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The Joliet West High School French Horn Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2020 Music for All National Chamber Festival in Indianapolis. The students have the amazing opportunity to give their own concert at the beautiful Indiana Historical Society Auditorium and receive clinics from some of the best music educators in the country. "This event is by audition only and our horns will share the stage with some of the best ensembles from across the country," said Band...
The Joliet West Speech Team won its fourth consecutive conference championship title on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the SPC Conference tournament hosted at Joliet Central High School. The tournament champions were excited to represent Joliet West High School with another win in the Southwest Prairie Conference. The team advanced 27 out of 28 entries to the final round of competition. Impressively, Joliet West Speech also had eight individual event champions, and seven...
Joliet Central High School Students of the Month for February are Matthew Hernandez, Kiwanis Club; Martina Lohmar, Rotary Club; Kasandra De La Luz, Lions Club; Precious Brown, NAACP; and Kaaliyah Anderson, AKA. Joliet West High School Students of the Month for February are Elise Tarrant, Kiwanis Club; Valerie Villaflor, Rotary Club; Julie Matuszewski, Lions Club; Nasya Summers, NAACP; and Austin Adjei, AKA. Joliet Township High School Students of the Month must demonstrate character, citizenship, dependability and maturity....
Plainfield Park District will host several special events for active adults in February and March. Feb. 12: Valentine Breakfast Bingo-Play a few rounds of bingo during and enjoy a special breakfast to celebrate Valentine's Day. Registration Deadline is February 7. Program #35402A. Mar. 11: Hawaiian Luau at the Tiki Terrace in Chicago. Enjoy a family-style Hawaiian dinner and one-hour Luau show. Trip includes dinner, soft drinks, show, gratuity, and transportation. Program #355...
The Plainfield Park District will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd., on Feb. 1. Entrance fee for the Prairie Fit fitness center and elevated track will be just $1 all day. There will be free activities, games, and inflatables for families in PARC's large gym from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The day will also include free crafts, fitness demonstrations, and refreshments. Visitors can also enter...
Joliet Public Library received a subgrant for $40,000 from the Reaching Across Illinois Library System’s (RAILS) Census 2020: It Counts! grant project. Joliet Public Library is a subrecipient of the funds awarded to RAILS from the Pritzker Administration and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). In applying for the grant, Joliet Public Library put forth a unique plan involving its community partners and demonstrated its commitment to ensuring a complete census count, explained how an accurate count can affect i...
The WCHD (Will County Health Department) and IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) are investigating two health care-associated cases of Legionnaire’s disease at a senior home in Plainfield. No potential source locations outside the facility have been identified. Both WCHD and the IDPH are now working with Lakewood Nursing Home & Rehab in Plainfield to collect information and further investigate any potential cases. IDPH has recommended that Lakewood Nursing Home and Rehab conduct surveillance to identify other p...
Tickets for the 2020 Plainfield Giving Gala are available for sale at http://plainfieldgivinggala.org. Hosted by the Friends for Charitable Giving, which is a tax exempt public charity organized and operated by volunteers, the mission of the Giving Gala is to raise funds to support charitable causes in the Plainfield area, help those in need within our community, and have a wonderful time doing it. Last year’s Gala provided approximately $70,000 in funding for local charitable organizations. The Plainfield Giving Gala is a b...
Fans of superstar Nelly will be shaking their tail feathers July 4th at the Exchange Club of Naperville's 33rd Ribfest, now located in Romeoville. The world-renowned and multi-talented artist is the king of summer anthem songs, and an influencer in the musical, television and sports worlds which makes him a fascinating entertainer. "We can't wait to host Nelly," says Mary Howenstine, director of marketing for Ribfest. "He's tremendously talented artist and philanthropist....
A Reminder about Winter Weather Cancellation or Delay of a School Day Now that winter is upon us, this is a reminder of how VVSD informs parents and guardians of a weather-related cancellation or delayed start of a school day. If the school day is going to be cancelled or delayed, parents and guardians will receive a phone call by 6 a.m. In consideration of parent work schedules and the need for child care arrangements, VVSD will try to make the decision and inform the community earlier whenever possible. If the decision is...
District 202 will share steps families can take to be more aware of teen suicide and support and protect their children. The District 202 Plainfield Parent Community Network (PPCN) will present this special free program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the auditorium at Plainfield South High School, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. Doors will open and community resources will be available at 6 p.m. The program is designed and intended for parents with students...
Super Bowl LIV is right around the corner. This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Joliet Police Department to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. Super Bowl LIV falls on Sunday, February 2, 2020. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you're hosting...
