Last week, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to five House committees, and in two of which she will hold the role of Republican Spokesperson. Leader Haas will be the spokesperson for the House Health Care Availability and Access and Mental Health and Addiction Committees. She […]
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GSU: The Knowledge Exchange
The Potpourri Lecture Series, through the Park Forest Library, offers stimulating and thought-provoking as well as entertaining programming. This Thursday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m., the presentation will be “Reflecting on 40 Years of Employment at Village of Park Forest,” with Chuck Sabey. The Zoom link is found at https://www.pfpl.org/events/virtual-potpourri-lectures-5 Please call the library at […]
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Monee Residents Could See Water Bill Relief
By Karen Haave Monee residents could see some relief in their water bills soon, if a proposal from Finance Director Darryl Bulliner meets with final approval from the village board. Bulliner told the board of trustees during a Committee of the Whole meeting earlier this month that a reduction in water rates is possible, while […]
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Monee Police Officers Promoted at Board Meeting
By Karen Haave Two Monee Police officers have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The board of trustees authorized the promotions of Patrolman Chad Blake and Detective Dan DePaolo during the regular meeting on February 8. Village Administrator Ruben Bautista told the board the promotions “would address current supervisory vacancies and recognize the hard […]
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Haas Honors Local Business for Monthly Spotlight: The Swanky Home
State Rep. Jackie Haas continues to recognize small businesses in and around her district, each month visiting a local business and highlighting their achievements. This month, Rep. Haas recognized The Swanky Home, a home décor and gift shop in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas presented the owner, Anna Kolokythas, with an official certificate of recognition from the […]
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been re-designated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the hospital announced recently. “We serve a somewhat aging community and with that comes an increased risk of stroke,” said Vernell Johnson III, MD, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Franciscan […]
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Register Now for Forest Preserve Successful Beekeeping Workshops
If you’ve always dreamed of beekeeping but didn’t know where to start, the Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering an Introduction to Successful Beekeeping Workshop this winter. The weekly beekeeping course will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, February 21 through March 28, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. […]
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Village Woods Achieves Deficiency-Free IDPH Survey
For the second consecutive year, Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living received a deficiency-free survey from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). “Congratulations to the staff at Village Woods for their deficiency-free Assisted Living Survey,” said Megan Tengerstrom, vice president of operations. “This speaks to staff members’ dedication to following regulations and providing the […]
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Families Invited to Kids’ Fair on Presidents’ Day
Plainfield event features interactive activities and local services. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore Street, Plainfield. The free event features interactive and educational activities by local organizations, businesses, and government agencies. “This event […]
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Dueling Pianos FUNdraiser March 11; Get Tickets Now
Gather friends and join in a high energy, all request, sing-along, clap-along, Rock-‘n-Roll, comedy piano show, where the audience is just as much a part of the show as the entertainers! Child Network and Ascension Saint Mary are bringing The FUN Pianos! Show back to Kankakee County on Saturday, March 11, at the Quality Inn […]