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Terrill Featured Speaker at Kankakee Kultivators Meeting
Deb Terrill, well-known to local residents for her newspaper articles on gardening, cooking, conservation – you name it, will share her prodigious knowledge and engaging humor at the March meeting of the Kankakee Kultivators. Not only will Deb share her new program, “Seeds to Table,” and field all questions her audience might ask about…
Clove Alliance Seeking Art Show Entries
Clove Alliance is seeking submissions for its second annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and the efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design, no larger than 30″ x 30,” in keeping with the themes of empowerment, strength, resilience,…
Musicians: Join Tinley Park Community Band
The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, is in its 34th year of making music. Musicians are invited to join this 45-piece concert band, with all instruments welcome. The Community Band is active year-round, sharing their talents and bringing the sound of live concert band and jazz music to Tinley Park and surrounding…
Legion Fish Fry March 12
Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host a perch only fish fry on Saturday, March 12, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $12 – dine in or carry out. Homemade delicious desserts, sold by the Auxiliary, are available at $2 each.
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs to Host Blood Drives
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, a group-workout gym franchise, in partnership with Versiti Blood Centers, will sponsor a three-location blood drive in March and April. Two of its locations, the Crete and Monee gyms, will be competing to secure the largest number of participants. Versiti will provide a trophy to the winning gym. “Blood shortage has…
Military Family Forum March 6
In conjunction with Adopt-a-Soldier, a military family forum will be held this Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m., at Manteno American Legion Post 755, 117 N. Walnut. The event will help support families with active military members. Featured guest will be Lt. Mike Beierman.
State’s Attorney Donates Safety Cameras to Manhattan Police
Glasgow encourages public/private partnerships to protect communities. Through his countywide initiative encouraging partnerships between local law enforcement and the business community, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow presented a check for $5,000 to Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold for the purchase of two Flock Safety cameras for placement on critical roadways in the Village…
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,…
Thousands of Children’s Valentines Greet Will County Veterans
Veterans throughout Will County received more than 2,300 handmade valentines crafted by children through Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s third annual “Valentines for Veterans” initiative. The State’s Attorney delivered the valentines to the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and other local veterans’ organizations for members of the veteran community. “This program gives local children…
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Available
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, so whether aware of it or not, everyone works with survivors. Clove Alliance hopes to continue to spread awareness in hopes of creating a safer and more victim-centered community. Each year, all employers in the State of Illinois are required to provide one hour of sexual harassment…
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…
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…
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…
AMITA Health Leadership Changes in Joliet, Kankakee
AMITA 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, leaves the…
Corn/Soybean Growers Joint Annual Meeting Set (At a Glan. Feb. 3)
The 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. There is…
Tractors for a Cure ‘Cash Bash’
Get 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, 815-295-5059.
Volunteers Needed for ‘Point in Time Count’
Volunteers 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 need of…
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers
As 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 urge people…
USF Blood Drive February 4
The 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 up to…
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Will County Launches Long Term Planning Effort for Transportation
“Our Way Forward” plan will serve as a 25-year roadmap for transportation projects. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation announced the county is embarking on a long-term planning effort to guide the next 25 years of transportation projects. The “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan” will incorporate…
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo Appointed to Association of Community College Trustees Advisory Committee
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo, 10th president of Joliet Junior College, recently was appointed to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Advisory Committee of Presidents. The ACCT advisory committee of presidents was established to ensure chief executives have a voice in recommending and evaluating educational programs offered by ACCT and is represented by four…
Seeking Public Input for Future Wilmington-Peotone Road Improvements
By Karen Haave Planners for the Will County Department of Highways don’t know exactly what improvements will be needed for Wilmington-Peotone Road in the future, but they are pretty sure something will be needed. To that end, they are seeking input from residents and those who frequently travel the 22-mile corridor from Drecksler Road in…
O’Brien Sentenced to 10 Years in 2019 Wife’s Attempted First Degree Murder Stabbing
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Patrick O’Brien, 63, of Naperville, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge John Connor to 10 years in prison in the attempted first degree murder of his wife. O’Brien was found guilty August 29, of Attempt First Degree Murder (a Class X felony) and Aggravated Domestic Battery (a Class…
Will County Coordinating with Municipalities, State on Texas Bus Arrivals
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to provide information and coordinate with municipalities and state agencies as the Chicagoland region is experiencing an increase in buses transporting asylum-seekers from the State of Texas. “Our municipalities have seen an increase in buses from Texas disembarking passengers at Metra stations and other locations throughout…
Solar Farm Near Frankfort Rejected By Will County Board
By Stephen Nelson After listening to an hour and a half of negative public comment from residents near a proposed solar farm on West 104th Street at the end of Kuse Road in Green Garden Township, the Will County Board at its December 21 meeting, voted almost unanimously (16-1) to deny a special use permit for…
Former School Bus Driver Christian Shepherd Sentenced to 74 Years in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Shepherd previously sentenced to 76 Years in second murder-for-hire plot. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Christian Shepherd, 44, of Ottawa, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge David Carlson to 74 years in prison in a murder-for-hire plot in which he attempted to hire a fellow inmate to murder a victim he was…
Will County Seeks Public Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify infrastructure needs for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles. The survey results will support a comprehensive plan to prepare the county to proactively meet growing demand for sustainable transportation options. “There is a fast-growing demand…
Emma Rannells Receives AAIM Service Award
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Victim Witness Advocate Emma Rannells has received the Diane Mains Award from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) for her dedication in assisting impaired driving crash victims and their families. “In addition to prosecuting impaired driving cases, my office provides victims much-needed support throughout the criminal justice process,” Glasgow…
Will County Animal Control Offering Free Microchipping in December
The Will County Animal Control Department is offering free microchipping services to dogs and cats owned by county residents throughout December as part of their “Home for the Holidays” Program. “We’re hoping to incentivize pet owners to microchip their pets,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “Having pets microchipped, with updated tags, helps ensure they…
Will County Clerk Holds Lottery Determining Primary Top Candidate Ballot Spots
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry held a lottery on Wednesday, December 13, to determine which candidates will appear in the top ballot position in certain races in the March 19, Primary Election. The lottery, held in the Will County Board Room, involved those candidates who filed petitions simultaneously at the start of the business…
Rockett Sentenced to 12 Years in Fatal Girlfriend Shooting
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Ben Rockett, 71, of Joliet, was sentenced recently to 12 years in prison in the 2021 shooting death of Sonja Underwood. Rockett pled guilty to Armed Habitual Criminal (a class X felony) before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. On the evening of March 30, 2021, Rockett and girlfriend Underwood…