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O’Donnell Touring with Illinois Wesleyan University
Gillian O’Donnell, of New Lenox, is a member of Illinois Wesleyan University’s Collegiate Choir, which will make several appearances in Illinois during the spring concert tour. O’Donnell, a junior vocal performance major at Illinois Wesleyan, is a graduate of Lincoln-Way West High School.
The IWU Collegiate choir tour local itinerary includes a concert on March 14, at 7:30 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 196 S. Harrison Avenue, in Kankakee.
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Local National Guard Soldier Honored as a LATINA-Style Distinguished Military Service Recipient
Spread the loveThelma Barrios, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, was just four-years-old when she moved to Chicagoland from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. When she arrived in Illinois, she didn’t know a single word of English. Master Sgt. Barrios is now the Senior Human Resources Noncommissioned Officer for the more than 1,700 soldiers of the 108th…
Human Trafficking Survivor to Present USF Community Lecture
Spread the loveThe University of St. Francis (USF) and the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate welcome Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (SOAP) Project founder, author, and nationally-known speaker Theresa Flores for an important presentation on Tuesday, September 27, at 7 p.m., in USF’s Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center). This Bishop Imesch “Women…
Real Property Assessment Notice
Spread the loveThe following is a list of factors (multipliers) applied by the Supervisor of Assessments to various townships: Wheatland 1.0500*; DuPage 1.0695*; Plainfield 1.0700*; Lockport 1.0641*; Homer 1.0555*; Troy 1.0630*; Joliet 1.0707*; New Lenox 1.0633*; Frankfort 1.0689*; Channahon 1.0580*; Jackson 1.0050*; Manhattan 1.0000; Green Garden 1.0750*; Monee 1.0997*; Crete 1.0922*; Wilmington 1.0715*; Florence 1.0528*;…
Pork Grant Opportunities Available Now!
Spread the lovePig farmers in Illinois have the opportunity to take part in another round of tree buffer grants. The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is offering this incentive for farmers to implement fresh landscaping on their pig farms. To date, Illinois pig farmers already have planted more than 3,700 trees with this program. “Tree…
News Updates from Sen. Joyce
Spread the love Across our region in these dog days of summer, one word keeps coming to the forefront: Relief. I see kids out with lemonade stands and playing in pools and under sprinklers to beat the heat. Farmers are checking their fields and hoping for some rain to avoid the devastating effects of drought…
Contestants Wanted! Frankfort’s Annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off
Spread the loveThe Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Area Jaycees, and Frankfort Lions Club announced the 13th annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, July 30. Do you have what it takes to smoke the competition? We want you! This friendly competition is open to amateur chefs and backyard barbecuers, with teams competing for…
Mostello of New Lenox Selected to Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Spread the loveLuke Mostello, of New Lenox, a recent graduate of Lincoln-Way Central, is among 43 incoming first-year students selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy’s 10th cohort, the students hail from six U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities. “This cohort exemplifies how Huskers…
Will County Approves Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Spread the loveThe Will County Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program, providing a multi-year plan for countywide infrastructure investments, was officially approved by the Will County Board. “This program improves local access and reduces congestion throughout the county,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “I’m proud this plan invests in stronger infrastructure and puts us on a…
From Sen. Joyce…
Spread the loveGrowing up on a farm in rural Kankakee County, I never really knew what it was like just to do the bare minimum. Farm life is all about going above and beyond – getting up early, staying out late, dealing with changing weather conditions, and crop and livestock challenges. Every day is different,…
Visit the 1860s in Civil War-Style
Spread the love For those who have an interest in the American Civil War and want to learn what it was like to be in camp in 1862, don’t miss this event! The Manhattan Township Historical Society will host its third annual, outdoor, living history event, featuring Cypress Company, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…
Free USF Noyce STEM Camp for Area Students
Spread the loveArea students entering grades sixth through ninth are invited to join the University of St. Francis (USF) Noyce Scholars and local middle school teachers for a free STEM summer camp experience from July 11 through 15. This year’s camp focuses on the environment. Participants will learn about local environmental issues, such as declining…
NWSA World Series Coming to Chicago Southland
Spread the loveThe Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), visionaries in creating and implementing adaptive programming for people with disabilities, has been selected to host the 2022 Wheelchair Softball World Series at Ozinga Field in Crestwood August 4-6. All genders will be represented in this adult division event. “LWSRA is, once again, humbled by the opportunity…
Joyce Commends Law Cracking Down on Catalytic Converter Theft
Spread the loveState Senator Patrick Joyce supports a new law that aims to reduce catalytic converter theft. “We are seeing a record number of catalytic converters being stolen,” said Joyce. “Something needed to change, and this new law will help reduce unauthorized cash sales of these converters.” The law, previously House Bill 107, adds catalytic…
Updates from Sen. Joyce
Spread the loveAs summer approaches, the temperature is rising for our national political discourse. Across the country, those running for office run into the nastiness that has defined politics these past few years. A recent leak of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling draft expected in the Roe v. Wade case on abortion rights will only…
Joyce: Backs New Laws Protecting People from Carjackings
Spread the loveA measure designed to provide law enforcement with additional resources to combat carjackings was signed into law thanks to the efforts of State Senator Patrick Joyce. According to a January report from CNN, cities around the country have seen an increase in the rate of carjackings, with more than 1,800 reported in Chicago…
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