Long-awaited Baker Road Bridge Replacement Scheduled
By Stephanie Irvine Baker Road travelers will be pleased to learn the single-lane Baker Road bridge is slated to be rebuilt in the spring of 2025, with construction scheduled to start April 1 — barring any April Fool’s jokes. The proverbial road to replace the bridge has been a long one. Manhattan Township Road Commissioner…
MFPD Tax and Budget Hearings Held
By Stephanie Irvine The hearings for the 2025 Budget and the Truth in Taxation on the 2024 levy were held without fanfare and no public comment. District Accountant James noted the budget will be largely unchanged for 2025. “Again, we have a balanced budget this year, and we are including our proceeds for the station…
DeLuca Measure Would Shift Migrant Funding
…to property tax relief payments for homeowners in south suburbs. With less migrants being sent to Illinois and shelter populations now declining, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues toward new direct property tax relief payments for modest-income, qualifying homeowners in the south suburbs. “Homeowners are…
Quick Business at Manhattan Meeting
By Stephanie Irvine The November board meeting was quick and orderly on November 19, only lasting 15 minutes. The Village of Manhattan paid the interest and principal of two of its bonds without raising taxes and entered into an agreement with Bernardi Securities to restructure the Brookstone Springs SSA bond at the meeting. The Brookstone…
Manhattan Police Blotter: November 17-21
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On November 17, officers cited Devante Randle, 24, of Kankakee, after conducting a traffic stop in the area of Rt. 52 and White Feather. Officers also located raw cannabis near Randle. Randle was…
KPL 18th Annual Lion Wreathing; City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m., at the library, 201 E. Merchant, featuring remarks from Mayor…
PHS Student Council Blood Drive December 2
Just a reminder: PHS Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at Peotone High School on Monday, December 2, from 1 – 6 p.m. Participants should park in the staff lot on the west side of the building and enter through door #16. Walk-in appointments are welcome. Participants…
Village Tree Lighting; Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Don’t miss Peotone’s annual Holiday TreeLighting on Saturday, November 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the tree lighting set for 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and s’mores kits will be available, along with coffee from Cornerstone Coffee House, plus additional desserts from Archy’s Sweet Treats. The Peotone High School Choir also will perform. On…
Legion Fish Fry December 14
Mark your calendars for the Peotone American Legion Fish Fry on Saturday, December 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at the Legion Post – 109 E. North Street. Tickets are $15 for all-you-can perch or catfish (dine-in only), plus French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Make sure to leave room for…
District 114 Superintendent Search Underway, School Report Card Issued
By Stephanie Irvine District 114 should have a new superintendent selected not long after the New Year, according to consultant Cathy Pezanowksi, who was hired to lead the superintendent search after current Supt. Ron Pacheco announced his final retirement — again. Previously, Pacheco had committed to retiring before former Supt. Rusty Ragon abruptly retired with…
Will County Residents Receive over $2.7M in Federal Assistance for July Storm Damage
Will County residents who experienced damages or losses from the July 13- 16 severe weather have received $2,792,102 in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance Program since a disaster was declared for the county in September. This milestone comes as the application window for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business…
Vandalism, E-Machines, and Drones Concerns for Manhattan Parks
By Stephanie Irvine The Manhattan Park District recently removed graffiti, including hate speech, and addressed vandalism from dirt bikes at its parks. Park Board President Bridget Hope acknowledged the Park District’s quick response to addressing those issues at the November 14 meeting, which Manhattan Park District Director Jay Kelly echoed. “I asked Shannon to follow…
Riverside Receives Gold Award from American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry
Riverside Healthcare has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2024. The award recognizes Riverside’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. It also signifies Riverside has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart attack patients with levels…
Riverside Re-designated as Military Friendly Employer for 2025
Healthcare system earns honor three years in a row. Riverside Healthcare announced that, for the third year running, it has earned the Military Friendly Employer designation. Military Friendly Employer Award Ratings recognition signifies an organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting the military community and fostering an inclusive workplace environment. In summary, the Military Friendly Employer Award…
UW-Whitewater Men’s Soccer Miles Hagen Named All-Conference
New Lenox resident Miles Hagen, a Biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is one of five Warhawks selected to the All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the 2024 season. The All-WIAC First Team included James Kiraly (Twin Lakes, WI/Wilmot Union), Aidian Martin (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls), Cooper Re (Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly), and Hayden Saul (Iowa City,…
Charonn D. Woods, MD, Joins Riverside Interventional Pain Medicine Team
Woods is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Charonn D. Woods, an interventional pain medicine specialist, to its medical team. Interventional pain medicine providers specialize in minimally invasive procedures to treat acute or chronic pain in the neck, back, shoulders, and other major joints. Dr. Woods…
Christ Community Church Hosting Mission Fundraiser Craft/ Bake Sale
