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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...
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...
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...
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,...
Joliet Central High School Students of the Month for December are Melanie Patterson, Kiwanis Club; Jennifer Rodriguez, Rotary Club; Lily Bryson, Lions Club; Kimbra Stokes, NAACP; and Bria Holman, AKA. Joliet West High School Students of the Month for December are Hannah Eldred, Kiwanis Club; Brandon Tinoco, Rotary Club; Anna Polacek, Lions Club; Shamar Beauchamp-Weems, NAACP; and Arielle DeShazier, AKA. Joliet Township High School Students of the Month must demonstrate...
CITGO Lemont Refinery employees and contractors recently collected eight truckloads of non-perishable food items for six local area food pantries just in time for Thanksgiving. The fall food drive has been an annual event at the refinery for more than 20 years. This year, volunteers distributed the items to the Bethany Food Pantry, Daybreak Shelter, DuPage Township Pantry, Fairmont Food Pantry, Lockport FISH Pantry and Romeoville Community Pantry. According to Maureen...
JJC nursing students Rachael Fox and Robert Yore have earned the program's 2019 Citizenship Award. Nursing faculty select two students each year for the award, which is given to those that demonstrate outstanding qualities in the categories of attitude, academics, character, community service, and school spirit. "I am earnestly grateful to my professors for seeing something in me that was worth recognizing," said Fox, a 45-year-old mother of three from Channahon. Fox said her...
If you haven't entered the Preserve the Moment photo contest yet, time is of the essence not only as November comes to a close but also because the end is near for this year's contest, which wraps up on December 31. Sure, the weather hasn't exactly been stellar lately, but don't let that stop you from getting outdoors and exploring nature. There are plenty of opportunities to snap a photo of a variety of wildlife that are easier to spot now that most of the leaves have...
Police allegedly saw a man carrying loaded gun on the street Nov. 17. At 2:18 a.m. officers were in the 900 block of Gardner Street while a bar was closing when they observed Hubert C. Pruitte, 45, in a nearby parking lot. According to police reports, Pruitte had “a firearm in his hand.” “As officers went to make contact with Pruitte, he ran into a nearby vehicle. Pruitte refused to exit the vehicle and officers had to pull (him) out,” police said. Pruitte was taken into custody after a brief struggle and a loaded gun was...
On November 18, 2019, at approximately 8:30am, deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Office, Criminal Interdiction Unit, were conducting patrol on Interstate 80 when they observed a recreational vehicle with the windshield wipers turned on because of rain but the vehicle did not have its headlights on as required by law. A traffic stop was conducted at I-80 and Briggs Street in Joliet. Deputies spoke to the driver, Michael Glenn Silliman, age 64, of 2402 Delaware Street in...
All good things must come to an end. That is the case with The Chalkboard - one of the most popular businesses in Crest Hill, Aurora and Downers Grove. "I'm going to miss coming to work every day because I've been working here for 35 years," said manager Joann Stockenberg. "I'm going to miss the people, the clientele and I'm going to miss my staff the most because their work ethic is beyond anything I've ever experienced." All three local locations will be closing, however, a...
Seven District 202 early childhood teachers each received a new Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grant to help continue their professional growth and improve their classroom skills. This year’s inaugural Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grant winners all work at the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center or one of its satellite classrooms around District 202. Bonnie McBeth is the district’s preschool: Patty Thomas -- for a sign language class Ryane Barton -- for stuttering classes Sarah Dru...
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...
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...
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...
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...