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Will County Animal Protection Services Waives Dog Adoption Fee for “Bark to School” Promotion
Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving adoption fees for dogs until the end of August as part of their “Bark to School” promotion. “When kids go back to school and the summer winds down, the house can start to feel quiet and a little lonely. We encourage people to celebrate back to school by adopting a dog,” said WCAPS Administrator Anna Payton. “We’re waiving adoption fees for the ‘school aged’ dogs in our shelter who are looking for their forever homes to help connect them with local families. Stop by our shelter and meet your new best friend!”
Roadway Projects - August 22nd through 24th
We will have four major roadway projects occurring within the next couple days. Please be aware of the construction areas, be courteous and cautious of the workers, and alter your routes accordingly. Project One:. Village of Romeoville Public Works Crews will be paving Roof Ave. and the 600 Block of...
Concept plan approved for 160 acre - 656 unit Oswego housing development
Housing developers continue to use a concept plan approach before the Oswego Village Board. At this week’s meeting, Carrie Hansen of Schoppe Design Associates, explained the reason. Of the 160 acres near the southwest intersection of Route 30 and Wolf’s Crossing, 81.9 acres will be for residential featuring 125...
Lake Chamminwood Bridge To I&M Canal Is Complete
Construction work at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon has been completed and a new paved path connecting the preserve to the I&M Canal State Trail has opened for public use. The work was completed, and barricades were removed on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Loughran Cappel Invites Residents to Annual Pet Expo in Plainfield
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has teamed up with the Plainfield Park District and Plainfield Area Public Library to host a pet expo for local residents on Sept. 7. “Pets are a part of our family too,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Join us for our annual fun, family-friendly event where you can bring your four-legged friends out to show them some love.”
A Bridge In Shorewood Needs To Be Replaced
The Village of Shorewood has the funds to rebuild a decaying bridge but one land owner is holding out. The Seil Road bridge over the DuPage River is currently down to one lane. Last year the weight limit on the bridge was lowered and a survey found the bridge to be in bad shape in April. There could come a time when the bridge is shut down all together for safety reasons.
Lockport’s Historic Gaylord Building Unveils Exhibit on the Great Fire of 1895
Lockport, IL – The Gaylord Building Historic Site is showcasing a new exhibit, “Rise from Ruins: The Great Lockport Fire of 1895,” which captures a pivotal moment in Lockport’s history. The exhibit, which is open to the public through September 25, 2024, highlights the devastating fire that ravaged the city’s downtown and led to the establishment of the Lockport Fire Department.
IDPH posts 2nd quarter 2024 nursing home violations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 268 violation reports completed in the second quarter of 2024 may be found HERE on the IDPH website. The five facilities listed below were cited with...
Block 59 aims to reinvigorate Naperville corner
“From dirt to dazzling” is the promise of Naperville’s newest retail development. Demolition of retail buildings at the northeast corner of Illinois Route 59 and Aurora Avenue is nearly completed, and site preparation is underway for the development of Block 59, a collection of dining and entertainment establishments.
Manley Celebrates the Opening of Romeo Crossing Park’s New Wiggly Field Dog Park
On August 12, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, welcomed the Wiggly Field Dog Park opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration in Romeoville. This dog park is part of the larger Romeo Crossing Park development project at 400 W. Romeo Road. The 7-acre dog park features two fenced areas for small dogs...
Naperville Irish Fest Returns to Central Park on September 20-21, 2024
Celebrate Irish traditions with live entertainment, family fun and Irish spirit wear. (PN Photo) Naperville Irish Fest is back, and ready to celebrate Irish culture in the heart of downtown Naperville on September 20-21, 2024. Hosted by the West Suburban Irish, this year’s festival returns to Central Park. Naperville Irish Fest promises a lively two-days filled with music, dance, food, and fun for all ages with proceeds supporting the West Suburban Irish and its mission to promote Irish culture throughout the community.
City of Naperville Seeks Applicants for 2025 Grant Opportunities
Mandatory workshops to apply soon for grants for Community Development, Arts, Social Services and Opioid Remediation Efforts will be held at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. (PN Photo) The City of Naperville is accepting applications for four grant programs to fund 2025 projects. The City will award...
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain Proposes Transitional Housing Program For Released Prisoners
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has proposed a transitional housing program in Aurora to help citizens returning from prison, reintegrate into society and reduce repeat offenses. Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain points to the lack of transitional housing as a major obstacle to preventing recidivism. The program, which is...
IPSD 204 rings in the new school year at Brookdale Elementary
On Thursday morning, Indian Prairie School District 204 signaled the start of the 2024-2025 school year, with the annual Brookdale Elementary bell ringing. It’s a longstanding practice started by former principal, the late Chuck Seidel. “So it has been a tradition going on here in Naperville for many, many...
Montgomery Village Board approves easement, sale of Jefferson Street lift station to Fox Metro
During their August 12th meeting, the Montgomery Village Board unanimously approved a bill of sale for personal property and an easement agreement with the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District for the lift station located at 110 Jefferson Street. The lift station is operated by Fox Metro within the village but mostly receives water flows from communities outside of Montgomery.
Village of Channahon Promotes Director of Community Development to Assistant Village Administrator
Michael Petrick has been promoted to Assistant Village Administrator for the Village of Channahon, IL. Petrick, who has served as Channahon’s Director of Community Development for more than ten years, was promoted by the Board of Trustees at the August 19, 2024 Village Board Meeting. “I’m thrilled to announce...
Illinois State Museum’s Lockport Gallery celebrates recent art acquisitions
New additions to the Illinois State Museum’s art collection are on display at its Lockport Gallery through Oct. 12, including exhibits by artists Glen Davies, Evelyn Statsinger and Barbara Rossi, Jaroslava Lialia Kuchma, and more. The Lockport Gallery, 201 W. 10th St. in Lockport, is hosting four separate exhibits...
Oswego police to host 7th annual car and truck show
The Oswego Police Department is hosting its 7th annual Public Safety Cadet Corps Car and Truck Show on Friday, September 6th. Anyone interested in showing off their wheels is invited to sign up. Pre-registration for anyone showing their vehicle is $15. The show is free for spectators. There will be...
Dupage County: Nursing Home Fire Shuts Down East Ogden Avenue: Emergency Crews on Scene
Westmont, IL – A fire at Westmont Manor Health and Rehab Center early Wednesday morning led to a significant emergency response and road closures. The blaze, which erupted in the two-story nursing home located on the 500 block of East Ogden Avenue, forced the closure of the westbound lanes on East Ogden Avenue, causing traffic disruptions on the border of Westmont and Downers Grove.
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