur. "Antibiotics aren't always needed," said Dr. Bolden, who also serves as chair of the infection control committee at Morris Hospital & Healthcare...
Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Friday that he believes there was "strong evidence" presented in the House hearings this week to warrant the impeachment of President Donald Trump, but two of his Illinois Republican colleagues in the House strongly disagreed. Durbin, along with U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-18th) and Rodney Davis (R-13th) were in Springfield on Friday to take part in a groundbreaking ceremony with Gov. J.B. Pritzker for a local project being...
Plainfield Park District's Summer Day Camp program has received its accreditation from the American Camp Association Illinois. The ACA Accreditation process establishes policy guidelines for camp directors on key aspects of camp operations related to program quality, health, and safety aspects for campers and staff. Recreation Manager Leslie Anderson, who oversees summer day camp operations for the Plainfield Park District, said that the accreditation process took about a...
The Niles Park District at its November 19 meeting donated proceeds from its Harvest Hustle to Niles Family Services. From left: Park District Vice President Dennis O'Donovan, Family Services Assistant Director Darren Brown, District Commissioner Jim Hynes, President Julie Genualdi, Treasurer Joe LoVerde and Commissioner Scott O'Brien. The Park District donated $3,095 to Family Services for its food pantry, which serves more than 50 families a month....
Last week, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners approved a contract for YWCA Metropolitan Chicago to serve as the FamilyWorks Agency for Service Area 1 which includes Dearborn Homes in Bronzeville and Cabrini Green Rowhouses on the near northside. In addition, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will provide FamilyWorks services to CHA residents living in scattered site housing across the northside, including Uptown, Edgewater and Rogers Park. "We are thrilled...
Dan the Cattle Auctioneer. That doesn't really have the same ring to it as Larry the Cable Guy, but that was the dream of a young Dan Whitney. "I wanted to be a cattle auctioneer and then drive a potbelly hog hauler - that was my big goal," Whitney said. "I remember when I was a kid, I got in trouble because I kept calling the radio station in Omaha long distance to request the song 'Convoy' by CW McCall and my mom and dad would get mad at me." Later in life, Whitney was bit b...
Enjoy three nights of concerts by Oakton Community College's gifted student performers and exceptional music faculty. Performances are scheduled Dec. 4-6, at Oakton's Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. "Enjoy the upbeat sounds of jazz, relish in the guitar and string ensemble's tribute to music of hope and inspiration, or savor the melodic choral and vocal concert with songs about the mysterious and mystical world of night," says Chair of Performing Arts John...
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...
Although the April election has long passed, officials elected are still competing against each other. Last weekend, several local politicians were featured at Rock Bottom Restaurant in Bolingbrook for a chili cook off hosted by the bipartisan group Bolingbrook United. "Tonight we have Bolingbrook United here and they're doing the fundraiser for their event which is the chili cook off," said manager Simon Sulaica. "The money raised will be used to help for their campaigns."...
The Plainfield Lions Club, in one of its many community outreach programs, will once again spend the holidays assisting families in need through its Christmas "Basket" program. The Plainfield Lions Club is now in its 72nd 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. Last Christmas, the Lions gave to 660...
Plainfield Police issued 70 seat belt citations and 1 child safety seat citation during the recent Halloween enforcement effort. In addition, 17 citations were issued for illegal use of an electronic communication device. Law enforcement agencies throughout lllinois participated in this effort to save lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up. The enforcement campaign took place from October 19 through November 3. Extra emphasis was placed on enforcement during late-night hours, when...
Join The Discussion On The Proposed FY20 Budget The Proposed FY20 Budget will be reviewed and discussed over multiple meetings in an open, transparent and participative process. The budget aligns everyday operations and Village resources with the priorities outlined in the Long- Range Plan and Comprehensive Plan. The Village Manager’s Budget Message has a summary of key points and the complete review and approval schedule. Join us for the next budget discussion on Tuesday, November 12, at the Village Council Meeting, which st...
Like many things, the game of football has evolved and changed in so many ways. From the 1920s and 30s until present day, Author Joe Ziemba took those in attendance at the Woodridge Library back into time. "I do programs throughout the Midwest about the history of pro football," Ziemba said. "This segment was about forgotten history of the Chicago Bears and Cardinals." Ziemba, who is an award-winning author of the book "When Football Was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and...
Saturday, Nov. 9 marked the 30th anniversary of the infamous fall of the Berlin Wall. German historian and public speaker, Anette Isaacs, stopped by the Downers Grove Library to share the events that took place and the ultimate demise of the wall that was caused by a series of revolutions in nearby Eastern Bloc countries that caused a chain reaction in East Germany. "One of the things that American audiences usually are not aware of is the fact that there was not only a wall...
The Workforce Center of Will County will partner with Goodwill Workforce Connection Center to offer a special customer service training from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at its location in Suite 100, 2400 Glenwood Avenue in Joliet. “We are pleased to partner with Goodwill to offer this training at no cost to Will County residents,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “The ability to effectively work in teams and good communication skills are important in every job, and businesses are looking for these...
A Joliet man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in the leg Nov. 2. The shooting occurred at 4:52 p.m. in the 200 block of O'Neill Street. Police said officers arrived to find a 22-year-old woman had been shot in the leg. Her injury was not life-threatening. Police said "a description of the possible vehicle that was used in the incident" was given out to other officers and a traffic stop was made a short time later in the 1000 block of Gardner Street. Investigators...
On his final meeting as a member of the Valley View School District, James 'JT' Boudouris said the service of the Boudouris family had come to an end after his parents had spent more that 70 combined years working in the district. After a recount of votes, that service has returned. The Will County Clerk's Office on Tuesday amended the results in the school board race for the Valley View School District in the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election by order of the 12th Judicial...