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Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider 40-Year Sentence for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Offense
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Circuit Judge Vincent Cornelius denied a motion to reconsider sentence by Jeffery Davis, 33 of Joliet, who was sentenced recently to 40 years in prison for two counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Class X felonies. Davis pleaded guilty to the offense on December 20, 2022. The…
Haas Recognizes Golden’s Gymnastics Center as August Local Business Spotlight
For August, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Golden’s Gymnastics Center, Inc., as her local business spotlight. Golden Gymnastics has the mission of educating, providing quality gymnastics programs, and developing the highest level of achievement in gymnastics. Rep. Haas presented a certificate from the House of Representatives to owners Donna and Steve Golden. “Keeping children active…
Guard the Game: Link Between Athletes – Heart Screenings
Key takeaways: Speak to your child’s pediatrician about heart screenings; Heart conditions should be monitored by a cardiologist; Know your family health history. As children go back to school, doctors’ offices are filled with kids needing check-ups, immunizations and, in some cases, heart screenings. This is particularly the case for athletes, according to Frank Han,…
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…
Rutledge Guilty of First Degree Murder in 2019 Shootings in Joliet’s Cathedral Area
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman recently found Matthew Rutledge, 41, of Joliet, guilty of three counts of First Degree Murder (a Class M felony), one count of Attempt First Degree Murder (a Class X felony), and one count of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (a Class X felony) in…
Letter to Ed: Chisausky
Dear Editor: I just watched the Peotone School Board meeting from August 21 and am horrified by what I saw. Multiple English teachers spoke about a situation at the school where books they have been teaching are now being challenged as inappropriate. Three of my children attended Peotone schools, and I always was pleased with…
Rep. Haas Speaks at Lifestyles of Kankakee County ‘Women in Business Luncheon’
Recently, State Representative and Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas spoke at the Lifestyles of Kankakee County Women in Business Luncheon at the Kankakee Country Club that recognized the 2023 Lifestyles of Kankakee County Women in Business winners. “It was an honor to speak at this phenomenal event to lift up Kankakee County women leading…
Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: September 1: Mykayla Cowger!! September 2: Kim Russell!! September 4: Theresa Koehn on her 87th!!! Hope it’s a great day!!! September 5: Joe Turner!! September 6: Brian Biesterfeld and Jenny Biesterfeld!!! September 7: Maynard Nadler and Kevin Matthias!!! September 8: Mary Ann Battermann!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to:…
New AFib Procedure Available at Franciscan Health
Implant can eliminate the need for long-term blood thinners. A procedure now offered at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields can allow cardiac patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) to eliminate the use of long-term blood thinners and live more active lifestyles. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AFib is the most common type…
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Detected in Will County
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Will County is a 74-year-old male from Naperville, who has been diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease. He became ill the first week of August, was hospitalized, and is recovering. The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health…
Rep. Haas Reacts to Guilty Verdict in Mapes Trial
In response to the guilty verdict of Michael Madigan’s former chief of staff, Tim Mapes, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas released the following statement: “Another day, another conviction. If this isn’t a glaring sign the culture of corruption that has plagued our state government must end, I don’t know what is. “Although Republicans are…
Frankfort Fall Fest 2023: Street Closures and Traffic Advisory
The much-anticipated Frankfort Fall Fest is just around the corner, bringing together the community for a weekend of festivities, entertainment, and camaraderie. As we prepare for this exciting event, the Village of Frankfort would like to inform residents, visitors, and businesses about the temporary street closures, parking restrictions, and traffic adjustments that will be in…
Back to School Lunches: Eating Smart
Back to school season has arrived. In addition to the nightly rituals of homework and making sure things are ready for the next day comes the daily “what will they eat for lunch” discussion. For some, that can be a struggle. Being hungry has an enormous impact on a student’s ability to learn, so make…
Will County Urges Residents to Stay Safe, Cool During Extreme Heat
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urge residents to take precautionary steps and be aware of local cooling center locations. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with dangerous levels of heat expected. “We are urging residents not to take risks…
Freedom of the Press?
This letter from Don Craven, president and CEO of the Illinois Press Association, was sent on August 15, to Marion, Kansas, Chief of Police Gideon Cody, in response to his department’s raid of the Marion County Record newspaper and the newspaper publisher’s home. Dear Chief Cody: On behalf of the Illinois Press Association, I write…
Rooftop Solar Coming to Marian Catholic High School
DSD Renewables (DSD) has partnered with Mission Energy to develop a 701 kW rooftop solar array for Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. The project is estimated to generate 836,597 kWh each year, avoiding 593 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, and providing the school with clean, affordable energy to power its operations. The…
Sims Applauds $220,000 in Local Back to Business Grants
With support from State Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr., the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently announced the latest round of Back to Business grants awarded to businesses in the restaurant industry. “The Back to Business program and other relief efforts helped thousands of small businesses across Chicago and Illinois bounce back from…
