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Peotone Police Blotter: October 6 – 9
On October 6, Peotone Police responded to report of domestic battery in the 300 block of Glenview Lane. Upon arrival officers separated and spoke with all parties involved. They stated it was a verbal dispute, and there was no evidence of any physical contact. Parties were advised to remain separated for the evening. On October…
Beecher Police Blotter: October 1 – 4
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On October 1, Ricardo Soto, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was issued a citation for being suspended, speeding, and no insurance, then released…
Monee Police Blotter: September 30 – October 5
On September 30, at approximately 8:49 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Basil F. McClain, 52, of Monee, for driving on a revoked driver’s license after being stopped for a registration violation. McClain was cited and released on a notice-to-appear. On October 2, at approximately 11:55 a.m., a traffic stop resulted in…
Monee FPD Open House Saturday, October 12
Monee Fire Protection District’s open house this weekend will feature station tours, demonstrations, and free hot dogs and popcorn. The event will take place on Saturday, October 12, at the Monee fire station, 5500 W. Main Street, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fire safety open houses have been on hold there for the past…
Peotone Police Blotter: September 27 – October 3
On October 3, a Peotone Officer assisted by University Park executed a no bond warrant of arrest, on a white male, 49, for violation of an order of protection. The male subject was placed into custody without incident and transported to Peotone PD for processing. Upon completion of booking, the arrestee was transported to Will…
Live Burns During Fire Prevention Week
Live burns demonstrate home fire sprinkler effectiveness versus quick growth of today’s home fires. This fall, as part of national Fire Prevention Week education efforts, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) will be working with greater Chicago area fire departments to present live burn demonstrations at their open house events. Fire Prevention Week…
Will County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation of K9 Body Armor
Will County Sheriff’s Office K9s Lizzy, Ryker, Malice, Riggs, Loki, Cap, Shep, and Chase have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s.” Vested Interest in K9s,…
Monee Police Blotter: September 24 – 26
On September 24, at approximately 5:44 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Mauricio Garcia-Castro, 28, of Chicago Heights, for no valid driver’s license after being stopped for a registration violation. Garcia-Castro was cited and released on a notice-to-appear. On September 25, at approximately 1:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of…
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office Utilized Drone to Apprehend Suspect
Kankakee Count Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on October 3 that deputies utilized a drone to assist in the apprehension of two fleeting suspects. On October 3, shortly before 4 a.m., sheriff’s deputies assisted the Illinois State Police on I-57, just south of Kankakee, in a search for two individuals who fled into a…
Beecher Police Blotter: September 14 – 29
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On September 14, Christopher Hernandez-Lucas, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for having no registration on a motorcycle. He was issued citations for no motorcycle driver’s license classification, no insurance, and no registration. He was…
Monee Police Blotter: September 11 – 20
On September 11, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of John Landing, 58, of Chicago. Landing was issued citations for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration for non-insurance, operating an uninsured vehicle, and having no valid driver’s license that had expired more than one year. He was released with…
Beecher Police Blotter: September 14 – 16
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On September 14, Katelyn Kain, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for speeding, 82-mph in a 45-mph zone. She was issued a citation for traveling at least 35-mph over the posted limit and having an…
Peotone Police Blotter: September 12-19
On September 13, Peotone Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of S. West Street for an accident involving a motorized scooter and vehicle. Manhattan Fire also responded. Upon arrival officers and Manhattan Fire met with all parties involved. A property damage accident report was completed, and the juvenile on the scooter was ticketed. On…
Crete Police Blotter: August 1 – 31
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department will attempt to post information related to crimes occurring within the village. This list will include arrests and crimes occurring in the community, but is only a partial list of calls for service,…
Beecher Police Blotter: September 14-15
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On September 14, Christopher Hernandez-Lucas, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for an equipment violation and having no valid registration on a motorcycle. He was issued citations for having no motorcycle license classification, no insurance,…
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Forest Preserve District’s Fall Take It Outside Challenge Began October 6
