Present for the check presentation are, left to right: Pat Martin, Cathy Boicken, Illinois Senator Patrick Joyce, and Dr. Michael Boyd. –Photo submitted.

KCC Receives $250,000 Through Efforts of Sen. Joyce

Kankakee Community College has accepted $250,000 obtained through a legislative appropriation supported by the efforts of Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce. “Right now, we see a misalignment between the skills in our workforce and the opportunities in our local economy,” said Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC’s president. “We are going to use these resources to bridge this…

KCC Receives $250,000 Through Efforts of Sen. Joyce

Kankakee Community College has accepted $250,000 obtained through a legislative appropriation supported by the efforts of Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce. “Right now, we see a misalignment between the skills in our workforce and the opportunities in our local economy,” said Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC’s president. “We are going to use these resources to bridge this…

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Business Owners Invited to Free Illinois Business Enterprise

State program helps businesses connect with procurement opportunities. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED), and the State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion invites business owners to attend a free in-person workshop to learn about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and local resources. The workshop will…

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Red Cross Blood Drive September 12, Register Now!

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the University of St. Francis, on Tuesday, September 12, from 1 to 6 p.m. The drive, which is open to the public, will be held in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. You…

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WCWC Releases August Job Fair and Training Calendar

The Workforce Services Division of Will County released its August schedule of events, workshops, job fairs, and Mobile Workforce Center locations. Job seekers can attend the Lockport Township Job Fair on Tuesday, August 29, from 1-5 p.m., at the Lockport Township Offices, 1463 S Farrell Road, Lockport. Register for the opportunity to meet local employers…

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‘Solar Switch’ Group Buy Program Returns to Will County

Will County residents and small business owners are invited to learn about the benefits of solar energy and participate in a group buy program to reduce installation costs. The Resource Recovery and Energy Division of the Will County Land Use Department, once again, is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens…

This year’s raffle quilt for the Kankakee Quiltmakers Show. Photo submitted.

Kankakee Quiltmakers Hosting Autumn Splendor Quilt Show

The Kankakee Quiltmakers will host their Autumn Splendor Quilt Show on Friday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and again on Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 N. Entrance Avenue, Kankakee. Admission is $8 each, with children under 12 free. The event…

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Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields Hosting Baby Expo

Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo, for new and expectant parents, on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Olympia Fields County Club – 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields. The event features a breakfast buffet,…

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NWSA World Series Returning to Chicago Southland

The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), visionaries in creating and implementing adaptive programming for people with disabilities, once again has been selected to host the 2023 Wheelchair Softball World Series at Ozinga Field in Crestwood on August 3-5. All genders will be represented in this adult division event, with the Juniors competing August 5-6. “LWSRA…

Camp I Am Me Summer Camp will be held June 18-24. –Photo submitted.

Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing

This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages eight-to-20. For the past 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly summer camp, held at YMCA Camp Duncan in…

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Will County Announces $43 Million in ARPA Grant Awards

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Board leadership announced the awarded allocation of $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to 120 local governments, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county. This announcement follows Will County Board approval of allocations at its May 18 board meeting. “This funding is an…

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Free Food Giveaway May 27 in Downtown Joliet

ShareFest Will County, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant team-up to support families. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 27, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last. “This event…

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Marie Moore Receives 2023 – ’24 Fulbright Program Award

The Fulbright Program has selected 13 University of Alabama students for various awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. Marie Moore, of New Lenox, is a 2023 Honors College summa cum laude graduate in secondary education and Spanish. She was a member of Mortar Board and the Carl A. Elliott Society. Moore was selected to teach…

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Free Annual Book Reuse and Recycling Event June 2-4

The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book reuse and recycling event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 2-4, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “Our goal is twofold – to promote literacy and improve the environment through…

Junior Ben Dorn, from New Lenox, received the Emerging Leader Award. He is pictured with Dean for Student Success Michelle Merritt. –Photo submitted.

Ben Dorn Receives Emerging Leader Award

Monmouth College celebrated the contributions of its outstanding student leaders, faculty, and staff members at this year’s Highlander Awards ceremony, held April 19, in Mellinger Commons in the Center for Science and Business. New Lenox resident Ben Dorn, Class of ’24, received the Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes a student who has demonstrated significant potential…

Melanie Holmes poses in front of the B. Harley Bradley House, 701 E. Harrison Drive, Kankakee. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this home is mentioned in the new Illinois bucket list book. –Photo submitted.

Manteno Native Releases New Illinois Bucket List Book

When Melanie Holmes learned about Reedy Press’ nationwide line of bucket list books and saw there wasn’t one for Illinois, she knew she wanted to write it. As a lifelong Illinoisan and travel enthusiast who has been traveling the state since age seven, according to Holmes, she’s seen a lot. And still, she found much…

Pictured, left to right, are: Marco Contreras, community market manager; Sara Friedman, Mokena assistant banking center manager; Sherry Ladislas, director of development for Trinity Services; Thane Dykstra, Ph.D., president and CEO of Trinity Services; Deonna Heffernan, Mokena banking center manager; and Jim Roolf, corporate relations officer. –Photo submitted.

Old National Donates $5,000 to Trinity Services

On Tuesday, May 9, representatives from Trinity Services in New Lenox were invited to attend a special ceremony to receive a check from Old National Bank for their participation in the institution’s recent Choose Your Charity giveaway to nonprofits. Trinity Services received a check from Old National Bank for $5,000, during a ceremony at the…

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Peotone Police Blotter: March 15 – 22
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Longtime Crete Code Enforcement/Animal Control Supervisor to Retire
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Monee Adding Businesses
Beecher Trustee Resigns; Board Still Trying to Pare Down Price
The new digital only version of The Panther shared its first edition in early March. –Photo courtesy Manteno High School.
New Journalism Organization ‘The Panther’ Debuts at MHS
Village officials and contractors posed for an official picture before groundbreaking actually commences in a couple of weeks. –Photo submitted.
Peotone Village Board Discussed Increasing Spending Authority
Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Peotone Police Blotter: March 3-14
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Green Garden Moving Ahead with Renovations
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Monee Eighth Grader Proposes a Community Garden
Pics from the Monee Historical Soc. presentation on the railroad and history of Monee.  Christi Holston is standing and Rachel White is seated on the left. Photo by Karen Haave.
History of Monee Shaped by Railroad
Crete PD posed before their run in the Manteno Lake. –Photo by Karen Haave.
Crete, Monee Take the Plunge
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Thies Park Improvement Bid Won by Bourbonnais Company
Adyn McGinley led the charge with 26 points, but it wasn’t enough for a win. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Bobcats Made History
Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold to attend FBI Command Course. –Photo submitted.
Police Chief Wold Selected for FBI Command Course
Monee Police Department took the plunge on march 2. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Polar Plunge Raises $190K-Plus!
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Crete to Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Week Long Celebration
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Frustrated; Beecher Back to the Drawing Board
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Monee Honors CREW Award Recipients
Peotone’s Madi Schroeder achieved some pretty exciting accomplishments even though the season is over. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
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