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Rep. Ozinga Honors Shark Shredding as December’s Local Business Highlight
Spread the loveFor his December local business highlight, State Rep. Tim Ozinga chose to highlight Shark Shredding in Mokena. Rep. Ozinga spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “I am proud to honor Shark Shredding and Document Management Services, Inc., as my…
Will County Animal Control Offering Free Microchipping in December
Spread the loveThe 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…
Frankfort Opposes Proposed Solar Facility
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson At its meeting on Monday, December 4, the Frankfort Village Board passed a resolution opposing the construction of a solar facility on property within its jurisdiction. An application for a Special Use Permit was filed with the Will County Land Use Department by Akshar Patel, representative of Kuse Solar Farm,…
New State-of-the-Art Election Equipment Demonstration Planned
Spread the loveWill County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is inviting the public to a demonstration of new state-of-the-art election equipment that will be used to cast and count ballots in next year’s Primary and Presidential Elections. County Clerk Staley Ferry and her team will conduct demonstrations of the new ballot counters, ADA-compliant ballot-marking devices, and…
Sen. Joyce: Modernizing Thinking, Technology to Power Future
Spread the loveCreating public policy requires constantly adapting what we have done before to what we need to do today and for tomorrow. Sometimes, that means rethinking a position that can hit close to home. Since 1987, Illinois has had in place a moratorium on additional construction of nuclear power generation facilities. Concerns about the…
Frankfort Commits to Major Road Project Funding
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson At the Frankfort Village Board meeting on November 20, trustees were presented with a report by the committee of the whole that would commit an allocation of $322,000 from the general fund for a major road rehabilitation project. The village has determined there is a need to rehabilitate the pavement…
Support USF’s ‘Francis Fund’ Giving Tuesday, November 28
Spread the loveIf you ever wanted to support the pursuit of a higher education for students at the University of St. Francis (USF), you have the opportunity to do so on Tuesday, November 28, a day known globally as Giving Tuesday. Join fellow Saints worldwide as they come together to celebrate USF students and encourage…
Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
Spread the love It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of…
Frankfort Village Board Approves Funding for Major Road Resurface Project
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson In a busy session on October 16, Frankfort Village Board Trustees approved funding for a major road project scheduled to begin next year. At its October 11 meeting, the Committee of the Whole reviewed IDOT’s Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code and Joint Funding Agreement for the resurfacing…
Seeking Organizations for Summer ‘24 Internship Program
Spread the loveHas your organization struggled to find talent; have you tried to launch your own intern program, but with difficulty; or are you looking to engage more of your community? The Will County Center for Economic Development is seeking organizations interested in participating in its summer 2024 internship program. The program is designed to…
‘Land of Smiles’ Brightens Student Smiles in Will County
Spread the loveOn Friday, September 29, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Land of Smiles program visited 350 pre-kindergarteners through third grade students at Wood View Elementary School. Land of Smiles is a free, dynamic educational initiative that aims to empower children with essential oral health habits. The program has been designed not just to educate…
New Business Coming To Frankfort’s Hickory Creek Market Place
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson At its Monday, October 2 meeting, the Frankfort Village Board issued the necessary permits to authorize the operation of a coffee shop at Hickory Creek. Applicant Aliana Winkle proposes to construct a drive-through coffee shop on Outlot 1 E, the final undeveloped outlot in the Hickory Creek Market Place shopping…
USF Students Learn Impact of Random Acts of Kindness Courtesy of ‘Jay It Forward’
Spread the love“It would seem wrong not to carry on with the passion that Jay had to make people smile.” – Jay It Forward On Monday, September 25, more than 200 students at the University of St. Francis (USF) personally experienced the positive impact random acts of kindness can create. The students were recipients of…
St. Patrick’s Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party
Spread the loveSt. Patrick’s Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host its Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10. The event features lunch, door prizes, a split-the-pot raffle, with tickets at $1 each or…
Spine-Tingling Adventure at ‘Scary at the Prairie 5K, Spooky Sprint’
Spread the loveThe Village of Frankfort is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, “Scary at the Prairie 5K Run and Spooky Sprint,” a Halloween-themed run/walk that promises thrills and chills for participants of all ages. This exciting event will take place at picturesque Prairie Park on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., with the community…
