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Tax Credit Scholarships Set to Expire Following Inaction by Legislature
Following intense political pressure from special interest groups, the Illinois General Assembly failed to even vote on extending the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program during their 2023 veto session. Their inaction will result in more than 9,500 students from low-income families statewide losing their scholarships following the end of this school year,…
Rotary Club Jigsaw Puzzles Available in Time for Holiday Gift-Giving
The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club is excited to announce its 2023 jigsaw puzzle now is available for purchase at these locations in: Bourbonnais – BaDa Bloom Flowers and Bourbonnais Village Hall; Bradley – King Music; and Kankakee – Joy’s Hallmark, Kankakee County Museum, Rubber Rose Books, Stefari’s West, plus the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau.…
Riverside Re-designated 2024 Military Friendly Employe
Riverside Healthcare announced recently it has earned the 2024 Military Friendly Employer designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,200 companies participated in the 2024 Military Friendly survey. “We are proud to announce Riverside has been re-designated as a 2024…
Francimore Guilty of Murder, Armed Robbery in 2018 Shooting Death
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that a jury found Anthony Francimore, 25, of Joliet, guilty in the shooting death of Nathan Ballard in 2018. The jury deliberated for approximately three-and-a-half hours before finding Francimore guilty of First Degree Murder and Armed Robbery (a Class X felony), following a five-day trial over which Circuit…
MPD Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant
The Manhattan Police Department recently announced it was awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcement efforts. The STEP program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries by reducing traffic crashes. “We’re pleased to receive this grant to step-up…
Say Cheese – Cottage Cheese, That Is!
The new food trend is adding cottage cheese to your diet, but where does fad end and healthy eating begin? Cottage cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, and probiotics, but the salt content can add up quickly. When working cottage cheese into one’s diet, plan your meals and eat in moderation. Options include…
Operation Connect-a-Vet to Empower Friends/Families
Links veterans with resources. Designed to ensure every vet feels connected and has added layer of support in addition to their friends and family. As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is proud to unveil its latest initiative, Operation Connect-a-Vet, as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. This initiative…
Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green…
Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Kicks-Off National Caregiver Month
On November 1, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter proudly launched National Caregiver Month, a special initiative to recognize and celebrate the remarkable caregivers who provide unwavering support to individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia in the State of Illinois. This annual event, celebrated throughout November, aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of caregivers,…
‘Turning Back Time’ Takes Toll
Most of us like the idea of turning back time, figuratively…but not so much literally. Some people relish the idea of turning back clocks one hour, marking an end to Daylight Saving Time (DST), which officially happened at 2 a.m. last Sunday. But, if given the option, a new study reveals a majority of adults…
Age Isn’t Just a Number when Considering Cancer
A recent study showed early-onset cancers increased in people under age 50 between 2010 and 2019. Breast cancer, gastrointestinal, and urinary system cancers were among the highest. Some of the factors include excessive drinking, smoking tobacco, being obese, and poor diets. Ways to lower the risk include more exercise, not smoking, drinking in moderation, and…
Christensen Sentenced to 9 Years for Impaired Driving in Fatal I-55 Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Erik Christensen, 51, of Wilmington, was sentenced recently to nine years in prison for driving while under the influence of alcohol and causing a fatal crash on I-55 in November 2020 that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Nicholas Ercolini. Christensen pled guilty to Aggravated Driving Under…
Veterans Treatment Court to Honor Local Veterans
Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch to deliver keynote address. In honor of Veterans Day, the Veterans Treatment Court will hold it’s 10-year Reunion Celebration on November 9, at 2:30 p.m., in Room 300, at the Kankakee County Courthouse. Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch will deliver the keynote address. Treatment courts provide justice-involved veterans…
Business Groups Denounce Chicago Paid Leave Proposal
Measure cements Chicago’s status as a hostile place to do business. Businesses understand that access to paid time off is crucial for workers and their families, which is why we reached an agreement earlier this year to provide five days of paid time off, for any reason, to every worker across the state beginning January…
Kids Who Stutter: Parents Speak DVD at Public Libraries
Help for parents of children who stutter is as close as your library. Thanks to some generous donations, the Stuttering Foundation has donated a DVD, entitled Kids Who Stutter: Parents Speak, to public libraries across the country. In this 16-minute DVD, parents and speech-language experts talk about how to promote easier talking as they interact…
‘Heart-to-Heart’ at Franciscan Health
Free event focuses on heart disease risk and prevention. The Franciscan Health Heart and Vascular Institute at Olympia Fields is hosting a free Heart-to-Heart event on Wednesday, November 15, aimed at preventing, recognizing, and treating heart disease. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Odyssey Country Club, 19110 S. Ridgeland Avenue,…
Haas Promotes Early Detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas is promoting early detection of breast cancer and screenings for women and men. According to the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan for 2022 to 2027, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer…
