Newly created board elects first president and secretary; establishes bylaws. The Will County Community Mental Health Board held their first meeting to elect officers and establish bylaws. This marks the first key step for the newly created board to establish their plan to evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County, including the […]
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Leader Haas Promotes Preparation for Severe Weather
As March 6 through 10 was Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) promoted preparation and being ready for when severe weather strikes in the 79th District. “The 79th District includes Chicago southland, farmland, and big towns, like Kankakee and Bourbonnais, but we all need to be prepared for […]
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Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching Quickly; Options Still Available!
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry encourages all eligible Will County residents to register to vote for the upcoming Consolidated Election and reminds everyone registration deadlines rapidly are approaching. The last day to register to vote in person or by mail was March 7, but online registration is open through Sunday, March 19. The Will […]
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The Knowledge Exchange, March 9
The Potpourri Lecture Series through the Park Forest Library offers stimulating and thought provoking, as well as entertaining, programming and is co-organized by participants of The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) and often includes guest lecturers and presenters from TKE and Governors State University. This Thursday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m., TKE will present “What’s Old is […]
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News from Sen. Joyce
February was an important month for our state and national history. We celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Presidents Day, and Black History Month, among other notable milestones. There are many quotes from Mr. Lincoln that have resonated throughout history. But I think this one rings true in Springfield: “If you would win a man to your […]
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Rep. Haas Honors Local Business for February Spotlight
State Representative Jackie Haas continues to recognize local businesses in the 79th District with her monthly local business spotlight. For February, Rep. Haas recognized Labas Latte & Vino in Monee, a family business sharing their love for coffee and wine. Rep. Haas presented a certificate of recognition to owners Paul Scheetz and Ema Butauskaite to […]
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Village Woods Celebrates ‘Letter to an Elder Day’
February 26 was National Letter to an Elder Day, and Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living loves to celebrate. Once again, partnering with Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park and Faith URC Girl’s Club, each resident received and was delivered a personal letter to brighten their day. Loretta H. said, “How did he […]
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Adding Medical Simulator, Behavioral Telehealth Program
Funding secured by U.S. Rep. Kelly, U.S. Sens. Durbin and Duckworth. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will open a medical simulation center in mid-2023 and add behavioral telehealth to its emergency department thanks, in part, to funding secured by Illinois U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois’ 2nd Congressional […]
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It’s Time to Spring Ahead!
Daylight Savings Time will return to the area at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Before retiring on Saturday, be sure to advance clocks one hour ahead. It’s also a great time to check batteries in fire and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Matteson Man Pleads Guilty; Receives 34-Year Prison Sentence
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Joseph Stozek, 39, of Matteston, pled guilty recently to one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (a Class X Felony, Category A) in front of Circuit Judge Vincent Cornelius. Stozek was sentenced to 34 years in prison and lifetime registration as sexual predator. He also […]