My View: CAC Finally Finds Its Forever Home

April 9, 2024 / Comments Off on My View: CAC Finally Finds Its Forever Home

By Nick Reiher As the bright, clear skies began to darken under the shadow of the moon the afternoon of April 8, I hunted down…

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Joliet Police Investigating Jackson Street Shooting

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Police Investigating Jackson Street Shooting

On April 8, 2024, at 3:27 p.m., Officers responded to the area of Youngs Avenue and Jackson Street for a report of multiple shots fired.…

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Peotone: ‘It Will Be Beautiful’ — Downtown Streetscape plan a welcome update

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Peotone: ‘It Will Be Beautiful’ — Downtown Streetscape plan a welcome update

By Karen Haave A $3.5 million beautification project slated for Peotone’s downtown historic district is expected to get underway sometime this month, culminating four years…

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Trinity Services’ Woodkirk Named State DSP of the Year

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Trinity Services’ Woodkirk Named State DSP of the Year

Valarie Woodkirk, a direct support professional (DSP) at Trinity Services has been named the ANCOR 2024 Illinois DSP of the Year. Valarie joins 54 other…

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Lane Closures on 59 in Shorewood Underway

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Lane Closures on 59 in Shorewood Underway

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Illinois 59 over the DuPage River in Shorewood will begin, weather permitting,…

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Full closure on I-80 at Briggs Street Begins April 9

April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Full closure on I-80 at Briggs Street Begins April 9

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that an ongoing project to replace the bridge carrying Briggs Street over Interstate 80, in Joliet,…

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Manley Highlights Essay Competition for High School Students

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Manley Highlights Essay Competition for High School Students

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local high school students to participate in the Illinois Psychiatric Society’s (ISP) Carl C. Bell Memorial Award Essay…

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Forest Preserve Sites Host Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Preserve Sites Host Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties

If you want to find a nice spot outdoors to watch the April 8 solar eclipse, the Forest Preserve District is offering three viewing parties.…

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Frankfort — Pierogis and Stogies Fundraiser

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Frankfort — Pierogis and Stogies Fundraiser

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle is hosting his annual “Pierogies, Stogies and Polkas” fundraiser on Tuesday, April 9,  from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at CD and…

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Grow your own tacos: thoughts on themed container gardens

April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Grow your own tacos: thoughts on themed container gardens

We are on the precipice of gardening season now, and gardeners are preparing for what I call our Olympics, ‘tis the season of garden center…

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