Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo, for new and expectant parents, on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Olympia Fields County Club – 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields. The event features a breakfast buffet, […]
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NWSA World Series Returning to Chicago Southland
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), visionaries in creating and implementing adaptive programming for people with disabilities, once again has been selected to host the 2023 Wheelchair Softball World Series at Ozinga Field in Crestwood on August 3-5. All genders will be represented in this adult division event, with the Juniors competing August 5-6. “LWSRA […]
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Crete Woman’s Club Hosting 32nd Garden Walk; Get Tickets Now!
Crete Woman’s Club proudly announces its 32nd year of beautiful garden walks. Five lovely gardens will grace the 2023 “A Day in the Country.” Two Crete gardens, two Monee gardens, and one Steger garden will be showcased displaying nature’s beauty, along with each gardener’s designs, whimsy, and knowledge. Gardens may be previewed on Tuesday evening, […]
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Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing
This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages eight-to-20. For the past 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly summer camp, held at YMCA Camp Duncan in […]
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Will County Announces $43 Million in ARPA Grant Awards
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Board leadership announced the awarded allocation of $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to 120 local governments, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county. This announcement follows Will County Board approval of allocations at its May 18 board meeting. “This funding is an […]
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Free Food Giveaway May 27 in Downtown Joliet
ShareFest Will County, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant team-up to support families. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 27, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last. “This event […]
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Frankfort to Get State Loan for Water System Improvements
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, May 15, meeting, the Frankfort Village Board passed a resolution approving a loan from the State of Illinois to be used to replace a number of water lines. The Village of Frankfort entered into a loan agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the amount of $1,840,535 […]
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Free Annual Book Reuse and Recycling Event June 2-4
The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book reuse and recycling event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 2-4, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “Our goal is twofold – to promote literacy and improve the environment through […]
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Manteno Native Releases New Illinois Bucket List Book
When Melanie Holmes learned about Reedy Press’ nationwide line of bucket list books and saw there wasn’t one for Illinois, she knew she wanted to write it. As a lifelong Illinoisan and travel enthusiast who has been traveling the state since age seven, according to Holmes, she’s seen a lot. And still, she found much […]
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Old National Donates $5,000 to Trinity Services
On Tuesday, May 9, representatives from Trinity Services in New Lenox were invited to attend a special ceremony to receive a check from Old National Bank for their participation in the institution’s recent Choose Your Charity giveaway to nonprofits. Trinity Services received a check from Old National Bank for $5,000, during a ceremony at the […]