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Will County To Hold Healthy Lifestyle Event
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21 at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health...
Will County Health Department offering Free HIV testing and support
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free rapid HIV testing and a support group for people living with HIV as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2024. WCHD’s HIV/STI Care Clinic team will be offering rapid confidential HIV testing from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm...
Will County executive vetoes contract to hire Schillerstrom as a landfill consultant
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has vetoed a county board for a landfill consultant. County board members on June 4, in a 12-6 vote, approved a contract to hire Robert Schillerstrom, a private attorney who once was the Republican chairman of the DuPage County Board, as a consultant for its Landfill Committee.
Joliet Hosts Free Health Fair, Offers Free Healthcare Services and Food
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21 at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health...
Dog named Harlie joins New Lenox police ranks
A female Labrador named Harlie will assist the New Lenox Police Department with searching for illegal drugs and tracking scents in police investigations. Harlie was announced as the latest officer to the join the police department on Monday by Will County Assistant State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s Office. Harlie is the 21st police dog provided to Will County police agencies by Glasgow.
Isle a la Cache in Romeoville hosts trail trivia, museum day
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its event schedule for the week of June 17. Online registration is available at reconnectwithnature.org. Summer Solstice Paddle – 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Monee Reservoir in Monee. This recreational paddle will tour and explore the lake as the sun sets. End the night with a roaring fire and roast s’mores. BYOB to toast the new season; beer or wine only. Tandem kayaks and canoes are available. Bring your own kayak for a reduced fee. This event is for those ages 21 or older and costs $20 per person or $10 per person without watercraft rental. Register by phone at 708-946-2216 by Monday, June 17.
‘Hatred gets you nowhere’: Victim of alleged hate crime shooting speaks out amid recovery
CHICAGO — A years-long conflict between neighbors in Will County came to a violent end last month. And now, one of them is in jail and the other is recovering from two debilitating gunshot wounds. The physical and emotional resonance of two bullet wounds inflicted painful damage to Melissa Robertson’s body, one tore through her […]
Chicago Sets Record For High Temp On June 17, Know The Warning Signs Of Heat Illnesses
Chicago is dealing with historic hot weather. The National Weather Service says yesterday’s high temperature of 97 degrees broke the previous record for June 17th of 96 degrees set in 1957 and 1887. Temps are expected to remain in the 90s today and tomorrow in Chicago. Hot and humid...
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