After months of discussion and public hearing, Shorewood will allow marijuana-based businesses to operate within the village. Mayor Rick Chapman broke the tie among the trustees' vote at the Jan. 14 meeting and a potential dispensary operator could apply for business and zoning permits. Chapman has said no one interested in establishing a cannabis business has approached village staff. "We've (all) had plenty of time to talk to our neighbors and digest the information. For...
The Plainfield Park District has been awarded a $400,000 park improvement grant from the State of Illinois. Funds from the Open Space Land Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) grant will be used to complete a planned renovation of the Park District's 75-acre Eaton Preserve on West 135th St., which includes a picnic shelter, playground, and natural area. The scope of the planned improvements includes upgrades to the park's existing playground, picnic area, and shed. In addition,...
Thirty-three-year-old Ashlee Catalani and her boyfriend Ponciano Vargas, 40, were charged with six crimes in connection with the Dec.1 beating of Catalani's ex-boyfriend. The couple was charged with aggravated battery, criminal trespass to a vehicle, two counts of criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence and battery. At approximately 5:14 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Timber Ridge Court to an unwanted intoxicated subject. "Vargas beat up...
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse recognized Thomas Jefferson Elementary School teacher Diana Yang and Woodland Elementary School teacher Dawn Bates at their January school board meeting for earning National Board Certified Teachers Designations. Diana Yang renewed her National Board Certified Teacher License and Dawn Bates received her National Board Certified Teacher and Master Teacher Designation on the...
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry annually hosts a special Annual Dinner and Celebration of Success that honors area businesses, organizations and individuals for their contributions to the Joliet area. This year’s event, held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 176 West Banquets in Joliet, honored seven businesses and organizations, as well as three individuals. The University of St. Francis (USF) was one of the evening’s honorees and was presented with the Chamber’s 2019 Education Award. “The University of St. Fra...
State of the Village Mayor Collins presented the State of the Village Address during the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon this week. He highlighted the Boulevard development, new businesses, and capital projects. Click here to view the presentation which includes the Village’s new Economic Development video! Holiday Information The Village Offices will be closed on January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). This holiday will not change your refuse and recycling day. TRIAD Meeting The Plainfield Senior TRIAD will m...
Joliet police reportedly found a parolee driving around with a loaded handgun in his car Jan. 13. At 10:15 p.m. officers near Fourth Avenue and Richards Street saw a driver commit a moving violation and attempted to pull it over, according to police reports. The vehicle continued for over a block before finally stopping. Though the driver allegedly told officers a different name and date of birth, records identified him as James L. Faint, 19. Faint was charged with obstructing a police officer, driving without a license and...
The Plainfield Park District will host a hiring fair on JANUARY 30 to fill a number of full- and part-time seasonal parks maintenance positions. The hiring fair will run from 6-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Park District's Recreation/Administration building, 23729 W. Ottawa St. in Plainfield. Job candidates can fill out an application on the Park District website, plfdparks.org, or onsite the day of the event. Interviews will also be conducted the day of the event. More...
Heating season is in full swing and with that comes an elevated risk for home heating related fires. Annually U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 52,050 fires involving heating equipment. Space heaters are most often involved in home heating fires followed by solid-fuel heating equipment like fireplaces. The Plainfield Fire Protection District has the following tips to help you stay safe and warm this winter. The primary cause of space heater involved fires are...
The Boulevard may be at the very eastern edge of Plainfield, but it was at the center of Mayor Mike Collins’ recent State of the Village presentation. Machines have been moving earth for the 70-acre retail development which will occupy the borders of Plainfield and Joliet along Interstate 55. The Boulevard project will be anchored by Costco, which is on track to open in November, Collins said. A little more than half of the Pace bus riders regularly using the four routes serving Interstate 55 are connecting to Plainfield. T...
The Will County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to lock your vehicle doors whenever you are away from it. Together, with municipal law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff's Office is on high alert to combat the frequent reports that we are receiving for burglaries to unlocked vehicles. Police believe that there are several crews of offenders working in areas throughout the county with no noticeable pattern. Because of the speed in which these crimes happen, it is very...
WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION With the prediction of snow, ice and freezing temperatures this weekend, the village has prepared a few friendly winter reminders for residents. SNOW PARKING ORDINANCE In an effort to keep our residents safe and streets cleared during the winter, the Village of Romeoville would like to remind residents of the Snow Parking Ordinance.The guidelines are as follows: Odd-even parking will go into effect upon the accumulation of two inches of snow on the...
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. April 1, 2020:...