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Volunteer disaster responders with the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois responded to 24 fires from Monday, January 6 through today in the Chicago & Northern Illinois area in Bolingbrook, Harvey, Lynwood, Joliet, Rockford and more, with 15 of these fires occurring in Chicago including two fires in the 100 block of S. Kilpatrick Ave. and the 5900 block of S. Union Ave. that sadly resulted in the loss of lives. This past Wednesday, our voluntees also assisted 18...
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Search and Rescue swimmer Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice Patrick Phannenstill, from Plainfield, Illinois, signals he is free from the line while conducting Search and Rescue swimmer training. USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass...
Several dozen supporters of President Donald J. Trump braved the cold rain Saturday morning to show their support of the controversial 45th president. The rally was held on the corner of Jefferson St. and Larkin Ave. in Joliet in front of the White Castle fast food restaurant. The parking lot of the former K-Mart even featured a place to purchase Trump 2020 flags, hats and shirts. Originally, there was scheduled to be a demonstration opposing the POTUS, however, none was prese...
The Forest Preserve District of Will County schedules a wide variety of programs year-round. Here are some of the upcoming offerings: CHANNAHON – "Owl Hike for Families," 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Explore McKinley Woods on a 1.5-mile hike and listen for this magical and elusive bird. Free; all ages. Register by Wednesday, Jan. 22, at ReconnectWithNature.org or call 815-722-9470. CHANNAHON – "Lichens and Mosses," 9-10 a.m. Sat...
In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, students throughout Joliet Public Schools District 86 participated in Hour of Code. Overall, students logged a total of 3,968 coding hours. The top schools included M.J. Cunningham Elementary with 777 hours and Washington Junior High School with 533 hours of coding. Students are taught the basics of computer science and programming through a selection of interactive coding challenges. In addition to over 750 classroom...
The Workforce Center of Will County will host a job fair from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thurs. Jan. 9 at its location in Suite 100, 2400 Glenwood Avenue in Joliet. “The Workforce Center of Will County is the place to go to find a job,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “There are a wide variety of jobs and training opportunities available to our residents through the Workforce Center.” Positions available include production worker, flex and security officers, school bus drivers, CNC operators, forklift operato...
Sheriff Mike Kelley would like to announce the recent arrest of Jennifer C. Ramos, for various felony counts of theft and forgery. On 02/25/2019, detectives with the Will County Sheriff’s Office met with Senior Executives with Bunge North America Loders-Croklaan. The purpose of the meeting was in reference to a complaint of employee theft that occurred at the businesses manufacturing facility located in unincorporated Channahon Township. Upon conducting an audit, several anomalies were discovered on various expense reports a...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that Brandon Road Bridge over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, is closed for emergency repairs. The closure is necessary to replace a mechanical component on the bridge that failed yesterday evening. Motorists should cross the river at McDonough Street via U.S. 6, U.S. 52/Illinois 53 and Laraway Road. Signage has been installed alerting drivers at U.S. 6 immediately north of the bridge, as well as near Larkin Avenue on U.S. 6. To the south of the Brandon Road...
Illinois closes the decade experiencing the worst population decline of any state in the nation with a total loss of 168,700 residents. According to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois shrank by 51,250 residents from July 2018 to July 2019, bringing the state to six consecutive years of population decline. The drop in state population over the decade was driven primarily by nearly 853,000 residents moving on net from Illinois to other states. New analysis from the Illinois Policy Institute reveals that...
Nominations are due by January 17, 2020 for the 10th annual induction into the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame. The Alumni Hall of Fame honors District 202 graduates who have distinguished themselves beyond their high school years through their significant accomplishments or service. Nomination forms are available on the Foundation for Excellence web site (www.d202foundation.org/202) under “Alumni Hall of Fame.” Please see the nomination form for more information. The Foundation for Excellence cre...
Helping others is something that Anthony Maland has always been interested in doing. A senior at Joliet West High School, who was recently featured on WGN Morning News, is the founder of his own nonprofit organization called Recycle Rhythm Incorporated. "I was nervous at the start [to go on WGN] but as soon as it started I knew that God was on my side and he was with me through the whole entire thing," Maland said. At the age of three, Maland started off his passion by...
In a recent move by Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry, voter registration cards are redesigned to save money for taxpayers. "Honestly, we have just been looking for ways to make things more efficient in our office since I started," Ferry said. "When we took a look at the voter registration cards, we simply noticed they were two per page and talked it through so we could streamline the information a little bit more." The new cards, which have already been in the process of...
Wreaths illuminated with red bulbs at all 3 fire stations have been provided to remind everyone to practice holiday fire safety. If a holiday-related fire occurs during the holiday season, one of the red light bulbs will be changed to a white light bulb. This will serve as a reminder of the safety precautions that must be observed during the holiday season. The Romeoville Fire Department urges the citizens of all communities to take time to help “Keep The Wreath Red” from December 1, 2019 through January 2, 2020, and eli...
