The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host a collection event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, in Beecher. Electronics, hazardous waste, and liquids, including motor oil and paint, will be collected. A maximum of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint will be allowed per […]
Category: New Lenox
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Will County Holding Annual Textiles, Small Home Goods Collection May 6-10
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites residents to the annual Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building, 302 North Chicago Street, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. A wide range of items will be collected for reuse and recycling during the week, including coats, shirts, pants, neckties, hats, […]
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Lewis University Recognizes Gentile, Murphy, and Schimick
Lewis University, in Romeoville, recently announced the names of students who recently received recognition for their academic presentations or placement in college competitions, including local residents Chuckie Gentile and Andrew Murphy of Manhattan, and Rebekkah Schimick of New Lenox. •Manhattan Student Wins 12th in ACCA Calculus Competition: One of Lewis University’s student teams earned first […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Crete, Frankfort, Kankakee, Manhattan, Manteno, Monee, New Lenox, South Chicago Heights, State News, Steger
Healing and Investment Key to Growth in Our Communities, State
“Put yourself in their shoes. Have a heart.” As a member of the Illinois Senate’s budget committee on Health and Human Services, I work with my fellow legislators to understand the needs in our communities and try to match resources to meet those needs. These are never easy decisions because homelessness and housing costs, food […]
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DeLuca Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access
Looking to drive down health care costs and expand access for families, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca recently backed an insurance reform plan that prioritizes patients by cracking down on large rate increases, banning “step therapy,” and stopping “junk insurance” plans that provide no real coverage. “These are needed reforms that recognize the challenges individuals have […]
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Join Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care at Dino-mite 5K Family Fun Run
Proceeds support pediatric care program Runners from across the region are invited to the 11th annual Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care 5K Family Fun Run on Saturday, June 1, at the New Lenox Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. The event includes a 5K run for ages 14 and older and a Dino […]
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St. Agnes Students Raise Funds for Diaper Pantry
Students at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, “For the Sake of New Life,” spanned two weeks during Lent, when students filled baby bottle banks with money they earned by giving […]
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Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Hosting Fall Prevention Seminar
Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy is hosting a free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort in May. The event will feature Franciscan Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Ramil Reyes and Franciscan Health Physical Therapy Assistant Mohamed Rashad, who will discuss how aging impacts musculoskeletal and balance systems, share tips on how to maintain an active lifestyle, and […]
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Sheehan Selected as 37th District State Representative
Recently, Patrick Sheehan was selected by the 37th Representative District Committee to fill the vacancy of retiring State Rep. Tim Ozinga in the Illinois House of Representatives. “I am honored to be the new Representative for the 37th District and serve the residents of Will and Suburban Cook Counties,” said Sheehan. “I cannot wait to […]
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FHOF Family Birth Center Hosting Baby Expo; Register Now!
Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth Center, prizes, gifts, refreshments, and health vendors, as well as information on safe sleep, […]