The Frankfort Police Department added five new officers to the force during a swearing-in ceremony at the Monday, January 13, Frankfort Village Board Meeting. Officer Dylan Beattie was raised in Lockport and graduated from Romeoville Christian Academy in 2014. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lewis University. Beattie’s passion for […]
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Frankfort Reduces Property Tax Levy, Slightly
By Stephen Nelson While the local property tax for residents of Frankfort is not going down, at least it is not increasing. For the second year in a row, the village board passed a levy at its Monday, December 2, meeting that keeps the current tax rate on property owners virtually unchanged. This is welcome […]
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Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at McDonald’s
Santa and Mrs. Claus are excited to meet you and will be making some holiday appearances at 4 Gen Restaurants McDonald’s. So, mark your calendars for these special visits, which include a storytime and Santa’s helpers: Thursday, December 5, from 5 – 7 p.m., 440 W. North Street, Manhattan; Monday, December 9, from 5 – […]
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Giving Thanks for Extra Resolve this Holiday Season
I have written in this space in previous years the many ways I am thankful as we come together and celebrate our blessings this holiday season. I want to reflect on being thankful for our people’s resolve this year. We honor the resolve and selfless sacrifice our military veterans make each November on Veterans Day. […]
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DeLuca Measure Would Shift Migrant Funding
…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 […]