Once in a lifetime opportunities don't come around all the time and for 12 Joliet Junior College students - they did not pass theirs up. The Walt Disney Company selected 12 students from the junior college to work at its Orlando, Florida location theme parks and resorts next year through its culinary and college programs. "For me it's pretty special because I'm a graduate of the Disney College Program myself," said JJC career advisor and Disney College coordinator Christen Maz...
Two men were arrested after Joliet police reportedly heard them fire several rounds from their car on Dec. 7. Shortly before 8 p.m. police were in the 400 block of East Jackson Street when they heard gunfire and saw a vehicle speeding northbound on Parks Avenue. Police pursued the vehicle to the 500 block of Clay Street where Angel A. Flores, 20, ran out the passenger door while clutching the waistband of his pants, police said. After a foot pursuit, Flores was taken to the gr...
Shorewood officials sought a second round of public opinion whether the village should permit marijuana-based businesses. But while more than 50 people attended a meeting on the issue last month, only five came to the Dec. 10 meeting. All of the attendees who spoke were in support of making cannabis available. On Jan. 1, licensed dispensaries will be able to sell marijuana and other products to adults. About two-thirds of the first meeting’s attendees also support allowing cannabis sales. “We’ll make a decision in Janua...
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) urges residents to reference the Illinois Attorney General’s annual safe shopping guide this holiday season. This year’s guide includes information about more than 30 products deemed safety hazards that range from choking hazards, articles of clothing that do not meet the government’s flammability standard and furniture that can injure children if not assembled correctly. “The holidays are a special time for us all,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “We want to make sure the childre...
These are the rules you must follow: The writing contest is open to anyone in 4th, 5th or 6th grade and begins on December 16, 2019. Story length is to be 500-650 words long and be text only. Include a title, as well as your name, grade, the school you attend and your parents’ phone number. Submissions must be a Word document. Submit your entry via e-mail to [email protected] by 11:59pm on January 31, 2020. This is your story and it can be humor, mystery, fantasy, science fiction or anything you want, but i...
Children can ring in the New Year and still make their bedtimes with Plainfield Park District's Noon Year's Eve celebration. The midday event includes all of the trappings of a real, late night New Year's Eve party but at the kid-friendly hours of 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 31. The event will take place at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd. Young revelers can dance to a DJ spinning music, play games, and make crafts. Commemorate the "night"...
The newly-upgraded playgrounds at The Reserve, 14045 Hunt Club Lane, and Bott Park, 24550 W. Renwick Rd., are now open. The park revamps are part of the Plainfield Park District's 5-year master plan which included updates to a total of 6 parks in 2019. THE RESERVE The Reserve Playground renovation features a school-age structure with transfer access, multiple slides, climbers and links, and peaked roofs. A small pre-school structure features a transfer access, slide, panel...
The city of Plainfield has something to look forward to in the year 2020. Next Whiskey Bar will be coming to Plainfield, and will be located at 24205 Lockport St. for those who like to indulge in social gatherings. The bar that already has a location in Lisle is owned by two friends, Dan Tacone and Ben Devee, who also co-own the Next-Mex restaurant in Lemont. "We spoke to the local economic developer because they always know who is ready to retire, what businesses are booming...
State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) filed legislation today to revoke aspects of the comprehensive state energy bill passed in 2016 during the 99th General Assembly. Representative Batinick was opposed to the initial legislation, SB2814, which required a statewide rate hike to prevent the closure of two nuclear power plants in Illinois. The rate increase provided for in SB2814 was expected to generate more than $200 million a year over the next ten years, but the legislation has come into question amidst the...
The Village of Bolingbrook is pleased to announce that following a ratings review, Standard & Poors Global Ratings announced on Wall Street that it has raised the village’s credit rating assigned by Moody’s in 2018 from AA (upper medium grade) to A2 (high grade), a significant upgrade of three levels. In a congratulatory message to Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, former Illinois State Senator Kirk Dillard commented, “Not an easy designation to get in a State like Illinois with its well documented fiscal woes.” In reachin...
Mr. Tony Santona Helps Independence Students Learn the Art of Filmmaking Independence Elementary School Special Education Teacher Mr. Tony Santona has a rather interesting background in that his bachelor’s degree is in film & video. He is sharing his love of filmmaking with students at Independence as the sponsor of the Independence Filmmakers. The Filmmakers are an after-school organization that creates original films with the help of Studio 300 in the Fountaindale Public Library. Watch the video on vvsd.org to see the o...
Concerts announced for Ribfest 2020 Ribfest has made its first concert announcement - REO Speedwagon and Styx will be performing Thursday, July 2nd. Romeoville residents can purchase tickets starting Dec. 16th using the discount code provided in their latest water bill. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 19th. Visit ribfest.net for more information and to purchase tickets. For questions regarding the discount code, email [email protected] Foster Statement on Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act...