Formerly known as the annual Joliet Landlord Conference, this free event will be open to housing providers in the Three Rivers Association of REALTORS service area, which includes Will and Grundy Counties, as well as to communities in surrounding areas. The Three Rivers Association of REALTORS, the Will County Land Use Department Community Development Division, […]
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Battery Plant Announcement Brings New Energy to 40th Senate District
There’s an exciting new energy in Kankakee County from our ongoing work to embrace the next generation of technology to power our economy. I was excited to join top leaders in Manteno earlier this month to announce a new, $2 billion electric vehicle battery giga-factory coming to the region. With production beginning next year, Gotion […]
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Frankfort Police Department Getting 4 New Cruisers
By Stephen Nelson At the Frankfort Village Board meeting on August 21, trustees approved the purchase of new vehicles for the police department. At its August 9 meeting, the Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal to acquire four 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles. These vehicles would be replacements of older squad cars […]
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Frankfort Board Approves Infrastructure Spending
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday September 18 meeting, the Frankfort Village Board approved a number of spending items related to village infrastructure. In an effort to increase downtown parking capacity, the village is planning to create two new parking areas. The one at 11 and 19 N. White will tie into the existing parking […]
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Village of Frankfort Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Village of Frankfort proudly announces it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This prestigious recognition reflects the village’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in its financial reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the […]
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McCartney Named MediSked Outstanding DSP of the Year.
MediSked, the leading brand in holistic solutions that improves lives, drives efficiencies, and generates innovations for health and human service organizations, named Christine McCartney of Trinity Services as an Outstanding DSP (Direct Support Professional). This is the fifth year MediSked is honoring Outstanding DSPs through their annual awards program. “Direct Support Professionals are at the […]
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USF Hosting Blood Drive October 3
The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, October 3, 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 (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter […]
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Will County Hosting Waste Tire Collection Event
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host several recycling events in September, with one in conjunction with the Will County Fairground Association. A Waste Tire Collection Event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Will County Fairgrounds, 710 S. West Street, in Peotone. Only […]
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Frankfort Mayor Takes Lead: Participating in ‘Move with the Mayor’ Fall Challenge
Mayor Keith Ogle of Frankfort is setting an inspiring example for residents by actively participating in this fall’s “Move with the Mayor” Challenge from September 1 – 30. The initiative underscores the Mayor’s commitment to the well-being of Frankfort’s residents and his vision for a healthy community. Throughout September, the “Move with the Mayor” Challenge […]