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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…
Pandemic Takes Tolls on Schools
Report card reflects impact COVID has had on districts! By Bob Bong and Peter Hancock One year after COVID-19 scrambled the state’s public school system with schools alternating between in-person and remote learning because of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the Illinois State Board of Education has released its school report card for public schools.…
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Will County Hosting Virtual Open Houses on Long Range Transportation Plan
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) will host two virtual open houses to gather feedback on the future of transportation priorities in Will County. The feedback will be incorporated in the ongoing “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan,” which will guide the next 25 years of county-wide infrastructure projects. “This is a…
Forest Preserve’s Site Hosts February 3 Wedding Open House
When Bailey Testerman was first scouting out wedding venues, the bride-to-be said she was looking for a site that was as “green” as possible. “The health of our planet is incredibly important to me…,” she said. “I wanted to reduce the environmental impact of our wedding as much as possible. Choosing an environmentally conscious venue…
Will County Emergency Management Agency Issues Update on Flash Flooding in Wilmington
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and City of Wilmington officials responded to flash flooding in downtown Wilmington on the evening of January 25. The flooding occurred suddenly on the North and South Islands, due to rapidly increasing water levels on the Kankakee River. Will County EMA issued a mass notification message to residents,…
Will County EMAgency Issues Update on Kankakee River Conditions
Launches public reporting survey to assess residential and business property damage. The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reporting a significant reduction in water levels on the Kankakee River, as most ice jams have cleared between the City of Wilmington and the Des Plaines River confluence. Following the expiration of a Flash Flood Warning…
January News from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Team
A Message from Caroline Wade, STAR Executive Director… Happy New Year from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) team! The year is flying by as we continue to ramp up and prepare for the launch of enrollment later this spring. It will be an exciting year with the development of a new, enhanced version…
Desiderio Chosen as the Deputy City Manager
Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty recently announced she has chosen City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio to be her new Deputy City Manager. Christa has been Joliet’s City Clerk for the past 12 years and has more than 23 years of municipal government experience. “Christa is the best choice to help me in managing our city…
Will County EMA Issues Update on Wilmington Flash Flooding
Kankakee River Update: January 27 A significant reduction in water levels has been reported on the Kankakee River, as most ice jams have cleared between the City of Wilmington and the Des Plaines River confluence. Water levels were recorded at 6.89 feet at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 27. The National Weather Service has expired…
Will County EMA Issues Update on Flash Flooding in Wilmington
January 26 Kankakee River Update: The ice jams have cleared on the river, but water levels remain high, and a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect. Rt. 53 currently is open to traffic, but this is subject to change dependent on river conditions. Residents still are urged to monitor conditions and be cautious about possible…
Will County EMA Issues Wilmington Flash Flooding Update
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and City of Wilmington officials responded to flash flooding in downtown Wilmington on the evening of January 25. The flooding occurred suddenly on the North and South Islands, due to rapidly increasing water levels on the Kankakee River. Will County EMA issued a mass notification message to residents,…
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southwestern Will County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Will County, with an elevated risk of flooding along the Kankakee River. The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is anticipating an imminent break-up of the Kankakee River ice jam, which will create increased flood conditions from the City of Wilmington to…
Frankfort Township to Be Site of Will County Branch Court
By Stephen Nelson The Will County Board at its January 18 meeting passed a resolution establishing a Branch Court in Frankfort Township. The resolution reads: “WHEREAS, the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois, is in need of a branch Court to hear minor traffic and ordinance violations cases for various municipalities…
Will County Announces Full Opening of Warm Water Siphon into Kankakee River
Decision follows a declaration of a State of Emergency by County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. WILL COUNTY – The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has coordinated with Constellation Energy to activate all three siphons of warm water from the Dresden Energy Center cooling lake to accelerate the melting of ice on the Kankakee River. This decision…