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Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Register online at www.plungeillinois.com. This winter, the Manteno community is invited to’be bold and get cold’ by taking the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois Athletes. The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, presented by GEICO in Manteno, will be held at Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, 851 N. Main, on Saturday, March 5,…
Crete Library News
Monday, February 28 Parenting in a Facebook World, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom; Learn tactics and tools for avoiding the pitfalls of technology, as well as positive ways to use social media for building relationships with your children. Presented by Jennifer Barnes. Register to receive the Zoom link. Tuesday, March 1 Help for Job Seekers,…
January Meeting Highlights: Crete Area Chamber
The Crete Area Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday, January 12, with six members present, plus three members attending via Zoom. Items discussed were numerous, including the Chamber’s current membership drive currently was underway, with renewal available online or by mail. The Farmers Market will be held on Mondays, rain/shine, from 4 to 8 p.m.,…
Crete Library District Names David Sieffert Director
After a nationwide search, the Crete Public Library District Board of Trustees voted to hire David Sieffert as executive director during its January board meeting, replacing former director Susan Dienes, who retired at the end of 2021. Dienes came to Crete in 2015 and worked to make the library a destination for information, entertainment, and…
Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
The Will County Farm Bureau Foundation Board is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program, with 52 $1,200 scholarships offered. Scholarship rules and procedures are available with the application form at www.willcfb.com. All applications submitted must be typewritten or computer typed on the original application form. Submission deadline is March 2, with mail applications postmarked…
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.…
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Be Aware of Animals Infected with Rabies
The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. A rabid bat was recently detected in Elwood. Bats are the most common source of potential rabies infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats tend to…
Will County and Health Department Collaborate to Expand TB Testing
The Will County Health Department and Will County’s Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic announced a new collaboration to expand Tuberculosis (TB) testing availability to Will County residents. The expanded testing services now are available at the Will County Health Department’s branch offices in Monee and Bolingbrook, along with the existing Joliet location at the Will County…
Sanner Sentenced in 2021 Fatal Crest Hill Traffic Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Dakea Sanner, 29, of Crest Hill, has been sentenced to six years in prison for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (a Class 2 felony), causing a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Martin Velemir in 2021. Sanner pled guilty recently and was sentenced by Circuit Judge…
Free Book Reuse and Recycling Event May 31 – June 2
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31, and Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “This popular event helps promote responsible recycling and reuse of books,” said County…
Will County Workforce Services Division Holding Job Fair
The Workforce Services Division will host a Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m., on May 29, at the Lockport Township Building, 1463 Farrell Road. The event is free and open to the public. “I invite anyone looking for a new career opportunity or interested in learning more about different professions to attend this event,”…
County Board Votes to Halt Land Purchases for 143rd Street Expansion
By Stephen Nelson At their Thursday, May 16, meeting and by the slimmest of margins, the Will County Board voted to direct the Will County Division of Transportation to cease moving forward with solicitation for purchase and the purchase of property for the 143rd Street Expansion Project near Homer Glen. This action came after the…
Frankfort Mayor, Silver Cross Interim President/CEO Join Children’s Advocacy Center Board
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, founded by Glasgow in 1995, unanimously has approved the appointments of Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle and Interim President/CEO of Silver Cross Hospital Michael Mutterer to the CAC Board of Directors. The nominations were approved by the board at its April meeting. “Mayor…
Rev-Up Summer at Tractor Discovery Day!
Get ready for an exciting journey into America’s farming past at Tractor Discovery Day, on June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tractor Supply Co., 2161 E Laraway Road in New Lenox. Join the Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) for a fascinating exploration of vintage tractors that will ignite your passion for agriculture.…
Will County – Sharefest Hosting Free Food Giveaway May 25
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. “This event is open to anyone in need of assistance with fresh food and groceries,”…
JJC Foundation Receives Six-Figure Endowment from Alumna, Newbery Medal Winning-Author
The Joliet Junior College (JJC) Foundation has received a six-figure endowment gift from alumna and Newbery Medal Award winning-author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The donation will create the Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Endowed Scholarship at JJC and support students pursuing their education and personal development. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Naylor is a 1953 alumna, long-time JJC donor, and…