Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
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Attention Northern Illinois Students: Apply Now for ComEd Scholarships
ComEd just announced applications for the Future of Energy Scholarship program are open until November 3. The Future of Energy Scholars program offers both college and trade program students a chance to receive financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and other related expenses. The program awards up to $10,000 for college STEM programs, […]
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Peotone’s Leaf Collection to Begin
Each fall Peotone’s Department of Streets and Alleys collects leaves from residential parkways. This year’s program will run from October 21 through November 25, weather permitting. The pick-up schedule is subject to weather and emergencies, as weather conditions may cause delays or permanent closure of the program for the season. FOR SAFETY’s SAKE: Please – […]
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Joliet
A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center opened Friday, October 4, to help residents kickstart their recovery after the July 13 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding. Specialists from FEMA, the State of Illinois, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, upload […]
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‘Lost and Found’ Old Growth Forest, Savanna Exhibit Opens October 15 at Four Rivers
A traveling exhibit focusing on old growth forests and savannas will open Tuesday, October 15, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. “Lost and Found: Remnants of Savannas and Old-Growth Forests” will run through Sunday, December 29. Exhibit hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday […]
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College News
More than 9,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer term. Congratulations to Justin Brown and Wolrick Thurton, both of New Lenox. Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to celebrate with its newest students on their first year at Southeast, including Michael Cardilli, of Manhattan, […]
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UpliftedCare Community Grief Center Groups
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center staff hope you will join them for their Caregiver Support Group, on the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road in Bourbonnais. Family caregiving is both a noble and challenging endeavor. If you’re a family caregiver, you know the […]
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Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist with VA […]
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Enjoy Trout Fishing, Costume Hike and More with Forest Preserve
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the weeks of October 14 and 21. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Trout Season Celebration, from 6-8 a.m., Saturday, October 19, Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, Bolingbrook: Take part in trout season by finding a spot along the two stocked […]
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Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone. The open-house […]