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Peotone Police Blotter: April 18-22
April 18 a Peotone Officer was dispatched to BP for the report of a traffic accident. Officer responded and spoke with involved parties, who relayed there were no injuries and minor damage. Parties advised they were going to exchange information and handle between themselves and did not wish for a police report. April 21…
Monee Police Blotter: April 15 – 21
April 15, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a traffic stop for no registration ended with Erin Hall, 31, of Monee, being placed under arrest for a Texas Warrant. Ms. Hall was wanted by Texas for violation of probation and possession of a controlled substance. Texas apparently believes that having drugs while you’re on probation means you…
Convicted Sex Offender Quinton Jenkins Sentenced to 23 Years for Child Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Quinton Jenkins, 41, of Joliet, was sentenced recently to 23 years in prison for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (a Class X felony). Jenkins pled guilty March 8 and was sentenced April 24 by Circuit Judge David Carlson. On December 1, 2018, Jenkins and the victim’s…
Peotone Police Blotter: April 12-16
April 12: Peotone Police were dispatched to N. Railroad and E. North Streets for a report of a property damage vehicle accident. Peotone Police arrived on scene and confirmed no injury occurred. The responding officer spoke with the single driver involved, who advised while turning around he struck a parked vehicle. Owner of parked vehicle…
Monee Police Blotter: April 8 – 16
April 8, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 5800 block of Monee-Manhattan Road, to investigate an unwanted person. Upon the officer’s arrival, they spoke to the manager of the business, who said a male, who previously was told not to return because of past disturbances, showed up and caused another…
Monee Police Blotter: April 2 – 7
April 2, at approximately 4:45 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot of a business in the 25600 block of Friendship Drive. The officer learned the registered owner had an active warrant out of Will County for traffic offenses. Louis P. Shuttlesworth, 51, of Chicago, was placed into…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 30 – April 1
Disclaimer: Charges against each of the defendants are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 30, Kevin Gonzalez, 23, of 5245 S. Kedzie, Chicago, was stopped at Corning and Dixie Highway due to the driver holding a cell phone and found not to possess a valid…
Justin Regular Sentenced to 30 Years for UP Murder
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Justin Regular, 23, of University Park, was sentenced recently to 30 years in prison for First Degree Murder in the 2020 shooting death of Chikiris Murphy. Regular pled guilty on March 11 and was sentenced on April 3, by Circuit Judge Sarah Jones. On January 6, 2020, 23-year-old…
Peotone Police Blotter April 5-11
April 5, 2024 – Peotone Officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant reference fraud. Upon arrival Peotone Detective spoke with complainant who advised they have been the victim of a scam. The complainant provided the officer with all information relating to charges on several credit cards and correspondences relating to the charges. Peotone Detective…
Crete’s Winter Coat Drive Unnecessary After All
By Karen Haave A winter-wear drive to help migrants, who might have been dropped off in Crete, turned out to be unnecessary, after all. The humanitarian effort, spearheaded by Police Chief Scott Pieritz, inspired Crete residents to donate hundreds of coats, hats, gloves, and blankets. But unlike other suburban towns, the village never experienced the…
High Speed Pursuit Ends in Peotone with One in Custody
PURSUIT OF STOLEN SUV THROUGH SEVERAL TOWNS RESULTS IN MULTIPLE COLLISIONS, ONE IN CUSTODY Kankakee County Sheriff’s issued a statement that on April 5, 2024, shortly after 2 p.m, agents from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force located an SUV that had been reported stolen out of University Park at a residence in Momence. Several…
Crete’s Officer Hunt Retires
By Karen Haave The Village of Crete bid farewell to a veteran police officer with a luncheon marking his retirement on March 21. After acknowledging accolades from his colleagues, Officer Richard Hunt conducted his final 10-42 (End of Tour of Duty). “Officer Richard Hunt began his law enforcement career in 1977 as a part-time police…
Illinois AFL-CIO, Rail Labor, First Responders Applaud Biden Administration for New Rule on Two-Person Crews
The Illinois AFL-CIO, Illinois railroad unions, and Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) applaud the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) for finalizing a new federal rule requiring railroads to maintain minimum two-person crews for most freight and passenger operations. In 2019, the same organizations worked to pass SB 24 (PA 101-294)…
Monee Police Blotter: March 25 – 29
March 25, at approximately 10:10 a.m., Aja J. Moore, 24, of Flossmoor, was arrested in the 6100 block of Monee-Manhattan Road, for driving on a suspended driver’s license after being stopped for a traffic signal violation. Moore was processed and released with a notice to appear. March 25, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Russell J. Rose,…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 24 – 30
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 24, Andrea Mazurek, 45, of the 600 block of Melrose Lane, Beecher, was involved in a vehicle crash at Dixie Highway and Church Road. She was charged with DUI, no insurance, failure to…
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County Candidates to File Nominating Petitions
