The Forest Preserve District of Will County wants you to “Take It Outside” in 2023. This yearlong campaign is designed to entice residents to get back to nature or discover it for the first time. The campaign also will educate participants about the many health benefits – mental and physical – of spending time outdoors. […]
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Posted inBeecher, Crete, New Lenox, Will County
Glasgow Announces 27 Participants Graduate Will County Problem Solving Court
Alumna tells audience that before entering program, “I was absolutely certain my addiction was the end for me.” State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced 27 people graduated from the Will County Problem Solving Courts in a January 19 ceremony at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. To date, 796 individuals have turned their lives around through […]
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Exchange Club Donates $1,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced the Joliet Exchange Club donated $1,000 to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center. Joliet Exchange Club President Dan Kallan presented the check to Glasgow following a tour of the CAC. “The CAC continually is enhancing and expanding the services we provide children, ages three-17, who have endured sexual […]
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Will County Community Mental Health Board
On Thursday, January 19, the Will County Board approved County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant’s seven appointments to the new Will County Community Mental Health Board and include the following members. Elnalyn Costa, of Bolingbrook, has been appointed to a two-year term. She is the Will County Board member representing District 11 and is a Fund Administrator […]
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Lady Panthers End Week with Victory!
On Monday, January 23, the Lady Panthers traveled to conference foe Coal City, but were unable to bring home a victory, losing 35-60. On the night, junior Sara Schmidt recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds, while seniors Drew Hosselton had 8 points and 5 rebounds and Kylie Saathoff added 7 points and 10 rebounds. According […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: January 20 – 25
January 20, Victor Rodriguez, 28, of Matteson, was arrested at 7:35 p.m., for speeding 64-mph in a 40-mph zone and operating a motor vehicle with no valid license. Rodriguez was released on bond pending a court appearance. January 20, Cyrus Smith, 21, of Orland Park, was arrested at 10:45 p.m., for operating a vehicle with […]
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America Sings! Returns to Chicago Southland
The choral extravaganza of the year returns on its 35th anniversary to the Chicago Southland, when America Sings! takes center stage at Fox Pointe in Lansing, May 5-6. Welcoming youth, adult, school, and church groups of all ages to join this high-energy singing experience, America Sings! is accepting registrations through February 17. This non-competitive event, […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services Have a child who is learning to read? The library offers Tumblebooks, a web-based collection of read-along books! Download the app or visit beecherlibrary.org. A new bean fox take-and-make craft is available for February. Pick up any time! February 2, 3, 9, and […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Adult Winter Reading: Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket; runs through February 28. Youth Services February 3: Teen Book Club at PHS, Friday, at 7:45 a.m. February 7: […]
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Back 2 School America Launches ‘We Appreciate Teachers’
Statewide contest celebrates and supports Illinois Educators, with 25 teachers to receive free school supplies for students. Back 2 School America (B2SA), a national non-profit organization that provides free school supplies each year to tens-of-thousands of deserving kids from low-income families to help them succeed in the classroom, announces the launch of its 2023 We […]