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Crete Library News
Thursday, February 17 Knot Just for Knitters, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., teens and adults; Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Monday, February 21 The library will be closed for Presidents Day. Tuesday, February 22 Help for Job Seekers, from 9:30-noon and 1-3:30 pm., adults; This service is provided…
Busy Week for Lady Chargers
Illinois Lutheran’s Girls’ Basketball Team had a busy week with two victories and one loss. On Monday, February 7, the Chargers traveled to Donovan and brought home a lopsided win, 47-16. The game never was in doubt, with Donovan recording no more than five points in each of the four periods. Game stats said it…
Romeoville Police First to Join County Needle Take-Back Program
The Romeoville Police Department became the first in Will County to expand its Pharmaceutical Take-Back program to include needles, or “sharps.” “Sixteen Will County Police Departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Department have partnered with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division to provide places to safely…
Zimmer Hits 1,000-Point Count!
On Friday, January 28, in front of the home crowd, Tommy Zimmer passed the 1,000-point career mark in a game against Grace Christian Academy. Zimmer scored 45 points in the Charger’s 65-54 win. Then on Saturday, January 29, Tommy added an additional 40 points to his career total, in the comeback victory over Armstrong, 60-57,…
Crete Library News
This week at Crete Library… Thursday, February 10 Anime Club, from 3-4:30 p.m., at the library, ages 11-18. Join in the anime screenings. Seinfeld Trivia Night (adults), from 7-9 p.m., at Evil Horse Brewing Co., 1338 Main Street, Crete. Tuesday, February 15 Help for Job Seekers, from 9:30-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. This service is provided…
R.P. Lumber Celebrates 45 Years of Hard Work, Great Partnerships
Family-owned company maintains focus on providing jobs, “Best Service” to Midwest communities. On a frigid January 17, 1977, R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. opened its doors for the first time in Staunton. The young entrepreneur who opened the doors that day didn’t see a customer for three days and battled a bitter winter, but today the…
Park Forest Historical Society Presents New YouTube Program
Be sure to watch the society’s YouTube program Sunday, February 27, at 2:30 p.m. – “Reflections and Accomplishments of African Americans.” The program will be launched on the YouTube channel “Park Forest Historical Society” and will remain on the channel indefinitely. This program was digitized by Media Burn Archives, with funds supplied by our supporters.…
Record Snowfall Dumps on Will and Kankakee Counties
By Andrea Arens Snowmageddon 2022 struck with a force Tuesday night. By noon on Wednesday, February 2, Peotone had seen 9.25” of snow, and it just kept coming. By Wednesday night, Peotone weather.com indicated official Peotone snowfall was at 10.7 inches. The storm dumped about 20 inches of snow in central Illinois. Near whiteout conditions…
Wilmington too much for Chargers
On Saturday, January 22, while on the road, Illinois Lutheran’s Varsity Girls Basketball Team came up short, losing 33-49 to the Wilmington Wildcats. The outcome never was in doubt, since Wilmington led at the end of each quarter. One bright spot for the Chargers was their success at three-point range, thanks to Grace Adickes, who…
Crete Public Library News
Thursday, February 3 Knot Just for Knitters meets from 1-2 p.m. at the library. Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Adult drop-in program. Monday, February 7 Adult Writing Group, from 6:30-8 p..m, on Zoom. Hollywood Valentine: Married in the Movies, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. For adults…
It’s All Valentines at Park Forest Historical Museum!
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, welcomes residents to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day,” February 2 – March 9. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., with other times by appointment. One room represents a classroom in Forest…
Corn/Soybean Growers Joint Annual Meeting Set (At a Glan. Feb. 3)
The Will County Corn and Soybean Growers Committees will hold their annual meeting, including a lite supper, on Monday, February 21, at the Will County Farm Bureau, 100 Manhattan Road in Joliet, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all Will County Soybean Growers, Corn Growers, and Farm Bureau farmer members. There is…
Tractors for a Cure ‘Cash Bash’
Get tickets now ($50/couple) for the March 12 St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser, from 4 – 9 p.m., at the Will County Atrium. Grand prize is $2,500, in addition to cash prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Tickets available at Peotone Bowling Alley – Gary Jurres, 708-258-9353; Debbie Werner, 815-478-5182; or Denise Lowe, 815-295-5059.
Volunteers Needed for ‘Point in Time Count’
Volunteers are needed for this year’s Point in Time Count on February 23. The Continuum of Care for Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties will reach out to people experiencing homelessness on the night of Wednesday, February 23. Volunteers will help provide information and resources to people living on the streets, connect people in need of…
Crete Library News
The following programs are all for adult participants and will be held at the library with the exception of the online Zoom program. Tuesday, February 1 Help for Job Seekers: The Mobile Workforce Services vehicle will be in the library parking lot from 9:30 a.m. – noon and 1-3:30 p.m.; Drop in, no appointment required.…
Up and Down Week for Chargers
In an away game against Calumet Christian on Monday, January 17, the Illinois Lutheran Girls Varsity Basketball Team came home with a victorious, 39-21. The game’s outcome never really was in doubt, as the Chargers ended each period with the lead. They also out-rebounded Calumet Christian, 44-35, and that was the game. Grace Adickes led…
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers
As temperatures plummet, and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers, if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org. “As the weather gets bitterly cold, I urge people…