Are you looking for a pleasant atmosphere to do some Christmas shopping? Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, will host its fourth annual Craft and Bake Sale Missions Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of vendors will be selling unique handmade items, including greeting cards, leather…
Social Media Sleuths ID Thieves
By Stephanie Irvine An unidentified criminal duo that ripped off Manhattan’s Whitmore Ace Hardware store was no match for a vigilant Manhattanite with a penchant for perusing social media. In a show of community policing, the Village of Manhattan Police Department’s Facebook page asked for the public’s help to identify two people who walked…
Large Early Voting Turnout in Manhattan
By Stephanie Irvine With early voting underway, the Village of Manhattan held its regular board meeting on Monday, November 4, ahead of the general election. Village Clerk Shelly Lewis reported the village saw 2,562 early voters, a marked increase from four years ago, which she reported was about 1,600 or so voters. The meeting began…
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Conservative group asks U.S. Supreme Court to review Mike Bost’s challenge to how mail-in votes are counted in Illinois
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Area News
Will County Board Approves $832 Million 2025 Budget
By Stephen Nelson Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County leaders have announced the approval of a balanced Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. The budget, which prioritizes public safety spending, was voted on at the November 21 county board meeting. The county board approved an $832 million budget that includes $273 million for the…
Will County Residents Receive over $2.7M in Federal Assistance for July Storm Damage
Will County residents who experienced damages or losses from the July 13- 16 severe weather have received $2,792,102 in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance Program since a disaster was declared for the county in September. This milestone comes as the application window for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business…
Glasgow Announces Tamica Neal Found Guilty of Fatally Stabbing Dog
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced a jury found Tamica Neal, 45, of Crestwood, guilty of one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a Class 4 felony, and two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Class A Misdemeanors, following a four-day jury trial before Circuit Judge John Connor that concluded on November…
Close Races in Will County Election
By Stephanie Irvine It seems Will County Democrats have won most of the county positions in the tight 2024 general election race. Votes were so close that, in some cases, a mere percentage point separated winners from losers. All precincts have reported, but mail-in ballots still have two weeks to be counted, which could change…
Bertino-Tarrant Re-Elected Will County Executive
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant was re-elected for a second term, defeating challenger Chuck Maher. With a strong commitment to public safety, balanced budgets, and transparency in government, Bertino-Tarrant’s victory reflects the support and confidence of Will County residents. “When I ran for county executive, I made a commitment to our residents to prioritize their…
JJC Establishes Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College Thanks to $1.79 Million Gift
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking $1.79 million gift from 1971 alumnus Dr. Curtis J. Crawford and Mrs. Gina Crawford, paving the way for the Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College. This monumental gift marks a transformative chapter in JJC’s history, emphasizing a shared commitment to elevating academic…
Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Pictures’ at USF November 23-24
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season continues with “Pictures” on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m. The concerts will take place in Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), on the main campus of University of St. Francis (USF), 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet. This concert of musical “postcards”…
CED Annual Report/Breakfast December 6
The CED is excited to celebrate another year of leadership in development and job creation in Will County. Join the Will County Center for Economic Development as they honor the commitments and decisions made by its investors, municipal partners, community leaders, and business owners. The event will be held on Friday, December 6, with breakfast…
WCHD to Host Well-Woman Day November 13
The Will County Health Department will host its third annual Well-Woman Day, which is open to the public, on Wednesday, November 13, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Joliet Chapter of the National Hookup of Black Women, 1705 Richards Street in Joliet. Well-Woman Day will feature complimentary health screenings, educational resources, raffle prizes, and…
County Hosting Long-Term Transportation PlanningWorkshops
Workshops focused on long-term transportation planning, with family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects. WILL COUNTY –Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will host three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher,…
Report Election Irregularities to Election Fraud Hotline
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow encourages citizens to report any election irregularities to his Election Fraud Hotline during the election scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. Citizens are encouraged to report inappropriate activity, such as passing out campaign literature or other acts of electioneering either inside or too close to polling places. The Election Fraud…
JJC Wins Charles Kennedy Equity Award from ACCT
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is proud to be the national winner of the 2024 Charles Kennedy Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The Charles Kennedy Equity Award “recognizes exemplary commitment by a governing board or governing board and president of an ACCT member two-year postsecondary institution board or state board for…
