Split County Board a Reflection of Society, God Help Us

June 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Split County Board a Reflection of Society, God Help Us

I’m sure most of you follow the doings of county government, including the County Board, with great fervor. But for the handful who don’t, let…

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Ozinga Hosts Concealed Carry Licensing Course

June 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Ozinga Hosts Concealed Carry Licensing Course

State Rep. Tim Ozinga, R-Mokena, is hosting a course for individuals who want to obtain their concealed carry license. The two-day event will take place…

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Summer Fun Ceramics at Pilcher Park

June 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Summer Fun Ceramics at Pilcher Park

The Joliet Park District is offering a Summer Fun Ceramics activity from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Pilcher Park Nature Center,…

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Old Campground Flea Market/Crafts Seeks Vendors

June 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Old Campground Flea Market/Crafts Seeks Vendors

Exhibitors are sought for the 44th annual Old Campground Antiques, Collectibles FLEA MARKET and Craft Show to be held Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m.…

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Happy Solstice! Start Your Fall Vegetable Garden Now

June 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Happy Solstice! Start Your Fall Vegetable Garden Now

Summer technically just began last Wednesday with the Summer Solstice, and most gardeners’ minds are focused on that first garden fresh, sun-kissed, perfectly-ripe tomato from…

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Committee Exploring JJC Expansion in Grundy

June 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Committee Exploring JJC Expansion in Grundy

A committee composed of leaders from Grundy County and Joliet Junior College is studying expansion of  the school’s presence in the county, given the growth…

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‘Manitowoc 28’ Honored with Joliet Memorial

June 22, 2023 / Comments Off on ‘Manitowoc 28’ Honored with Joliet Memorial

By Nick Reiher What a sight it must have been. From 1942 to 1944, residents along the Illinois waterway system – including those in Joliet…

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Aphids in mink coats and other insect fashionistas

June 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Aphids in mink coats and other insect fashionistas

As I get older, I can’t tell if there is some small bug in front of me or if it is some eye floater thing,…

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August 1862, there’s a war to be won

June 22, 2023 / Comments Off on August 1862, there’s a war to be won

By Sandy Vasko When we left the “War Between the States,” the 100th Illinois Voluntary Infantry was being assembled. In the August 20th edition we…

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Children Can Receive Free Books in the Mail through State Partnership

June 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Children Can Receive Free Books in the Mail through State Partnership

Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced Illinois’ partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The recently signed FY24 budget allocates $1.6 million to the program, which is…

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