If you ever wanted to support the pursuit of a higher education for students at the University of St. Francis (USF), you have the opportunity to do so on Tuesday, November 28, a day known globally as Giving Tuesday. Join fellow Saints worldwide as they come together to celebrate USF students and encourage giving to […]
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Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green […]
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Frankfort Village Board Approves Funding for Major Road Resurface Project
By Stephen Nelson In a busy session on October 16, Frankfort Village Board Trustees approved funding for a major road project scheduled to begin next year. At its October 11 meeting, the Committee of the Whole reviewed IDOT’s Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code and Joint Funding Agreement for the resurfacing of St. […]
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Seeking Organizations for Summer ‘24 Internship Program
Has your organization struggled to find talent; have you tried to launch your own intern program, but with difficulty; or are you looking to engage more of your community? The Will County Center for Economic Development is seeking organizations interested in participating in its summer 2024 internship program. The program is designed to give students […]
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‘Land of Smiles’ Brightens Student Smiles in Will County
On Friday, September 29, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Land of Smiles program visited 350 pre-kindergarteners through third grade students at Wood View Elementary School. Land of Smiles is a free, dynamic educational initiative that aims to empower children with essential oral health habits. The program has been designed not just to educate but also […]
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New Business Coming To Frankfort’s Hickory Creek Market Place
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, October 2 meeting, the Frankfort Village Board issued the necessary permits to authorize the operation of a coffee shop at Hickory Creek. Applicant Aliana Winkle proposes to construct a drive-through coffee shop on Outlot 1 E, the final undeveloped outlot in the Hickory Creek Market Place shopping center. The […]
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USF Students Learn Impact of Random Acts of Kindness Courtesy of ‘Jay It Forward’
“It would seem wrong not to carry on with the passion that Jay had to make people smile.” – Jay It Forward On Monday, September 25, more than 200 students at the University of St. Francis (USF) personally experienced the positive impact random acts of kindness can create. The students were recipients of gifts cards, […]
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St. Patrick’s Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party
St. Patrick’s Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host its Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10. The event features lunch, door prizes, a split-the-pot raffle, with tickets at $1 each or six for […]
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Spine-Tingling Adventure at ‘Scary at the Prairie 5K, Spooky Sprint’
The Village of Frankfort is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, “Scary at the Prairie 5K Run and Spooky Sprint,” a Halloween-themed run/walk that promises thrills and chills for participants of all ages. This exciting event will take place at picturesque Prairie Park on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., with the community invited to […]
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Ogalla Statement on Asylum Grant Application
By Judy Ogalla As the Chair of the Will County Board, I support Mayor D’Arcy’s request to have Joliet Township withdraw their asylum grant application. I am very concerned the County’s Health Department, the Sheriff’s Department, as well as many other county departments can efficiently and monetarily support thousands of asylum seekers. In my opinion, […]