Recently, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas sent a letter to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Secretary Mario Treto urging IDFPR to address issues with application delays and communication with applicants for behavioral health licenses. “We are in the midst of a mental health and substance use crisis that are heightened with […]
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Red Cross Blood Drive September 12, Register Now!
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the University of St. Francis, on Tuesday, September 12, from 1 to 6 p.m. The drive, which is open to the public, will be held in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. You […]
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Empower Your Workforce Workshop!
The Will County Center for Economic Development (CED) will host a workshop on sparking Manufacturing Success in Will County, on Tuesday, August 22, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with networking and coffee, followed by opening remarks and introductions at 8 a.m., and the expert roundtable and panel discussion from 8:25 to 9:30 a.m., at Joliet Junior […]
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WCWC Releases August Job Fair and Training Calendar
The Workforce Services Division of Will County released its August schedule of events, workshops, job fairs, and Mobile Workforce Center locations. Job seekers can attend the Lockport Township Job Fair on Tuesday, August 29, from 1-5 p.m., at the Lockport Township Offices, 1463 S Farrell Road, Lockport. Register for the opportunity to meet local employers […]
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Franciscan Health hosting Ninth Health/Wellness Fair
Cornerstone Community Development Corporation and Franciscan Health invite the public to a Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, August 26, in Ford Heights. The event features a variety of health and wellness activities, including free health screenings. Information about women and men’s health, domestic violence services, recovery services, senior programs, breast cancer education, and the Cook […]
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Sen. Joyce Updates
Orange is a popular color as the weather turns cool and families enjoy Halloween. But for Illinois roadways this summer, orange is the sign of progress. Gov. Pritzker’s Administration, earlier this month, announced its latest Multi-Year Program. This is the latest effort by the Illinois Department of Transportation to use funds from the state’s capital […]
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Golf Fundraiser September 8 at Deer Creek
The manufactured home communities of Golf Vista Estates in Monee, Gateway in Frankfort, Oak Ridge in Manteno, and Pheasant Lakes Estates in Beecher will host a fundraiser for their state organization – Mobile Home Owners Association of Illinois. The golf outing will be held on Friday, September 8, at Deer Creek Golf Club, with a […]
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‘Solar Switch’ Group Buy Program Returns to Will County
Will County residents and small business owners are invited to learn about the benefits of solar energy and participate in a group buy program to reduce installation costs. The Resource Recovery and Energy Division of the Will County Land Use Department, once again, is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens […]
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MHS Sponsoring Civil War Re-enactment August 6
The Monee Historical Society is excited to announce it is sponsoring a Civil War re-enactment this Sunday, August 6, in front of the Heritage Center, 5210 W. Court Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Volunteers still are needed to man the Heritage Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) If you have an interest […]
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July Local Business Spotlight Awarded to Route 17 Complete Auto Repair
For July’s Local Business Spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas honored Route 17 Complete Auto Repair in Kankakee and presented a certificate of recognition to owners Nick and Susan Angelatos at their business. “Route 17 Complete Auto Repair is just a mile down the road from my district office in downtown Kankakee and a great staple […]