If you haven’t tackled the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Take It Outside Challenge yet or if you’re raring to go for another session, get ready for the Fall Frolic, which began Sunday, October 6. Challenge participants will have until Saturday, December 14, to complete nature-themed missions to earn points and win prizes. To…
New COVID-19 Vaccine Available at WCHD Immunization Clinic
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) informs residents the new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine now is available at the Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic. The WCHD Immunization Clinic has the COVID-19 vaccines at all three of its locations, for all ages six month and older. At this time, the WCHD Immunization Clinic is offering the…
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone. The open-house…
Will County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation of K9 Body Armor
Will County Sheriff’s Office K9s Lizzy, Ryker, Malice, Riggs, Loki, Cap, Shep, and Chase have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s.” Vested Interest in K9s,…
JJC Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Joliet Junior College (JJC) has received the prestigious 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities across the U.S. for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. “The DEI team and many other departments at JJC passionately are committed to creating a space where all identities feel they…
Moody’s: Will County Maintaining ‘Excellent’ Credit Position
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant recently announced Moody’s Ratings has released their most recent credit analysis for the county. According to Moody’s, Will County has an excellent credit position, due to financial management practices and a growing local economy. Will County continues to maintain an “Aa1 Stable” credit rating, which is the highest tier of…
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone. The open-house…
Federal Assistance Available for July 13-16 Storm Damage in Will County
President Biden approves disaster declaration; Funding available to affected individuals in Will County. President Joseph R. Biden has signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for areas impacted by the severe weather and flooding on July 13-16, which includes Will County. Will County community members now…
ICYMI: FEMA Teams Going Door-to-Door in Will County to Encourage Relief Applications
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced they will be deploying door-to-door teams to support residents impacted by the July 13-16 severe weather that impacted Will County. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be visiting residential and business properties countywide, with a priority on Elwood, Joliet, Manhattan, and Shorewood. FEMA representatives will encourage community members…
FEMA Individual Assistance
FEMA disaster assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of your household for uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs. Housing Assistance Money to help you with expenses for damage that impacted your home, which may include the following categories. ▪ Rental Assistance: Money to rent housing if you are displaced from your…
Will County Board Puts Off Vote on Large Solar Project
By Stephen Nelson In apparent reaction to residents’ pushback, the Will County Board postponed a vote on a large solar project at its Thursday, September 19, meeting. With the item on the meeting agenda, a large contingent of residents living nearby had shown up at the meeting to express their opposition to the plan, which…
Charles B. Pelkie Jr. Appointed Will County Clerk
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Charles B. Pelkie Jr. as Will County Clerk, serving until an elected successor is sworn in on December 2. The appointment was confirmed unanimously by the Will County Board on September 19. “Charles Pelkie is well-qualified to serve as Will County Clerk and his appointment will ensure continuity during…
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Capitol News
Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – A federal judge on Thursday declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza bribed longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan via a no-work contract for the speaker’s political ally. After nearly 15 hours of deliberation…
High court: Smell of burnt cannabis is not cause for warrantless vehicle search
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt cannabis alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The decision was unanimous, though Justice Lisa Holder White did not take part in it. Writing for the court,…
State wraps up case in challenge to assault weapons ban
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal judge invoked images from the 1917 race riots in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Thursday at the end of a trial in a case challenging the constitutionality of the state’s ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. Judge Steven McGlynn, who has…
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – As the federal corruption trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza formally kicked off on Wednesday, prosecutors and defense attorneys painted two very different pictures of a political hire the telecom giant made in 2017. La Schiazza is accused of bribing former Illinois House…
On witness stand, former AT&T lobbyist describes how Madigan ally got $22,500 contract
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – The day before Thanksgiving in 2016, then-AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza read some news that frustrated him. It seemed that energy giant Exelon, the parent company of Chicago-based electric utility Commonwealth Edison, was going to get a big assist from Springfield that would prevent it…
ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com DECATUR – Agribusiness giant ADM violated federal regulations, a federal permit and the Safe Drinking Water Act earlier this year when a monitoring well at their carbon sequestration site in Decatur leaked liquified carbon dioxide into “unauthorized zones,” according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In an August…
A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate the use of cash bail, the impact on the state’s criminal justice system appears to have been far less dramatic than people on either side of the debate had predicted. That, at least,…
In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – On an afternoon in late April 2017, recently retired state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was called to a meeting in the state Capitol in Springfield. The 20-year veteran lawmaker had joined his sons’ lobbying firm and was looking for work. Meeting with a trio of lobbyists for…
Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com EAST ST. LOUIS – The owner of a gun store testified Monday that Illinois’ ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and large capacity magazines has had a significant impact on his business and prevented his customers from buying items they would normally use for self-defense, hunting, target…
Prosecutors rest case against former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – After years of pushing in Springfield, AT&T Illinois’ executive team was thrilled when the Illinois General Assembly in 2017 passed legislation that would get the company out from under expensive obligations to maintain its aging copper landline wires in Illinois. “Game over. We win,” AT&T Illinois…
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Will County Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve District’s Fall Take It Outside Challenge Began October 6
If you haven’t tackled the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Take It Outside Challenge yet or if you’re raring to go for another session, get ready for the Fall Frolic, which began Sunday, October 6. Challenge participants will have until Saturday, December 14, to complete nature-themed missions to earn points and win prizes. To…
‘Lost and Found’ Old Growth Forest, Savanna Exhibit Opens October 15 at Four Rivers
A traveling exhibit focusing on old growth forests and savannas will open Tuesday, October 15, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. “Lost and Found: Remnants of Savannas and Old-Growth Forests” will run through Sunday, December 29. Exhibit hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday…
Enjoy Trout Fishing, Costume Hike and More with Forest Preserve
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the weeks of October 14 and 21. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Trout Season Celebration, from 6-8 a.m., Saturday, October 19, Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, Bolingbrook: Take part in trout season by finding a spot along the two stocked…
Summer ‘Take It Outside Challenge’ Winners Announced
Six people will share in top honors now that the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Summer Soiree edition of the Take It Outside Challenge has concluded. They completed all 206 missions to earn 4,135 points for first place. Two other participants also completed all missions, but one was ineligible for the prize because he…
Forest Preserve Seeking Volunteers for Seed Collection, Brush Control, Events
Help your community by signing up for a fall Volunteer Morning program, when you can gather seeds for future restoration efforts or clear brush to give native plants room to grow. Volunteers are especially needed for preserves in the less populated areas of the county, said Emily Kenny, the Forest Preserve’s Volunteer Services coordinator. “If…
‘A Mighty Force:’ Nature Foundation’s Decade of Support Helps Forest Preserve Flourish
The Nature Foundation of Will County celebrated 10 years of fundraising on behalf of the Forest Preserve District of Will County by presenting a check for $393,450 to the District’s Board of Commissioners at its monthly meeting on September 12. “The Nature Foundation of Will County has been supporting Forest Preserve District programs and activities…
Have Forest Preserve Fun with Fungi, Leaves, and Spooky Crafts
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of October 7. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Nature Play Day After Hours – Mushrooms and More, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township: Look for fungi in all different shapes and…
See Pelicans Up Close and in the Wild at Forest Preserve’s Pelican Party
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is throwing a Pelican Party on Saturday, September 28, to celebrate these enormous birds and their annual fall migration stopover in Will County. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. Live pelican presentations are scheduled…
Forest Preserve Presents Spooky Fall Programs, Next Take It Outside Challenge
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of September 30. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Franken-Fish Creations, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, October 1-31, Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, Bolingbrook: Create a monster fish this spooky season, with supplies from the Tackle Box bait shop.…
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