If you haven’t tackled the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Take It Outside Challenge yet or if you’re raring to go for another session, get ready for the Fall Frolic, which began Sunday, October 6. Challenge participants will have until Saturday, December 14, to complete nature-themed missions to earn points and win prizes. To […]
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Available at WCHD Immunization Clinic
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) informs residents the new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine now is available at the Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic. The WCHD Immunization Clinic has the COVID-19 vaccines at all three of its locations, for all ages six month and older. At this time, the WCHD Immunization Clinic is offering the […]
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Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist with VA […]
Posted inManhattan, Peotone, Will County, Wilton
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone. The open-house […]
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Will County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation of K9 Body Armor
Will County Sheriff’s Office K9s Lizzy, Ryker, Malice, Riggs, Loki, Cap, Shep, and Chase have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s.” Vested Interest in K9s, […]
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JJC Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Joliet Junior College (JJC) has received the prestigious 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities across the U.S. for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. “The DEI team and many other departments at JJC passionately are committed to creating a space where all identities feel they […]
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Moody’s: Will County Maintaining ‘Excellent’ Credit Position
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant recently announced Moody’s Ratings has released their most recent credit analysis for the county. According to Moody’s, Will County has an excellent credit position, due to financial management practices and a growing local economy. Will County continues to maintain an “Aa1 Stable” credit rating, which is the highest tier of […]
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Fish Fry Season Begins at Peotone American Legion
Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]
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Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone. The open-house […]
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Fish Fry Season Begins at Peotone American Legion
Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]