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Beecher Police Blotter: December 19 – January 1
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. December 19, Terry Stinnett, 54, of the 12600 block of Tall Oaks Drive, Cedar Lake, Indiana, was stopped at Dixie Highway and Miller Street for having an obstructed license plate, which the officer could…
Investigation Results in Monee Arrests
On Wednesday, January 10, at approximately 6 a.m., Monee Police Investigators, along with Illinois Department of Corrections Parole Agents, conducted a joint investigation in the 5400 block of W. Mulberry Lane, Monee. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Melissa Weeks, 44, and Gabriel Alvarez, 21. Weeks was charged with possession of a controlled substance…
Peotone Police Blotter December 22 – January 4
December 29, Peotone Officers responded to a report of a traffic accident at Harlem Avenue and Crawford Street. Upon arrival, both drivers advised there were no injuries. An officer completed an accident report, and all parties left the scene. December 30, Peotone Officers were requested to Berkot’s for a theft in progress. Upon arrival, the…
Monee Police Blotter: December 30 – January 1
December 30, at approximately 8:11 p.m., a traffic stop in the 25900 block of Governors Highway resulted in the arrest of Rebecca Navarro, 36, of the 300 block of Mulberry Street, Manteno, for driving with an expired registration sticker and a suspended driver’s license. Navarro was cited and released with a notice to appear. December…
Occupational Cancer is Killing Fire Fighters
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time when local fire service organizations educate fire fighters about prevention and survival. Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more fire fighters than any other cause, including fires and other on-scene incidents. The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI), an affiliate of the International Association of…
O’Brien Sentenced to 10 Years in 2019 Wife’s Attempted First Degree Murder Stabbing
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Patrick O’Brien, 63, of Naperville, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge John Connor to 10 years in prison in the attempted first degree murder of his wife. O’Brien was found guilty August 29, of Attempt First Degree Murder (a Class X felony) and Aggravated Domestic Battery (a Class…
Peotone Police Blotter: December 15 – 17
December 15, Peotone Police were dispatched to McDonald’s, 701 Oriole Drive, in reference to an unwanted subject. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the subject, a white male, known to be barred from that location. The officer issued a Village Ordinance Citation for trespassing and a court date. December 17, Peotone Police were requested…
Vehicle Accident with Injury at Rt. 394/Goodenow Road
On Monday, December 18, at 8:13 a.m., the Crete Township Fire Protection District was dispatched for a reported vehicle accident with injuries at Rt. 394 and Goodenow Road. The original dispatch consisted of a still alarm response from Crete Township, which included two ambulances, one engine, and one chief officer. The first unit arrived on…
Beecher Police Blotter: December 14 – 16
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. December 14, Venessa Gradowski, 38, of the 1700 block of Prentiss Drive, Downers Grove, was arrested after officers were called to 1121 Dixie Highway for a retail theft call. She was charged with retail…
Peotone Police Blotter: December 8 – 10
December 8, a Peotone Police Officer effected a traffic stop on a vehicle for having expired registration. Upon verifying the driver’s license it was found to be suspended. The officer placed driver Ruiz under arrest, and the vehicle was towed. Ruiz was processed and issued two citations: Driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle…
Beecher Police Blotter: November 28 – December 6
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. November 28, Logan Young, 24, of the 1500 block of County Road 7080, West Plains, Missouri, was stopped at Dixie Highway and Chestnut Lane for having an expired registration and found to have a…
Monee Police Blotter: December 5 – 11
December 5, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Daveon Smith, 21, of the 1100 block of W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Smith was cited and released with a notice to appear. December 7, at approximately 3:17 p.m., officers responded to a…
Peotone Police Blotter: December 1 – 7
December 1, Peotone Police have received multiple calls referencing suspicious person/s in the area. It has been determined these are field crews for the Peotone Township Assessor’s Office, who are measuring outside of homes and all parcel improvements. For additional information, please read the Notice from the Assessor’s Office on the Village of Peotone Facebook…
Monee Police Blotter: November 28 – December 1
November 28, at approximately 5:35 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Antoine Monroe, 26, of the 2700 block of W. Potomac, for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and failing to yield. Monroe was cited and released with a notice to appear. November 29, at approximately…
Rockett Sentenced to 12 Years in Fatal Girlfriend Shooting
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Ben Rockett, 71, of Joliet, was sentenced recently to 12 years in prison in the 2021 shooting death of Sonja Underwood. Rockett pled guilty to Armed Habitual Criminal (a class X felony) before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. On the evening of March 30, 2021, Rockett and girlfriend Underwood…
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School Safety Summit 2024: ‘Preparedness and Prevention’
The Will County Regional Office of Education, in collaboration with the DuPage Regional Office of Education, Education Innovation Service Center, and NISSAA – Northern Illinois School Safety Administrator Association, is proud to announce the inaugural School Safety Summit to be held in Will County – a dedicated event focused on bolstering school and community resilience…
