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Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
Spread the loveThe 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…
Romeoville Police First to Join County Needle Take-Back Program
Spread the loveThe 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…
R.P. Lumber Celebrates 45 Years of Hard Work, Great Partnerships
Spread the loveFamily-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…
AMITA Health Leadership Changes in Joliet, Kankakee
Spread the loveAMITA Health system administrative leadership announced the appointment of Christopher Shride, current president of AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee, to the position of president for AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet, effective February 5. Chris’ appointment comes at a pivotal time for AMITA Saint Joseph Joliet, as Herb Buchanan, current president,…
Corn/Soybean Growers Joint Annual Meeting Set (At a Glan. Feb. 3)
Spread the loveThe Will County Corn and Soybean Growers Committees will hold their annual meeting, including a lite supper, on Monday, February 21, at the Will County Farm Bureau, 100 Manhattan Road in Joliet, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all Will County Soybean Growers, Corn Growers, and Farm Bureau farmer members.…
Tractors for a Cure ‘Cash Bash’
Spread the loveGet tickets now ($50/couple) for the March 12 St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser, from 4 – 9 p.m., at the Will County Atrium. Grand prize is $2,500, in addition to cash prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Tickets available at Peotone Bowling Alley – Gary Jurres, 708-258-9353; Debbie Werner, 815-478-5182; or Denise Lowe,…
Volunteers Needed for ‘Point in Time Count’
Spread the loveVolunteers are needed for this year’s Point in Time Count on February 23. The Continuum of Care for Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties will reach out to people experiencing homelessness on the night of Wednesday, February 23. Volunteers will help provide information and resources to people living on the streets, connect people in…
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers
Spread the loveAs temperatures plummet, and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers, if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org. “As the weather gets bitterly cold, I…
USF Blood Drive February 4
Spread the loveThe University of St. Francis (USF) will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 4, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gym on USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For an appointment, call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. When donating, donors may save…
Rush, Franciscan Alliance, Inc., Agree to Distinctive Strategic Partnership
Spread the loveRush and Franciscan Alliance, Inc., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) and associated services agreement that will provide advisory services to assist Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in graduate medical education and physician recruitment throughout 2022. Leaders from both health systems underscored the value of the collaboration that will result from the letter of intent…
Will County Sheriff’s Police Blotter: December 21 – 27
Spread the loveDecember 22: Person(s) unknown stole a 2017 Nissan Rouge from the driveway of residence in the 7600 block of W. Inverary Drive in Frankfort. The vehicle was unlocked, with the key fob inside. December 22: Victim stated a male/black, wearing red shorts and a white shirt, approximately 50 years of age, was observed…
