…to property tax relief payments for homeowners in south suburbs. With less migrants being sent to Illinois and shelter populations now declining, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues toward new direct property tax relief payments for modest-income, qualifying homeowners in the south suburbs. “Homeowners are […]
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Celebrate Holiday Season at Frankfort’s Christkindl Weekend
December 14-15, from noon to 6 p.m. The Village of Frankfort warmly invites the community to celebrate the season at Christkindl Weekend on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15, from noon to 6 p.m., in charming downtown Frankfort. This free, family-friendly celebration transforms the village into a winter wonderland, offering residents and visitors alike […]
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Frankfort Trustee Leddin Running for Re-Election
“We need to keep moving forward together.” Incumbent Frankfort Trustee Michael Leddin filed his paperwork on Tuesday, November 12, requesting voters to re-elect him to the village board for another four years. Leddin, who was first elected in April 2021, has been proud of the work he and his fellow trustees have accomplished during the […]
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Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Pictures’ at USF November 23-24
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season continues with “Pictures” on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m. The concerts will take place in Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), on the main campus of University of St. Francis (USF), 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet. This concert of musical “postcards” […]
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Join USF for Breakfast with Santa
Get ready to start the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 7, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., in the Sullivan Recreation Center, on the main USF campus, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. This annual Christmas tradition continues with a delicious breakfast, a visit […]
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Holiday Spirit Shines Bright in Frankfort with ‘Lighting of the Green’
Join in the annual Lighting of the Green, December 5 The Village of Frankfort is excited to kick-off the holiday season with the much-anticipated return of the beloved Lighting of the Green! Join family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of festive fun, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer that will make spirits bright! Lighting of […]
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County Hosting Long-Term Transportation PlanningWorkshops
Workshops focused on long-term transportation planning, with family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects. WILL COUNTY –Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will host three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, […]
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Helping Make More of Illinois, One Job at a Time
October is when we celebrate key job creators and our ongoing partnership to keep Illinois on the Move with economic growth and development. I was proud to join with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association for its celebration of Manufacturing Month by honoring dozens of employers, their skilled employees, and their significant contributions to our state’s economy […]
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Joyce Successfully Pushes for Voortman Steel Machinery in Illinois
State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined Voortman Steel Machinery leadership and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to announce the expansion of the Voortman Steel Company in Monee. “Bringing Voortman Steel to the district is proof Illinois has the tools and leadership available to attract new business to the state,” said Joyce. “This expansion […]
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Frankfort Financial Report Contains Positive News
By Stephen Nelson At its meeting on Monday, October 21, the Frankfort Village Board made public the financial report for the fiscal year that ended on April 30. The report, created by the village administrator and finance director, states: “The village remains in a strong financial position as evidenced by an excellent performance of some […]