I yam what I yam — or am I?

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on I yam what I yam — or am I?

Every year about mid-October, I get a very specific call from homeowners when they start emptying out their tired containers of annuals. I know just…

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Joliet Library Teams with NASA for ‘Exoplanets’ Exhibit

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Library Teams with NASA for ‘Exoplanets’ Exhibit

Joliet Public Library officials recently announced they were awarded NASA’s Universe of Learning Grant, and will welcome the “Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Worlds”…

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Local Bank to the Rescue

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Local Bank to the Rescue

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago recently awarded Integrity Fire Equipment a $15,000 grant through its Community First ® Accelerate Grants for Small Business…

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Monee: Voortman’s Growth Steels Support of Village, Jobs

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Monee: Voortman’s Growth Steels Support of Village, Jobs

By Karen Haave Voortman Steel’s expansion of its Monee facility has elicited a level of excitement not often seen in Will County villages. A ceremonial…

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Farm Days Gone By

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Farm Days Gone By

Judy Bunte and Betty Herbst share this photo of Mollie Osmus chillin’ in front of the farmhouse in Green Garden Township in 1955.

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Silver Cross Names Gallagher VP and Chief Nursing Officer

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Silver Cross Names Gallagher VP and Chief Nursing Officer

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox has named Karen Gallagher, RN, MSN, NE-BC, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Gallagher brings a wealth of experience…

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Will County Forest Preserve Programs

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Will County Forest Preserve Programs

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Nov. 11. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.…

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Women in mining communities

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Women in mining communities

By Sandy Vasko The subject of women has been much bandied about in recent weeks. Respect for women, equal pay for women, women’s rights, etc.…

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Wilmington: Gemini Giant Comin’ Home Soon

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Wilmington: Gemini Giant Comin’ Home Soon

By Nick Reiher The Gemini Giant, one of the most iconic tourist attractions along Route 66 – and definitely within Will County – will be…

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This Church Had, and Provided, a Strong Foundation

November 7, 2024 / Comments Off on This Church Had, and Provided, a Strong Foundation

By Nick Reiher Shortly after Tammy and I met in April 1987, she lured me into attending church with her on the promise we would…

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