For the second consecutive year, Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living received a deficiency-free survey from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). “Congratulations to the staff at Village Woods for their deficiency-free Assisted Living Survey,” said Megan Tengerstrom, vice president of operations. “This speaks to staff members’ dedication to following regulations and providing the […]
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Families Invited to Kids’ Fair on Presidents’ Day
Plainfield event features interactive activities and local services. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore Street, Plainfield. The free event features interactive and educational activities by local organizations, businesses, and government agencies. “This event […]
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Step Back into the 1950s at Valentine’s Day’ Exhibit
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, invites the community to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentine’s Day,” from February 1 – March 8. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and at other times by appointment. One room represents a […]
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Pembroke Township Natural Gas Ribbon Cutting
State Representative Jackie Haas stood alongside local and state elected officials, community advocates, and area residents at a special ceremony recently in Pembroke Township to celebrate the community’s vision for the future and efforts to advance economic opportunity. A key portion of that celebration included a ribbon cutting, to note the progress of natural gas […]
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Sacred Tree NFP Tries to Make a Difference
There is a new 501c3, not for profit, based out of Crete – Sacred Tree NFP. Founder Natalie Wilson, an herbalist and avid gardener who loves trees, wants to educate and uplift communities to restore biodiversity that is critical to humanity’s survival, as biodiversity provides the air we breathe, medicines to heal us, and the […]
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Dersen Evans selected to UA Early College Fall Director’s List
A total of 501 students enrolled in UA Early College during the fall semester at the University of Alabama were named to the director’s list, with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. These students represent 65 percent of the students enrolled. Congratulations to Dersen Evans, of Steger, who attends Crete-Monee High School, for receiving […]
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Haas Launches Third Valentines for Vets Program
State Rep Jackie Haas is launching her third annual “Valentines for Veterans” program to bring joy to local veterans in her 79th District. Representative Haas invites all area residents to participate in making handmade valentine greetings with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, […]