Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey issued a statement on social media on January 11, with regard to HB 5471 that was signed by Gov. Pritzker last week. Downey is not alone, as several other Sheriffs issued statements regarding enforcement of HB 5471. “As your Sheriff, I wanted to give citizens of Kankakee County an update […]
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New Home Construction Booming in Bradley
By Stephen Nelson The Village of Bradley’s Community Development Director Bruce Page presented his year-end report at the Monday, January 9, village board meeting. One statistic stood out: New home construction is thriving. Bradley saw a 23 percent increase in new single family home construction when 2022 numbers are compared with the total in 2021. […]
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Fundraiser to help buy service dog for Worth veteran
By Joe Boyle Worth officials are asking the community to help provide assistance for a local veteran to assist her in purchasing a service dog. Shireen O’Brien, a Worth resident who served as a Marine, has been dealing with a series of threatening illnesses since she concluded her service. O’Brien is a longtime member of […]
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Palos Park cadet program labelled ‘monumentally successful’
By Jeff Vorva Who knew in 1999 that a group of kids comprising a new police program in Palos Park would be this successful? The Palos Park Police Department’s cadet program is entering its 24th year and at Monday night’s village council meeting, Mayor John Mahoney and Police Commissioner Dan Polk looked back and praised […]
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Heroes still work there
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com Three years ago, as the pandemic dawned, much was made of the importance of essential workers—perhaps especially those in health care. “Heroes Work Here” banners sprang up outside places like hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Some of those health care workers paid […]
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Peotone Library News
Want to use the library’s digital collection and do not have a library card? Patrons my get a digital card through the library’s website on the Resources page, as well as check out online resources. Youth Services January 19: Middle School Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. January 21: Stuffed Animal Workshop, Saturday, at […]
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Aroma Land/Water Preserve Owl Walk January 21
Birding Expert John Baxter will lead an owl walk at the Aroma Land and Water Preserve, 1578 S Heiland Road, St. Anne, on Saturday, January 21, at 6 p.m. Join him for a short walk through the park, while listening for owls and learning more about their habits. There is no fee for this event, […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services Children can enjoy the library’s New Year’s Scavenger Hunt. Answer a riddle by finding all the cow codes in the library and earn a sticker! A new take-and-make penguin craft is available. Pick up any time! January 19, 20, 26, and 27, at […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, January 19 Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. During this independent storytime experience, child spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. This month’s theme is winter animals. Register. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11–adult. Share camaraderie, while […]
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Palos Park doctor pens bioterror novel
By Kyle Garmes Dr. Jenna Podjasek is an allergist/immunologist who trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and now works in Oak Forest, but the Palos Park resident also has a passion for writing. Now, she has combined those two interests to publish her first novel. “Particles in the Air,” a bioterrorism-themed book that […]