Get ready to have a ghoulishly good time as the Village of Frankfort and the Frankfort Public Library conjure up a night of spooky fun and magical enchantment at “Ghost Stories on the Green!” This fang-tastic Halloween event will take place on Friday, October 25, at Breidert Green, promising a frightfully boo-tiful time for all […]
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Joyce Applauds Educational Career Grants Funding
In an effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage, State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Illinois State Board of Education in announcing $7.4 million in funding for grants to help prepare high school students for careers in education. “Teachers are assets to our children and schools,” said Joyce. “We need career and technical education programs […]
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Hagen Earns Spot on UW-Whitewater Men’s Soccer
Miles Hagen, a biology major, from New Lenox and graduate of Lincoln-Way West High School, is a member of the 2024 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s soccer team, which will compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Conference for the first time since 2014, as the sport was reintroduced to the league for this season. The Warhawks enter […]
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Investing in Our Workforce, Our Infrastructure, and Our Success
One of my top goals as State Senator is to create opportunities throughout our region. Families need good jobs, communities need strong infrastructure, and our future generations need the skills and pathways to call this area their home for many years to come. Earlier this month, I was proud to join the Illinois Department of […]
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Joyce Announces $11M-plus in Evidence-Based Funding for Local Schools
State Sen. Patrick Joyce announced 20 school districts across the 40th District will receive more than $11 million in funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years. “Evidence-based funding continues to show our state’s testament to provide quality education to our students,” said Joyce. “This funding helps provide schools with the best resources […]
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Issert Family Receives Conservation Farm Family Award
The 2024 Conservation Farm Family award was presented to the Steve Issert Family, of Wilmington, by the Will-So. Cook Soil and Water Conservation District. On August 14, a farm tour was held, and 50-55 people had an opportunity to enjoy a morning viewing a farm with approximately 400 acres. Three hundred of those acres are […]
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Property Fraud Alert; Sign-Up Now
Karen A. Stukel, the Will County Recorder, would like to take a moment to remind citizens of Will County about a service available at her office. Property Fraud Alert is a free online service, which enables the general public to register their name or the name of their business or organization with the Recorder’s Office […]
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Emergency Blood Shortage: USF Red Cross Blood Drive September 13
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall […]
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Joyce Announces Fire Department Funding Opportunity
State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Office of the State Fire Marshal in announcing applications now are being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program. “When first responders have access to new or updated equipment, it allows them to perform their jobs better,” said Joyce. “This grant program helps ensure these services are receiving the […]
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WCCED Hosting Informational Breakfast
The Will County Center for Economic Development will host an informational breakfast on Thursday, September 5, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. and the program from 8 – 9 a.m., at the JTHS Administrative Building, 300 Caterpillar Drive in Joliet. Join others to learn more about the Will County Summer Internship Program for 2025 and […]