By Stephen Nelson At a busy Frankfort Village Board meeting on February 5, trustees approved a major building project at the “Olde Frankfort Mall, at 15 Ash Street. The owner of the property proposes to construct a new three-story, 15,780-square-foot building addition, which would be added to the north and east facades of the existing […]
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New Businesses, Renovations, Restaurants Slated for Downtown Frankfort
The Frankfort Village Board convened on Monday, February 5, to address several crucial development proposals aimed at enhancing the village’s landscape and enriching community offerings. Among the significant approvals are the Olde Frankfort Mall development at 15 Ash Street, a special use permit for Indoor Entertainment by the Frankfort Arts Association, and a special use […]
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Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10
On Saturday, February 10, Gotion, Inc., will hold a job fair to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in the Iroquois Room, Room D152, at Kankakee Community College’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in Kankakee. Representatives […]
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Rebuilding Illinois Key Part of Manufacturing Caucus Agenda
Our hard work to Rebuild Illinois is paying off, and I am excited to be part of a new group that will create more opportunities for our families and communities to grow and succeed. I recently was named one-of-four leaders in the Legislature of the new Illinois Manufacturing Caucus. This group will partner with the […]
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Rep. Ozinga Hosts Annual Valentines for Vets Program
State Rep. Tim Ozinga is launching his annual “Valentines for Veterans” program for local veterans. Cards may be dropped off at Rep. Ozinga’s district office, 11019 Front Street, Suite 1W, in Mokena, through Monday, February 12. “There is always more we can do to support our veterans,” said Rep. Ozinga. “This program is a way […]
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Frankfort Village Board Approves New Contract with Police Sergeants
By Stephen Nelson In the first village board meeting of 2024 on January 16, Frankfort trustees approved a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the union representing the village’s police sergeants. The agreement means a pay raise this year of 3.75 percent, pushing the hourly wage for those with the longest tenure with the police department […]
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Joyce Kicks-Off Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Card Drive
In an effort spread love and uplift the spirits of seniors in the 40th District, State Sen. Patrick Joyce invites residents of all ages to get creative and donate homemade or store-bought valentines. “This card drive is an opportunity for every member of our community to come together and show appreciation for our seniors,” said […]
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USF to Hold Red Cross Blood Drive January 30
The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting its first American Red Cross blood drive of the year on Tuesday, January 30, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. The drive is open to the community. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS […]
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From Sen. Joyce
The holidays are the perfect time for the gift of reflection, to be thankful for our loved ones and our progress during the past year. A year ago in this space, I told you about the untimely passing of my Illinois Senate colleague, Sen. Scott Bennett. Just 45 years old, Scott suffered a collapse from […]
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Frankfort Holding The Line On Property Tax Levy
By Stephen Nelson At the Frankfort Village Board meeting on December 18, trustees approved the property tax levy that will be collected from residents next year. Following a 4.9 percent local property tax increase approved in 2022, officials put forward a levy that holds the rate steady. At its December 4, Committee of the Whole […]