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Monee Police Blotter: May 12 – 19
On May 12, at approximately 6:53 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Anthony Ausmus, 29, of Chicago. Ausmus was issued citations for speeding over the statutory limit, having no valid insurance, and operating a vehicle with no valid driver’s license. He was released with a notice to appear via his citations. On…
‘I Got Your Six’ Raises $70,000
On Sunday, May 19, there was a sea of blue present at Perry Farm Park in anticipation of the third annual “I Got Your Six Walk/Run.” The event was held in memory of Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and in honor of Officer Tyler Bailey, after a tragic encounter in December 2021. This year, there were a…
Peotone Police Blotter: May 17-21
On May 17, officers were dispatched for a report of a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Second Street. Upon arrival, they spoke with both individuals involved, who stated they had been in a heated argument but did not need police intervention. One party agreed to leave the premises, and the other advised no…
Reminder: Bike Safety Rodeo June 1
Rain or shine, Beecher Police Department will host its annual free Bike Safety Rodeo, for children 13 years and younger, on Saturday, June 1, in the fire department parking lot, with registration from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and the rodeo beginning at 9 a.m. (No registration after 9:15 a.m.) Come and join in the fun,…
Sanner Sentenced in 2021 Fatal Crest Hill Traffic Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Dakea Sanner, 29, of Crest Hill, has been sentenced to six years in prison for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (a Class 2 felony), causing a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Martin Velemir in 2021. Sanner pled guilty recently and was sentenced by Circuit Judge…
Crete Police Locate Missing Woman
By Karen Haave Flock camera license plate readers do more than help catch criminals, according to Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz. Sometimes they help locate missing or endangered persons, too. “I try and update the village board when I hear a great example of why the Flock Camera system in our town is a great…
PEOTONE POLICE BLOTTER May 10-16
May 11, 2023 – Peotone Officer was dispatched to Dralle Chevrolet Buick for report of a stolen vehicle. Complainant advised they were missing a Gray 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. Officer gathered all pertinent vehicle information for vehicle to be entered into the national data base as stolen, during this time he also learned the vehicle…
Bradley Police Chief’s Son Joins Department
By Stephen Nelson The 28-year-old son of Bradley Police Chief Don Barber has joined the village’s force as an officer. Austin Barber, a lifelong resident of Bradley, had been employed as a deputy with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department for the past several years. He was sworn in at the Monday, May 13, Bradley Village…
Beecher Police Blotter: April 29 – May 11
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. April 29, Hugo Calderon, 18, of the 200 block of Wildwood Road, Hammond, Indiana, was stopped at Rt. 394 and Goodenow Road for speeding and found to have never had an Indiana driver’s license.…
Monee Police Blotter: May 6 – 10
On May 6, at approximately 3:27 p.m., a Monee Officer was alerted by Flock (LPR) Camera that a vehicle traveling Westbound on W. Monee-Manhattan Road at S. Sunset Avenue, was driving with an Illinois registration that was suspended for not having insurance. The officer confirmed the information, intercepted the vehicle, and performed a traffic stop.…
Monee Police Blotter: April 29 – May 4
On April 29, at approximately 5:12 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Marcellus Bearden, 55, of Chicago, for driving while license suspended and aggravated speeding, after being stopped for speeding 66-mph in a 35-mph zone. Bearden was processed and released. On April 30, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a business…
Peotone Police Blotter: May 4-8
May 4, a Peotone Officer was requested to respond to Gyro Loco for a report of a hit-and-run property damage accident. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the manager who advised there was a golf cart that struck the front of the building and then left. Officer then also spoke with the owner of the…
Beecher Police Blotter: April 19
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On April 19, Sergejus Patasovas, 25, of the 11100 block of S. 84th Avenue, Palos Hills, was stopped at 730 Dixie Highway for having only one Illinois license plate and also found to have…
Bike Safety Rodeo June 1
Rain or shine, the Beecher Police Department will host it annual free Bike Safety Rodeo for children 13 years and younger, on Saturday, June 1, in the fire department parking lot. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m., with the rodeo beginning at 9 a.m. (No registration after 9:15 a.m.) Come and join in the…
Potts Sentenced to 10 Years for Unlawful Use of Machine Gun
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Gralon Potts, 38, of Chicago Heights, was sentenced recently to 10 years in prison for Unlawful Use of a Weapon (a Class X Felony). Potts pled guilty and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Bertani-Tomczak. On August 12, 2023, University Park Police responded to a dispatch for a disturbance…
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Be Aware of Animals Infected with Rabies
