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First Female Judge In Will County Has Passed Away
The first female Associate Judge appointed to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Will County has died at the age of 75. Judge Kathleen Kallan is being remembered a trail blazer who was incredibly smart according to Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow. Read her obituary below. The Honorable Kathleen...
Big plans to improve I-55 interchanges
It’s been almost 13 years since the Route 129 exit (238) off Interstate 55 was razed, creating an inconvenience for travelers wanting to reach Wilmington and Braidwood. But the plan to rebuild the interchange and for revamping the Lorenze Road (exit 240) brings renewed hope for commercial growth and will be made public on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. during an open house.
Several Water Main Construction Projects Begin Today And Next Week In Joliet
Broadway / Center / Western Water Main Construction to Begin Thursday, August 15, 2024. The City of Joliet Public Utilities Department will begin construction on the Broadway / Center / Western Water Main project on Thursday, August 15th. This construction area includes N Center Street (Plainfield Road to Campbell Street), Pine Street and N Broadway Street (W Division Street to Oneida Street), and Western Avenue (N Center Street to N Bluff Street). Construction will begin on Pine Street.
Joliet cracking down on underage vaping, local leaders call out manufacturers
The city of Joliet is engaged in a beefed-up campaign to crack down on the use of electronic cigarettes by young people. Mayor Terry D’ Arcy said they will also be educating parents and students about the dangers.
Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners Consolidated Election
The Joliet Park District will have nominating petition packets available beginning Tuesday, August 20, 2024 for individuals who wish to run for Park Board Commissioner in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election. Packets may be picked up at the administrative offices of the Joliet Park District, Inwood Athletic Club (second floor), 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
TopGolf location planned for Chicago's southwest suburbs
Plans to bring TopGolf to another Chicago suburb are in the works. The Tinley Park village board on Aug. 7 approved an ordinance allowing TopGolf to be built as part of the Odyssey Entertainment development near Interstate 80 and Harlem Avenue, according to the Times of Northwest Indiana. The sports entertainment complex will be situated on a portion of 100 acres that was set aside 30 years ago for a development called I-80 World.
Coal City welcomes new teachers
Student attendance at Coal City schools began this morning and with the start the new academic year comes 14 new educators. Staff orientation for new teachers started on Tuesday, Aug. 6 with three days of training overseen by Jennifer Kenney, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction. She was assisted by district administrators and staff members.
Morris Community High School elevator project continues into the school year
Aug. 13—The Morris Community High School's $2.18 million elevator project will continue into the school year, with the expectation that it'll be finished by January, though Superintendent Craig Ortiz said it could be finished sooner. Building and Grounds Director Mark Walker said the project got backed up a bit, but contractors are making headway and the elevator should be shipped to a ...
K9 therapy dogs delight crowds at suburban mall event
CHICAGO - K9 therapy dogs took over a suburban mall Wednesday afternoon, leaving attendees reeling. Leo, a 3-year-old American Labrador, is the Orland Park Police Department's K9 therapy dog. The department has had Leo for about three years, and he has been bringing smiles to faces ever since. At Wednesday...
Inbound I-55 over Joliet Road lane changes in Bolingbrook
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the Interstate 55 bridge over Joliet Road, in Bolingbrook, a stage change is scheduled to take place beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, Aug. 15. To facilitate the stage change, starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, lane closures...
Solars Everywhere: Manhattan Board Discusses an Allowable Map
During the same village board meeting, The Conservation Foundation gave a presentation regarding Manhattan Creek, which runs in between the Brookstone Springs and Foxford subdivisions. A conservation easement was recorded in 2009, and conversation management has been sporadic since then. The Conservation Foundation recently received a $20,000 RISE grant for...
Discover Local Art at Channahon’s “Art in the Park” on September 14
Channahon, IL – The Village of Channahon Arts and Culture Commission is set to host its annual “Art in the Park” event on Saturday, September 14, at Central Park. The event, in collaboration with Rock On Channahon, will run from 3 to 6 p.m., offering a vibrant display of local artistic talent.
Boone County water specialist recommends 3-D geological, aquifer mapping
Joliet in the coming years will be pulling their water from Lake Michigan. The groundwater underneath the city is estimated to run out in 2030. In light of the dire situation nearly ninety miles southeast of Belvidere, the Boone County board hired Dan Kane in May to be their water resource coordinator on a part-time basis. Kane stepped out of retirement after serving as the executive director of the Boone County Conservation District for 23 years.
Monee Historical Society President Steps Down from Post
Monee Historical Society President Christi Holston has stepped down from the post, citing a desire to scale back her demanding schedule. Holston has worked tirelessly on behalf of the MHS for 13 years, when she and her husband, David, implored the Monee Village Board to reconsider its plans to demolish the 159-year-old Creamery building on Court Street.
County Board Chair touts Gotion tax deal
During Tuesday morning’s Kankakee County Board meeting, County Board Chairman Andy Wheeler gave the Board an update on the tax abatement agreement between local taxing bodies and Gotion, the company moving in to the old K-Mart Distribution Center in Manteno. Wheeler said taxes due on the property in 2023 amounted to about 919-thousand dollars and was going down because the previous owner would appeal the number and get it reduced since it was an empty building.
This 19th-Century Penitentiary In Illinois Is So Mysterious, You’ll Think You’ve Entered The Twilight Zone
Joliet, Illinois, is a place where history and intrigue intertwine in the most unexpected ways. One such fascinating site is the Old Joliet Prison. Established in 1858, this imposing stone fortress has witnessed over a century of stories that range from heartbreaking to downright eerie. Imagine walking through narrow corridors...
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