First Local Female Eagle Scout Is Flying High

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on First Local Female Eagle Scout Is Flying High

By Karen Haave Becoming an Eagle Scout is not easy, because it is performance-based, with some challenging requirements. Statistics show that only 4-6 percent of…

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WWI — A startling discovery, women in the workplace

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on WWI — A startling discovery, women in the workplace

By Sandy Vasko Being an old equal rights amendment worker, I can tell you that the issue of women’s role in the workplace is not…

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Farm Days Gone By

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Farm Days Gone By

Here’s a nice aerial shot of the Fred and Sophie Barten Farm in Manhattan. Thanks to Debbi Barten-South for submitting.

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Help Trinity Celebrate 75 Years

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Help Trinity Celebrate 75 Years

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Trinity Services. Founded in 1950 as a school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Joliet, today…

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Mutts and Mugs Program at Forked Creek

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Mutts and Mugs Program at Forked Creek

The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a Mutts and Mugs program from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Forked Creek Preserve…

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Elwood — Habitat Home Will Keep Kevin’s Memory Alive

January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Elwood — Habitat Home Will Keep Kevin’s Memory Alive

By Stephanie Irvine In the heart of Elwood, Habitat for Humanity is hard at work, making the dream of homeownership available to those who work…

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Arrest Made in East Side Disturbance that Put Schools on Alert

January 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Arrest Made in East Side Disturbance that Put Schools on Alert

Elijah Smith (18, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and released on a Notice to Appear for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Obstructing a Peace…

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County to Use Kankakee River Ice Jam Prevention

January 28, 2025 / Comments Off on County to Use Kankakee River Ice Jam Prevention

The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is coordinating with Constellation Energy to open one of three siphons of warm water from the Dresden Energy…

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Priest Faces Battery Charge for Incident with 13-year-old Girl

January 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Priest Faces Battery Charge for Incident with 13-year-old Girl

Carlos Martins (50, Detroit, MI) was arrested, processed, and released on a Notice to Appear for Battery. On November 21, 2024, at 3:23 p.m., Officers…

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‘The Boss’ Was All Heart, No Fluff

January 28, 2025 / Comments Off on ‘The Boss’ Was All Heart, No Fluff

By Nick Reiher Pink fluff salad. His favorite. Fresh, squarish buns, with or without butter. Scalloped potatoes and ham. Bars and slices of cake. Coffee…

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