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‘Christmas Golf in September’ Coming September 18

by Arline Adamsick

The 30th annual “Christmas Golf in September” event tees-off on Wednesday, September 18, at Oak Springs Golf Course. This fundraiser for Christmas Day, Inc., begins with lunch at 11 a.m., a shotgun start at noon, and concludes with dinner at 5 p.m. This year marks the 30th Anniversary for Christmas Day, Inc. A mission committee […]

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Riverside Welcomes Tracey Peachey, FNP-BC, to Internal Medicine Team

by Arline Adamsick

Peachey is accepting new patients in Kankakee Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine provider Tracey Peachey, FNP-BC. Internal medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative care for patients 18 and older. Bringing more than 17 years of experience to Riverside’s internal medicine team, Peachey completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and […]

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WCHD Adds Naloxone Distribution Boxes at Veterans Assistance Commission

by Arline Adamsick

The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to make access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug Naloxone (Narcan) easier with the addition of a red Naloxone distribution box at the Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 110, in Joliet. Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and […]

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Clove Alliance Seeks Volunteers

by Arline Adamsick

Join movement against sexual violence.  Clove Alliance invites community members to volunteer and make a difference. The upcoming volunteer training session will run from September 30 to October 23, on Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-8:30 p.m., and on two Saturdays, October 12 and 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with 12 hours of […]

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Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event in University Park August 29

by Arline Adamsick

A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in University Park to provide produce, healthcare services, and community resources on Thursday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the University Park Village Hall, 90 Towncenter Drive. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Village of […]

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Will County EMA Reminds Residents of Safety Tips During Heat Advisory

by Arline Adamsick

The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents to take precautions during an ongoing extreme heat period for the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon to 8 p.m. on August 26 and an Excessive Heat Watch from noon to 10 p.m. on August 27. The heat index […]

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Issert Family Receives Conservation Farm Family Award

by Arline Adamsick

The 2024 Conservation Farm Family award was presented to the Steve Issert Family, of Wilmington, by the Will-So. Cook Soil and Water Conservation District. On August 14, a farm tour was held, and 50-55 people had an opportunity to enjoy a morning viewing a farm with approximately 400 acres. Three hundred of those acres are […]

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Jimerson Found Guilty of Robbery, Intimidation, Domestic Battery

by Arline Adamsick

Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow announced Marquel Jimerson, 29, of Joliet, was found guilty late Friday afternoon, August 16, of Robbery (a Class 2 felony), Intimidation of a Witness (a Class 3 felony), and three counts of Domestic Battery (Class 4 felonies), following a jury trial before Judge Art Smigielski. Sentencing and post-trial […]

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Property Fraud Alert; Sign-Up Now

by Arline Adamsick

Karen A. Stukel, the Will County Recorder, would like to take a moment to remind citizens of Will County about a service available at her office. Property Fraud Alert is a free online service, which enables the general public to register their name or the name of their business or organization with the Recorder’s Office […]

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