By Stephanie Irvine Hundreds of people turned out in frigid temperatures to welcome the Gemini Giant back to Wilmington at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony ahead of the city’s Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. The Gemini Giant has found its final destination on South Island Park after a brief trip to the moon — or […]
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‘Step Back into 1950s’ Holidays at Park Forest House Museum
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” from December 4 through January 4. A museum visit provides a wonderful inter-generational experience. Bring the kids, grandkids, and grandparents. Operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, the museum is […]
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Parker Sworn-In as Will County Clerk
Newly-elected Will County Clerk Annette Parker was sworn in and took office earlier this week. County Clerk Parker, a Republican, won the November 5 General Election. She was sworn in by Will County Judge Art Smigielski on Monday, December 2, and immediately assumed the duties of the County Clerk during a lengthy meeting involving the […]
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County Board Elects New Leadership; Seats New Members
The newly-seated members of the Will County Board elected their new leadership team at a Reorganization Meeting on December 2. Joe VanDuyne (D-Wilmington) was elected Speaker of the Will County Board, Sherry Williams (D-Crest Hill) was elected Democratic Leader, and Jim Richmond (R-Mokena) was elected Republican Leader. “I’m honored my fellow county board members have […]
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WC Board Holds Reorganization Meeting
The Will County Board held its reorganization meeting on Monday December 2. New Leadership has been chosen and congratulations to Joe Van Dune (D-Wilmington) as board members elected him Speaker of the Will County Board. “It’s an exciting time, I am honored to receive the support of the board and look forward to working in […]
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Free Christmas Day Dinner
Don’t be home alone on Christmas. Community members are invited to enjoy holiday festivities, along with a free Christmas Day dinner, provided by Christmas Day, Inc., on Wednesday, December 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy food, family, friends, and music at 10 locations in Kankakee County. Choose the location closest to your home, […]
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Will County Board Sets Stage for Partnership
Connecting nature-conservation coalition to food and farming groups. On Thursday, November 21, the Will County Board adopted a resolution urging creation of a systems approach for increasing the supply of “locally produced/processed foods to complement global supply chains that may be disrupted in emergency events.” Will County Board Chair Judy Ogalla spearheaded passage of the […]
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ISP Arrest Man for First Degree Murder after Road Rage Incident
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 45-year-old Phillip E. Rogers of Chicago, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon (Class 3 Felony), stemming from a road rage related expressway shooting. On November 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m., ISP responded to a 9-1-1 […]
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WC Board Welcomes New Members
The Will County Board will have three new members following the November 5 General Election. The swearing in ceremony is scheduled to take place at the upcoming reorganization meeting on December 2. Congratulations to Denise Winfrey (D-District 6), Vince Logan (R-District 7), and Julie Berkowicz (R-District 10) on their successful re-election campaigns. We also would […]
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Will County ROE Hosting Will County School Safety Summit
Will County Regional Office of Education Supt. Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff announced the upcoming 2025 Will County School Safety Summit, scheduled for Friday, January 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lewis University, Flight Deck, 101 W. Airport Road, Romeoville. This event aims to unite educators, school administrators, first responders, and elected officials in preparing […]