Will County Launches Long Term Planning Effort for Transportation
“Our Way Forward” plan will serve as a 25-year roadmap for transportation projects. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation announced the county is embarking on a long-term planning effort to guide the next 25 years of transportation projects. The “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan” will incorporate…
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo Appointed to Association of Community College Trustees Advisory Committee
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo, 10th president of Joliet Junior College, recently was appointed to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Advisory Committee of Presidents. The ACCT advisory committee of presidents was established to ensure chief executives have a voice in recommending and evaluating educational programs offered by ACCT and is represented by four…
Seeking Public Input for Future Wilmington-Peotone Road Improvements
By Karen Haave Planners for the Will County Department of Highways don’t know exactly what improvements will be needed for Wilmington-Peotone Road in the future, but they are pretty sure something will be needed. To that end, they are seeking input from residents and those who frequently travel the 22-mile corridor from Drecksler Road in…
O’Brien Sentenced to 10 Years in 2019 Wife’s Attempted First Degree Murder Stabbing
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Patrick O’Brien, 63, of Naperville, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge John Connor to 10 years in prison in the attempted first degree murder of his wife. O’Brien was found guilty August 29, of Attempt First Degree Murder (a Class X felony) and Aggravated Domestic Battery (a Class…
Will County Coordinating with Municipalities, State on Texas Bus Arrivals
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to provide information and coordinate with municipalities and state agencies as the Chicagoland region is experiencing an increase in buses transporting asylum-seekers from the State of Texas. “Our municipalities have seen an increase in buses from Texas disembarking passengers at Metra stations and other locations throughout…
Solar Farm Near Frankfort Rejected By Will County Board
By Stephen Nelson After listening to an hour and a half of negative public comment from residents near a proposed solar farm on West 104th Street at the end of Kuse Road in Green Garden Township, the Will County Board at its December 21 meeting, voted almost unanimously (16-1) to deny a special use permit for…
Former School Bus Driver Christian Shepherd Sentenced to 74 Years in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Shepherd previously sentenced to 76 Years in second murder-for-hire plot. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Christian Shepherd, 44, of Ottawa, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge David Carlson to 74 years in prison in a murder-for-hire plot in which he attempted to hire a fellow inmate to murder a victim he was…
Will County Seeks Public Input on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify infrastructure needs for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles. The survey results will support a comprehensive plan to prepare the county to proactively meet growing demand for sustainable transportation options. “There is a fast-growing demand…
Emma Rannells Receives AAIM Service Award
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Victim Witness Advocate Emma Rannells has received the Diane Mains Award from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) for her dedication in assisting impaired driving crash victims and their families. “In addition to prosecuting impaired driving cases, my office provides victims much-needed support throughout the criminal justice process,” Glasgow…
Will County Animal Control Offering Free Microchipping in December
The 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 ensure they…
Will County Clerk Holds Lottery Determining Primary Top Candidate Ballot Spots
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry held a lottery on Wednesday, December 13, to determine which candidates will appear in the top ballot position in certain races in the March 19, Primary Election. The lottery, held in the Will County Board Room, involved those candidates who filed petitions simultaneously at the start of the business…
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Capitol News
State health department warns respiratory illnesses are on the rise
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS news@capitolnewsillinois.com Cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV are “circulating widely,” according to the Illinois Department of Public Health and officials in the department are urging people to exercise caution and get vaccinated if they are able. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as of Dec. 30, 18…
Illinois Supreme Court to determine if cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search
By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday as to whether the smell of cannabis alone is grounds for police officers to search a vehicle, marking a test of the state’s 2020 recreational marijuana legalization law. The court heard two consolidated cases of individuals who were in vehicles that…
Illinois Supreme Court weighs admissibility of ‘reenactment’ in murder case
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com In October 2019, Jessica Logan’s 19-month old son died. Less than two weeks later, police and an investigator from the state’s Department of Child and Family Services met Logan at her Decatur home and gave her a “toddler size mannequin” before telling her to reenact finding the lifeless…
Illinois Breaks Wheat Yield Records
