Marian Catholic High School among participants. Hundreds of students from Catholic schools across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer recently for the annual Respect Life Celebration. The annual event, co-hosted by Franciscan Health and the Diocese of Gary during Respect Life Month, aims to celebrate all life with an emphasis […]
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Rep. Haas Celebrates Library Grants in District 79
Following the announcement of Library and Literacy Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am so pleased District 79 will be receiving more than $100,000 in library and literacy grants,” said Rep. Haas. “These grants will be utilized to expand services offered at libraries, such […]
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Moody’s: Will County Maintaining ‘Excellent’ Credit Position
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant recently announced Moody’s Ratings has released their most recent credit analysis for the county. According to Moody’s, Will County has an excellent credit position, due to financial management practices and a growing local economy. Will County continues to maintain an “Aa1 Stable” credit rating, which is the highest tier of […]
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201-U School Board Election Positions Available
School Board Vacancy: Crete-Monee School District 201-U will have three school board member positions available for election in spring 2025: Districts 6 and 7 in the Crete area and District 3 in University Park. Both incumbents and challengers must submit their paperwork for the local ballots by November 18. If you’re considering a run for […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: October 14: Brian Rapson!! October 15: A very special guy – Jerry Gersch!!!!! Wishing you many, many more!!!
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Local Couple Acquires Manhattan Fitness Premier Club Franchise
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, the training-focused gym concept, recently celebrated its Manhattan location now under the franchisee ownership of Jeff and Cristi DiCianni. The community-focused gym, at 540 North Street, celebrated its new local owners on September 14, after the couple acquired the gym from Fitness Premier a short time ago. Striving to bring a […]
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Franciscan WorkingWell Donates to Franciscan Health Foundation Food Insecurity Program
Funds raised by sponsorships for recent healthcare symposium. Franciscan WorkingWell recently donated the sponsorship proceeds from a day-long employer solutions symposium to the Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana’s Food Insecurity Program. Franciscan WorkingWell hosted a day-long symposium at Avalon Manor on September 12, aimed at helping employers find healthcare solutions. More than 130 attendees […]
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Supporting Our Future, Families with Education Funding
The shock of high tax bills for property owners throughout the south suburbs is hitting families hard this year. Cook County revalued properties for this year’s tax bills. As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business and other media outlets, homeowners are seeing on average a 20 percent increase on their bills from last year – and […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]
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Summer ‘Take It Outside Challenge’ Winners Announced
Six people will share in top honors now that the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Summer Soiree edition of the Take It Outside Challenge has concluded. They completed all 206 missions to earn 4,135 points for first place. Two other participants also completed all missions, but one was ineligible for the prize because he […]