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St. Agnes Students Raise Funds for Diaper Pantry
Students at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, “For the Sake of New Life,” spanned two weeks during Lent, when students filled baby bottle banks with money they earned by giving…
WCCHC Offering Primary Care Services in Monee
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will begin offering primary care medical services at its Eastern Branch Office in Monee, 5601 W. Monee-Manhattan Road, beginning in April. Primary care services at the Eastern Branch office will be available from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., every Wednesday, effective immediately. Appointments are highly recommended…
Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Hosting Fall Prevention Seminar
Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy is hosting a free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort in May. The event will feature Franciscan Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Ramil Reyes and Franciscan Health Physical Therapy Assistant Mohamed Rashad, who will discuss how aging impacts musculoskeletal and balance systems, share tips on how to maintain an active lifestyle, and…
Join the Movement Against Sexual Violence: Clove Alliance Seeks Volunteers
Clove Alliance, the leading organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence in the Kankakee region, is calling for community members to join its ranks as volunteers. The organization is gearing-up to provide comprehensive 40-hour Sexual Violence Crisis Intervention Training, commencing on April 29, at Clove Alliance’s main office, 1440 West Court Street in Kankakee.…
Rotary Jigsaw Puzzles Still Available
In need of a gift? The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club still has their annual jigsaw puzzle available for purchase, with a limited number of puzzles available at Joy’s Hallmark, Ba Da Bloom Flower Shoppe, the Kankakee County Museum, King Music, Rubber Rose Books and Prints, the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stefari’s West, as well…
FHOF Names New Vice Presidents
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has added two new vice presidents to its ranks. Fulton Porter III, MD, FACP, FHM, is the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, and Michael Randall is the new Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. “We at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are…
Merchant Street MusicFest Announces Music Education Scholarships
Merchant Street MusicFest, in collaboration with King Music and the Dave King Memorial Music Fund, is pleased to announce the inaugural MSMF Music Education Scholarship to be awarded at this year’s fest on Saturday, July 27. The scholarship award is for eight free weeks of music lessons, after which the recipient will have the option…
News for Uplifted Care Community Grief Center
The free Chain of Blessings Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., and provides an interactive experience for individuals and families to remember the blessings their loved ones gave them. Participants will make a chain of things their loved ones taught them, special characteristics they had, and anything else…
Riverside Healthcare Presents Baby and Beyond Fair: A Celebration of Growing Families
Riverside Healthcare is excited to announce the upcoming Baby and Beyond Fair, an event tailored for expectant parents, those planning future pregnancies, and families with young children. The fair offers many resources, interactive presentations, and community engagement opportunities, all aimed at supporting families on their journey from pregnancy through early childhood. The Baby and Beyond…
FHOF Family Birth Center Hosting Baby Expo; Register Now!
Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth Center, prizes, gifts, refreshments, and health vendors, as well as information on safe sleep,…
ISP Arrest Mokena Man for Child Pornography Possession
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 75-year-old Edward R. Regan, of Mokena, for five counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony). On April 11, ISP agents executed a search warrant at a residence in the 11000 block of Daniel Trail in Mokena. Evidence of child pornography was gathered…
Emma Bialko Takes FFA’s State Proficiency, District Star Wins
A member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA, Emma Bialko was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Equine Science Placement. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas based on their work-based learning (SAEs). FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic…
Amy Pfeifer Honored as St. Patrick’s Woman of the Year
St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, announced that Amy Pfeifer has been selected as their Woman of the Year for 2024. Amy and her husband, Chris, live in Braidwood, along with her four adult children and three Labrador retrievers. She grew up in St. Patrick’s Parish and, for the past six years,…
Be a Superhero for Families with Sick Children!
A Superhero 5K and two-mile walk will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m., at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years. Costumes are encouraged. Registration and race information may be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by April 13 to guarantee a race t-shirt. Honored…
KPL Hosting ‘An Evening with Rodney Freeman’
Librarian, archivist, filmmaker, and former Kankakee resident Rodney Freeman will be speaking at the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. Freeman’s documentary “Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians” is set for release in early 2025. Amidst the rising challenges of book banning and censorship, Freeman’s documentary sheds…
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Glasgow Donates $5,000 to Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has contributed $5,000 to the Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization, or HERO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the opioid epidemic in our communities. HERO was founded by fathers John Roberts and Brian Kirk, whose sons were tragically taken from them while battling heroin addiction. “When the unthinkable happened to…
County Executive Statement on Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant was in Springfield to hear Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address. Statement from the County Executive: I applaud the Governor for proposing a budget that addresses some of the most important issues in Illinois, including ensuring all children have equitable opportunities for education, investing in improved access to mental…
Lightways Hospice, Serious Illness Care Announces New Leadership Members
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care CEO Mary Kay Sheehan has named two new members to the leadership team – Steve Crockett, as chief financial officer, and Kathy Peterson, as senior director of marketing. “Both Steve and Kathy bring a vast amount of knowledge and experience in their respective fields to Lightways,” Sheehan said. “It…
Emergency Blood Shortage: Give March 12
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall…
County Board Votes to Cease 143rd Street Expansion Road Project as Currently Planned
The Will County Board meeting was called to order on February 15 and debate from both Democratic and Republican Board Members was heard regarding the resolution “Directing the Will County Division of Transportation to Cease Moving Forward with the 143rd Street Expansion Road Project as Currently Planned.” Members of the public packed the gallery. It…
USF Online Programs Named 2024 Best Among Private Schools
Joliet, Ill. – U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, and the University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce five of its online programs – including three named as the best private programs in Illinois – were honored this year. Recognized USF programs included: Online Graduate Business…
Robinson Sentenced to 28 Years in Stepson Stabbing Death
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Harold Robinson, 57, of Bolingbrook, was sentenced recently by Circuit Court Judge Carmen Goodman to 28 years in prison for the 2017 stabbing death of his stepson. Robinson was found guilty of Second Degree Murder (a Class 1 Felony) following a bench trial that concluded November 28, 2023,…
Will County Families Invited to Kids’ Fair on Presidents’ Day
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a fun-filled Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore Street, Plainfield. The free event features interactive and educational activities from local organizations, businesses, and government agencies. “This event is a great event for mom, dad,…
Will County, City of Joliet Begin Local Truck Traffic Talks with IDOT
Will County and City of Joliet officials began preliminary discussions with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on reducing truck traffic on local roads. These discussions kicked-off on January 31, with a meeting between the Will County Executive Office, Mayor of Joliet Terry D’Arcy, State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., and Sec. of Transportation Omer Osman.…
Will County Responds to National Animal Welfare Crisis
New department name reflects change in direction for county animal services. Responding to a national animal welfare crisis, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announced a series of ordinance changes that aim to expand the role of the county’s animal services. The changes include renaming the county’s animal welfare department to “Will County Animal Protection Services…
Bertino-Tarrant Attends White House ‘Communities in Action’ Series
Visit includes meetings with Sen. Durbin and Congressmen Jackson and Davis. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant joined elected and community leaders from throughout Illinois at the White House to discuss the positive local impacts of federal investments from the Biden-Harris Administration. “Will County has received historic levels of federal funding under this administration,” said County…
Early Voting Began February 8 at Will County Clerk’s Office
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds voters they may begin casting ballots during Early Voting for the General Primary Election starting on Thursday, February 8, at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street, in downtown Joliet. Those who wish to vote early may do so from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on…