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30th Annual Irish Fest March March 1 – 2
Manhattan is getting ready to explode Friday and Saturday with the 30th annual Manhattan Irish Fest, March 1 and 2. The Irish American Society of County Will (IASCW), once again, is the official fest host, in cooperation with the Village of Manhattan. Here are the highlights: Live entertainment under the main tent Friday night, from…
Joyce: Budget Proposal Sets Framework for Uplifting Illinois Families
State Sen. Patrick Joyce released the following statement after hearing the governor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget: “Today’s budget address had funding suggestions our state needs to continue to prioritize, such as education, public safety, and economic development. The governor’s proposal sets a framework for us to begin having conversations to develop a final plan.…
DeLuca Underscores Need to Respect Taxpayers in Response to Budget Address
State Rep. Anthony DeLuca issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address: “As we begin the budgeting process, it’s critical we prioritize a responsible plan that respects taxpayers, supports our law enforcement, and invests in our schools. We must take a balanced approach that listens to our area’s residents and…
Joyce Measure to Expand Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve Passes Committee
State Sen. Patrick Joyce introduced a measure before the Senate Judiciary Committee recently that would expand the Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve in Will County. “The transfer of this portion of land would be a big win for the Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “By acquiring more land, there would be an…
DeLuca Works to Protect Family Farms; Supports Plan to Overhaul Estate Tax
Wanting to ensure family farms can be passed from one generation to the next without unreasonable tax burdens, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, is backing an overhaul of the state’s estate tax specific to farms. “When a loved one passes, we don’t want state taxes to force families to sell land, lose equipment, and break up…
Emergency Blood Shortage: Give March 12
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall…
Joyce Responds to Proposed Aqua Illinois Rate Increases
In response to Aqua Illinois filing a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase the rate they charge for water, State Sen. Patrick Joyce issued the following statement recently: “Aqua Illinois recently filed for a water rate increase that could cause unnecessary financial hardships on families. Now is not the time to place another…
PHS Senior Scholarships Available; Deadlines Approaching
The following scholarships recently were announced and are available for Peotone High School seniors. All application links are online on the PHS website. Go to the Student Services tab and click on “Scholarship Opportunities” to view all scholarships and qualifications. The deadline for most scholarships is March 8, unless otherwise indicated. •Alec J. “Mugs” Mulvihill…
DeLuca’s Effort to Develop Solar Regulations Protecting Homeowners Advances
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Representing the voice of homeowners concerned about the effects of sprawling commercial solar farm developments, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca passed a plan out of a House committee recently that would institute minimum 500-foot setbacks between homes and solar properties. DeLuca will hold the proposal from a full House vote while negotiations continue…
Manhattan to Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting Recreational Use of Nitrous Oxide
Village officials in Manhattan are addressing a concerning issue related to the recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The substance is being sold in local vaping shops and liquor stores, and individuals are purchasing it with the intention of inhaling it to induce euphoria or a high. Nitrous oxide is typically…
Earthrise Energy Awards $20,000 to the Conservation Foundation
Helping to restore open space in Manhattan. Earthrise Energy recently awarded a $20,000 RISE grant to the Conservation Foundation, an Illinois environmental nonprofit organization, to help lay the groundwork to activate and restore 40 acres of protected land in Manhattan. The property, along the Manhattan Creek, is owned by the Village of Manhattan and is…
Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10
On Saturday, February 10, Gotion, Inc., will hold a job fair to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in the Iroquois Room, Room D152, at Kankakee Community College’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in Kankakee. Representatives…
25 Participants Graduate Diversionary Courts Program
Program Alum Rudy Gonzalez tells graduates, “If you’ve been through this program, you have everything you need” State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced 25 people graduated from the Will County Problem Solving Courts in a January 25 ceremony at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. The graduation brings to 859 the total number of participants who…
Rebuilding Illinois Key Part of Manufacturing Caucus Agenda
Our hard work to Rebuild Illinois is paying off, and I am excited to be part of a new group that will create more opportunities for our families and communities to grow and succeed. I recently was named one-of-four leaders in the Legislature of the new Illinois Manufacturing Caucus. This group will partner with the…
Relay for Life Kankakee County Kick-off March 18
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Kankakee County kicks-off to help end cancer at its 29th annual event on March 18 at Bourbonnais Municipal Center. Although the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare, is not until June 8, work is beginning now to build the celebration that…
Legion Fish Fry February 10
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10, when Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host their monthly fish fry, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at 109 E. North Street in Peotone. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat perch or catfish dinner are $15 and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. You’ll also…
January News from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Team
A Message from Caroline Wade, STAR Executive Director… Happy New Year from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) team! The year is flying by as we continue to ramp up and prepare for the launch of enrollment later this spring. It will be an exciting year with the development of a new, enhanced version…