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds local candidates who wish to appear on the ballot for the 2022 General Primary Election that they may file their nominating petitions beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, March 7, at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet. The County Clerk’s Office…
County Executive Appoints Four Residents to Boards and Commissions
In February, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant named four residents to boards and commissions. The appointments were approved by the county board at its monthly meeting on Friday, February 25. Roger Heldt will continue to serve as Washington Township Drainage District #1 Commissioner. Heldt has served on this commission since 2006. Stephen Spontak was appointed…
Political Strife Dominates Will County Board Meeting
By Stephen Nelson Political fights along Democratic and Republican party lines dominated a tense Will County Board meeting on February 25. This became evident during a vote to appoint Mimi Cowan (D-District 11) as the new board chairperson. A coalition of members agreed before the meeting to abstain from the vote, because the choice was…
Will County Candidates Begin Filing Nominating Petitions March 7
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds local candidates who wish to appear on the ballot for the 2022 General Primary Election that they may file their nominating petitions beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, March 7, at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet. The County Clerk’s Office…
County Board Decries Lack of Transparency
Concerns General Assembly process on county executive law changes and calls for public discussion before further action. The Illinois State Senate approved legislation recently that could mean significant changes to the county executive law in Illinois. Amendment 1 to SB 1015 was published and, less than 24 hours later, the proposed changes were approved by…
Workforce Services, Workforce Investment Board Honored
Joliet Chamber of Commerce names Will County Workforce Services Division and Workforce Investment Board top social service agencies. The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized both the Will County Workforce Services Division and the Workforce Investment Board as the Top Social Service Agencies for 2022. The award was announced at the annual Awards…
Focus on Youth Program
The Will County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee is sponsoring a “Focus on Youth” program, recognizing county high school juniors/seniors for community involvement. Those interested in applying must submit a typed (two pages, double spaced, size 12 font) report noting community involvement and why they should be selected. Entry deadline is Friday, June 10. Mail entries…
City of Joliet Announces New Chief of Police, Inspector General
The City of Joliet announced two hirings to fill critical roles within the city’s leadership and operational structure. William Evans will become Joliet’s next chief of police, while Sean Connolly will begin serving as the city’s inspector general. Both begin their new roles in the coming weeks. “I am tremendously honored to be selected as…
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…
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…
Kavanaugh Pleads Guilty, Seven-Year Sentence
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Edmund Kavanaugh, 53, of Elmhurst, has pled guilty to Continuing Financial Crimes Enterprise, a Class 1 Felony. Kavanaugh is the owner of a home repair company that defrauded customers out of thousands-of-dollars by failing to complete agreed upon home repair projects, as well as writing checks to suppliers…
Will County Office Buildings Closed February 17
County Board meeting cancelled and rescheduled. The Will County Office Building, Will County Health Department, and the Will County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, February 17, due to inclement weather and the potential for unsafe travel conditions, with an expected reopening at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 18. The scheduled county board meeting for…
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Capitol News
Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions
By JERRY NOWICKI HANNAH MEISEL & PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House moved quickly Wednesday to push through a change to state election laws that partially limits ballot access and adds three nonbinding referendums to the 2024 general election ballot. It’s a move that caused minority party…
After 3 years, state poised to enforce law aiming to end lending discrimination
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – In 1977, then-President Jimmy Carter signed into law the Community Reinvestment Act, a federal law that sought to wipe away the last vestiges of racial discrimination and redlining in America’s home mortgage industry. The idea was simple. By requiring lenders – primarily banks – to make…
Capitol News Illinois partners with ‘Illinois Lawmakers’ program to bring it back to air
Capitol News Illinois announced today it will produce the long-running “Illinois Lawmakers” program this spring, in partnership with longtime host and producer Jak Tichenor. “This new partnership is absolutely critical to providing Illinois residents with reliable, independent, in-depth, up to date coverage from the Illinois Capitol after many newspapers and broadcasters shuttered their Statehouse bureaus over…
Election officials to weigh whether Darren Bailey and GOP operative Dan Proft illegally coordinated
