The Village of Frankfort is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated “Fire and Ice” Winter Social, an electrifying event set to warm hearts and taste buds alike, returns on Saturday, February 3, in downtown Frankfort. As part of the festivities, the village will host a Chili Cook-Off that promises to be the highlight of the event. […]
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Rep. Ozinga Honors Shark Shredding as December’s Local Business Highlight
For his December local business highlight, State Rep. Tim Ozinga chose to highlight Shark Shredding in Mokena. Rep. Ozinga spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “I am proud to honor Shark Shredding and Document Management Services, Inc., as my December Local […]
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Will County Animal Control Offering Free Microchipping in December
The Will County Animal Control Department is offering free microchipping services to dogs and cats owned by county residents throughout December as part of their “Home for the Holidays” Program. “We’re hoping to incentivize pet owners to microchip their pets,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “Having pets microchipped, with updated tags, helps ensure they […]
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‘Christmas at Augustana’ Features Local Students
The Augustana College Department of Music recently presented Christmas at Augustana. More than 200 student musicians took the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Presented by Quad City Bank and Trust, “Christmas at Augustana” has thrilled audiences since 2008. The performance features the […]
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Sen. Joyce: Modernizing Thinking, Technology to Power Future
Creating public policy requires constantly adapting what we have done before to what we need to do today and for tomorrow. Sometimes, that means rethinking a position that can hit close to home. Since 1987, Illinois has had in place a moratorium on additional construction of nuclear power generation facilities. Concerns about the hazards of […]
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Support USF’s ‘Francis Fund’ Giving Tuesday, November 28
If you ever wanted to support the pursuit of a higher education for students at the University of St. Francis (USF), you have the opportunity to do so on Tuesday, November 28, a day known globally as Giving Tuesday. Join fellow Saints worldwide as they come together to celebrate USF students and encourage giving to […]
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Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green […]
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Will County Offering Fire Extinguisher Recycling
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division is offering free fire extinguisher recycling, with year-round drop-off locations available in New Lenox, Peotone, and Wheatland Township. “Homeowners and businesses should frequently check the expiration date on fire extinguishers,” said County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This service offers an environmentally friendly option for recycling those expired […]
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Seeking Organizations for Summer ‘24 Internship Program
Has your organization struggled to find talent; have you tried to launch your own intern program, but with difficulty; or are you looking to engage more of your community? The Will County Center for Economic Development is seeking organizations interested in participating in its summer 2024 internship program. The program is designed to give students […]
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USF Students Learn Impact of Random Acts of Kindness Courtesy of ‘Jay It Forward’
“It would seem wrong not to carry on with the passion that Jay had to make people smile.” – Jay It Forward On Monday, September 25, more than 200 students at the University of St. Francis (USF) personally experienced the positive impact random acts of kindness can create. The students were recipients of gifts cards, […]