Manteno began their golf season on Friday, August 11, at Grant Park and came away with a win and a loss. Shooting a team score of 203, Manteno was able to knock off Momence, who shot 247, but lost to Grant Park, who recorded a 187. Led by junior Logan Bukowski, firing a 43, it […]
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Haas Addresses Behavioral Health License Application Delays with IDFPR
Recently, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas sent a letter to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Secretary Mario Treto urging IDFPR to address issues with application delays and communication with applicants for behavioral health licenses. “We are in the midst of a mental health and substance use crisis that are heightened with […]
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Carol Van Arkel
On Monday, August 14, 2023, Carol Van Arkel, 74, of Peotone, passed away at home with dignity, after battling cancer. She was surrounded in her last days by her family and loved ones. Carol was a special person to so many people – very spiritual, kind, and loving. She was the daughter of Donald and […]
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Pro Paintball Circuit’s National Xball League Returns for Windy City Major
The fourth United States event in the NXL season is returning to Gaelic Park in Oak Forest for the Windy City Major on September 15-17. “We’re thrilled to welcome NXL paintball back to Gaelic Park and the Chicago Southland,” said Jim Garrett, president/CEO for the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau, who added: “This high-octane […]
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College News
Miles Hagen, from New Lenox, conducted and presented undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater during the past academic year. Hagen, who is studying biology, presented “Characterization and Analysis of the pdk-1 gene in Brugia malayi using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system,” while mentored and supervised by Kirsten Crossgrove. He participated in the following […]
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Riverside Medical Center Earns Great Community Hospital Distinction by Becker’s
Riverside Medical Center is proud to announce it has been recognized as a “Great Community Hospital” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading source of healthcare news and information. Being named to this list is a testament to Riverside’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to its community. “We are delighted and honored to receive […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance will be closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance still is open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. Our tadpole officially has a name! Please stop by to […]
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Reading Aloud to Kids Is Important!
The first day of school may be the first time some children have opened a book since spring. Especially in recent years, tablets and other electronic devices have become go-to resources for children to read, learn, and play, resulting in a decrease in the number of books being read for fun. The American Academy of […]
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Legislation Reducing Fishing License Fees Becomes Law
State Rep. Bob Rita has a new solution in Illinois law for anyone interested in fishing across the state but not so sure about paying the license fee. Rita (D-Blue Island) this year led the push for House Bill 2317. The bill significantly reduces the license fee for sport fishing or spearing for anyone 26 […]
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Glasgow Donates $10,000 to Greater Joliet Area YMCA
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow donated $10,000 to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA to support the nonprofit organization’s youth development programs and recently presented the check to YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair at its Galowich facility. Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy – who has partnered with Glasgow in donating vehicles to local organizations, including […]