By Phyllis Coulter FarmWeek Illinois wheat growers broke yield records for the third year in a row. Farmers not only broke the record in 2023, they “smashed it,” according to Mark Schleusener. Usually when a record is broken, it is by one-to-two bushels per acre, but last year it was by eight, said Schleusener, Illinois…
Capitol Cast: SIU’s president sheds light on Illinois’ NCAA anti-trust suit
Late in 2023, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined other attorneys general in filing an anti-trust suit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association. The suit challenges the NCAA’s transfer eligibility rules, which require Division One athletes to sit out for a year after transferring, unless they are granted a waiver. Capitol News Illinois ·…
Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap
By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com Amid five straight years of record overdose deaths in Illinois, a new state program aims to alleviate a shortage of professionals who work to prevent substance use disorders. Illinois’ behavioral health counselor workforce “is aging while new entrants are declining,” according to a 2019 report to the General…
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots. A group of five voters filed a joint objection to Trump’s candidacy Thursday, arguing that Trump should…
Governor names new DCFS director
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will take over the embattled Department of Children and Family Services starting Feb. 1. …
Judge closes Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center after ‘facility in crisis’ fails to meet new state standards
By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. The judge responsible for the administration of a troubled juvenile detention center in rural southern Illinois abruptly moved to close it as of Dec. 31, citing staffing shortages that made it difficult to meet…
Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won’t be spending his 82nd birthday in a federal courtroom this spring after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay his bribery and racketeering trial originally set to begin April 1. Madigan claimed the small victory while appearing in…
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Will County Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve Cancels January 13 Eagle Watch Due to Winter Storm
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Eagle Watch event scheduled for Saturday, January 13, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon, has been canceled due to the winter storm, and it will not be rescheduled. Because this is prime bald eagle viewing season, however, visitors are invited to stop by Four Rivers next…
Winter Storm Causes Forest Preserve Closures
Forest Preserve District of Will County visitor centers will be closed to the public on Friday, January 12, due to the winter storm. Preserves also are closed and will open if operations crews can clear the parking lots and entrance roads of snow and police determine the preserves are safe for visitors. Updates will be…
Live Bird Shows at Forest Preserve’s Eagle Watch Canceled Due to Illness
Due to illness, Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center has canceled its scheduled live bird presentations at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Eagle Watch. The Forest Preserve has been unable to find a replacement for the presentations. However, the rest of the Eagle Watch event is scheduled to go on as planned on Saturday, January…
Forest Preserve Announces First-Quarter Volunteer Morning Programs
Lend Mother Nature a helping hand this year at Forest Preserve District of Will County Volunteer Morning Programs. This is a great way to meet other nature enthusiasts, as well as be outside making a difference in your community. Space is limited, and registration is required. To get started, complete a waiver online at ReconnectWithNature.org.…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Crafts, Living History 101 and Soup-er Chili Hike
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of January 22. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Eye Spy a Snowflake, from 8 a.m. to sunset, Saturday, January 27, through Sunday, February 11, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Come to Four Rivers to search for…
Sink Your Talons into Forest Preserve’s Eagle Watch on January 13
Celebrate all things eagle during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual Eagle Watch, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, January 13, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. In addition to eagle-watching, the event will feature live bird presentations, Talon Talks, guided hikes, family crafts, an Eagle Eye Scavenger Hunt,…
Mark Your Calendars Now: Forest Preserve District of Will County Announces 2024 Event Schedule
Now that 2023 has come to a close, it’s time to mark your calendars with all the exciting events and exhibitions the Forest Preserve District of Will County has planned in 2024. “The lineup includes something for everyone,” said Lydia Pond, director of the Forest Preserve District’s visitor services department. “Events and exhibitions are offered…
Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Picnic, Camping Permits on Sale January 2
Forest Preserve District of Will County 2024 picnic and camping permits will go on sale January 2 on a first come, first served basis. Permits will be available at 8 a.m. online at ReconnectWithNature.org and in person at Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. At 10 a.m. January 2, in-person permits may be purchased at…
Forest Preserve Offers New Year’s Celebration, MLK Day Program, Bird Hikes…
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the weeks of January 8 and January 15. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. The Outdoors for Beginners, from 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 13, Sugar Creek Administration Center, Joliet: If you’re intimidated by outdoor activities, this program is for you.…
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