By ANDREW ADAMS & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – A year and a half after Republican Darren Bailey lost his campaign to challenge Gov. JB Pritzker, state election officials are weighing whether he illegally colluded with conservative radio show host and political operative Dan Proft in the 2022 campaign. The State Board…
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms Demand Action and One Aim Illinois among others. “These policies support…
Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes 1st federally recognized tribe in Illinois
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state after a decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior last week. The move represents the first victory in the tribe’s…
Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Tackling homelessness requires addressing racial injustice, according to a new report commissioned by the state’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The report found that Black people are eight times more likely to experience homelessness than white people. Remedying this disparity, according to the report, would require “long-term…
Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state-funded health plans
By PETER HANCOCK and JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Immigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that benefit noncitizens, regardless of their immigration status. Those programs offer health coverage for low-income individuals who would otherwise qualify for…
Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Tackling homelessness requires addressing racial injustice, according to a new report commissioned by the state’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The report found that Black people are eight times more likely to experience homelessness than white people. Remedying this disparity, according to the report, would require “long-term…
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?
by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project April 16, 2024 This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in West Garfield Park was not working – again. The outage lasted four days, starting just after a crew dug up her front lawn to install a check valve in…
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Will County Forest Preserve
Bridge Installed Over I&M Canal for Forest Preserve’s Trail Connection Project
Work on a trail extension project connecting Lake Chaminwood Preserve to the I&M Canal State Trail in Channahon jumped a big hurdle on April 19 when a bridge was installed over the canal. During installation, the prefabricated, weathered steel truss bridge was securely anchored to the concrete abutments, said John Stecyk, a Forest Preserve District…
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, Mother’s Day with Forest Preserve District
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of May 6. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Nature Play Day After Hours – Birds, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township: This month’s program is all about birds. Be prepared for…
Commemorate Summer of the Cicada with Forest Preserve T-Shirt
If you want to prepare for what is being billed as the summer of the cicada, the Forest Preserve District of Will County is selling a t-shirt emblazoned with an illustration of the buzzy bug and the words “Be Loud, Be Proud.” Shirts are available for purchase on the Forest Preserve’s merchandise website, OutsiderThreads.com, for…
Forest Preserve’s Take It Outside Challenge – Spring Fling Kicks-Off
Spring Fling, the next seasonal session in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2024 Take It Outside Challenge, begins April 14 and runs through June 15. If you didn’t join the 1,200 people who participated in the Take It Outside Challenge in 2023 or the 800 competitors for the Winter Workout session in early…
Migration Celebration, Bird Photo Contest Highlight Forest Preserve’s May Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of April 29. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Migration Celebration at Four Rivers, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, plus noon-4 p.m., on Sundays, May 1-31, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Enjoy this monthlong celebration of migratory birds. Festivities…
Celebrate Earth Day Month at Forest Preserve Programs
Earth Day is almost here, and the Forest Preserve District of Will County has many ways residents can pay tribute to Mother Earth in April. Here are some of the things you can do to clean up, recycle, and up-cycle: Fishing for Trash, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, April 6 –…
Forest Preserve Offers First Time Fishing, History Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the weeks of April 15 and April 22. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Riverview Farmstead Tour, including two 90-minute sessions, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 20, at Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Naperville: A naturalist will share…
Stock-up on Native Species at The Nature Foundation’s Online Plant Sale
The Nature Foundation of Will County’s annual online native plant sale begins at 9 a.m. April 6 and runs through 4 p.m. April 27. The spring sale will focus on pollinators and feature a variety of monarch butterfly, hummingbird, and bee favorites. The Bringing Nature Home Native Plant Sale list is on the Foundation’s website…
Forest Preserve Programs Celebrate Sounds, Sights of Spring
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of April 8. Online program registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Nature Play Day After Hours – Spot the Salamander, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township: The April session of this nature-themed program…
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