The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. A rabid bat was recently detected in Elwood. Bats are the most common source of potential rabies infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats tend to…
Will County and Health Department Collaborate to Expand TB Testing
The Will County Health Department and Will County’s Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic announced a new collaboration to expand Tuberculosis (TB) testing availability to Will County residents. The expanded testing services now are available at the Will County Health Department’s branch offices in Monee and Bolingbrook, along with the existing Joliet location at the Will County…
Sanner Sentenced in 2021 Fatal Crest Hill Traffic Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Dakea Sanner, 29, of Crest Hill, has been sentenced to six years in prison for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (a Class 2 felony), causing a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Martin Velemir in 2021. Sanner pled guilty recently and was sentenced by Circuit Judge…
Free Book Reuse and Recycling Event May 31 – June 2
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31, and Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “This popular event helps promote responsible recycling and reuse of books,” said County…
Will County Workforce Services Division Holding Job Fair
The Workforce Services Division will host a Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m., on May 29, at the Lockport Township Building, 1463 Farrell Road. The event is free and open to the public. “I invite anyone looking for a new career opportunity or interested in learning more about different professions to attend this event,”…
County Board Votes to Halt Land Purchases for 143rd Street Expansion
By Stephen Nelson At their Thursday, May 16, meeting and by the slimmest of margins, the Will County Board voted to direct the Will County Division of Transportation to cease moving forward with solicitation for purchase and the purchase of property for the 143rd Street Expansion Project near Homer Glen. This action came after the…
Frankfort Mayor, Silver Cross Interim President/CEO Join Children’s Advocacy Center Board
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, founded by Glasgow in 1995, unanimously has approved the appointments of Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle and Interim President/CEO of Silver Cross Hospital Michael Mutterer to the CAC Board of Directors. The nominations were approved by the board at its April meeting. “Mayor…
Rev-Up Summer at Tractor Discovery Day!
Get ready for an exciting journey into America’s farming past at Tractor Discovery Day, on June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tractor Supply Co., 2161 E Laraway Road in New Lenox. Join the Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) for a fascinating exploration of vintage tractors that will ignite your passion for agriculture.…
Will County – Sharefest Hosting Free Food Giveaway May 25
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. “This event is open to anyone in need of assistance with fresh food and groceries,”…
JJC Foundation Receives Six-Figure Endowment from Alumna, Newbery Medal Winning-Author
The Joliet Junior College (JJC) Foundation has received a six-figure endowment gift from alumna and Newbery Medal Award winning-author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The donation will create the Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Endowed Scholarship at JJC and support students pursuing their education and personal development. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Naylor is a 1953 alumna, long-time JJC donor, and…
Will County Board to Hold Special Meeting May 21
The Will County Board will hold a special meeting to discuss salary increases for county board members and the countywide elected officials whose salary is set by the board. The meeting was scheduled by County Board Chairman Judy Ogalla, after receiving requests from several of the board members and elected officials to increase salaries. The…
ROE Recognizes Outstanding Talent in Art Contest Scholarship
The Will County Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce winners of its inaugural Art Contest Scholarship, showcasing the remarkable creativity and talent of students across the region. In its first year, the contest is a platform for young artists to showcase their skills and imagination, with the possibility of receiving a scholarship. Organizers…
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Capitol News
Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield
By JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the General Assembly will go at least three more days past their self-imposed adjournment deadline after failing to pass a budget bill Saturday, although the spending and revenue framework were made public for the first time. “The House and Senate are…
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com In the final days of their spring legislative session, Democrats in the General Assembly advanced measures aimed at expanding and protecting aspects of maternal and women’s health care. If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable…
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com In the final days of their spring legislative session, Democrats in the General Assembly advanced measures aimed at expanding and protecting aspects of maternal and women’s health care. If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable…
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A package of health insurance reform measures that Gov. JB Pritzker called for at the beginning of the legislative session will soon be headed to his desk for his signature. The Illinois House gave final approval Saturday to a pair of bills that limit the ability…
Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities
By DILPREET RAJU, COLE LONGCOR & ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers missed a self-imposed Friday deadline for passing a budget, but they had approved more than 250 bills this week as of Friday afternoon. Amid the flurry of legislation was a measure prohibiting state universities from admitting students based on familial and…
Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com After years of negotiations and continued opposition from service providers, Illinois appears poised to prohibit employers from using a federal exemption that allows them to pay individuals with disabilities less than the minimum wage. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 established minimum wage law, but created…
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services
By PETER HANCOCK & COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Authorities in Illinois would not be allowed to aid another state’s investigation of people coming to Illinois to seek abortions or other reproductive health care under a bill that cleared the General Assembly Thursday. House Bill 5239, which needs only a signature from…
Advocates underscore need for statewide reentry programs
By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois legislators this week approved a bill to restructure an oversight board in charge of distributing state money to courts that provide prison alternatives, while other criminal justice measures introduced throughout the session remain stalled. House Bill 4409 would change the makeup of the Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight…
Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session
By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com A measure that would prohibit contests that award cash or prizes for killing certain wildlife is unlikely to clear the Senate after narrowly passing the House last week, according to its Senate sponsor. House Bill 2900 would ban the practice of holding wildlife contests that reward participants with…
A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action.
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. Cameras in the common areas of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center were supposed to make the troubled southern Illinois facility safer for the approximately 200 people with developmental disabilities who live there. But…
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Will County Forest Preserve
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.…
Kick-off New Year with Forest Preserve Photo, Bird Hike, PJ Party Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of January 2. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Fill the Frame, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, plus noon-4 p.m. on Sundays, from January 3 – 28, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook: Bring your phone or camera and…
‘Birds in Art’ Exhibition Begins January 2 at Plum Creek Nature Center
Paintings, sculptures, and graphics created by an international cast of artists will be on display during a “Birds in Art” exhibition this winter at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. The 60 works of art are part of a traveling exhibition culled from the larger “Birds in…
Forest Preserve District of Will County Headlines
Here are the latest headlines from the Forest Preserve District of Will County… Making connections: Forest Preserve’s countywide trail network continues to grow. The Forest Preserve’s operations committee took action recently that will pave the way for more trail projects as the district works to connect and extend the countywide trail system. Construction oversight is…
Joliet, Marquette Adventure Highlights Forest Preserve’s Christmas Week Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of December 25. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Four Rivers Story Trail, from 8 a.m. to sunset, December 26 – January 9, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Read the story “Best in Snow” along the trail…
Prowl for Owls or Take a Hike with the Forest Preserve District
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of December 11. Online program registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Golden Opportunities After Hours, from 4-6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14, plus from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, December 16, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: View the “Golden Opportunity: Botanical…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Holiday Crafts, a Virtual Hike, and More
Here are Forest Preserve District of Will County program offerings for the week of December 4, with online registration available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Volunteer Morning, from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, December 5, Sugar Creek Preserve, Joliet: Get some fresh air and exercise, while helping to make a difference in your community. Activities include…
Will County Forest Preserve District Headlines
Black Friday sale, Museum Store Sunday, UV Light Room and Balanced Budget Here are the latest Forest Preserve District of Will County headlines… Shop the Black Friday sale to support nature and get 25 percent off all online Forest Preserve merchandise: The Forest Preserve District’s Black Friday sale runs from noon on Wednesday, November 22,…
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