Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced a jury found Nicole Vieni, 36, of Chicago, guilty of aggravated battery of a senior citizen (Class 3 Felony), domestic violence (Class A Misdemeanor), and interfering with reporting eomestic violence (Class A Misdemeanor). The jury reached its verdict recently following a trial over which Circuit Judge John Connor […]
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JJC Hires New Bowling Coach
The Joliet Junior College Athletic Department is pleased to announce Jeff Bailey as the Wolves’ first men’s and women’s bowling coach. JJC will begin competitive bowling with the 2023-24 school year. Bailey, a Joliet native, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Wolves program. He has coached high school bowling in Illinois for […]
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County Mental Health Board Holds First Meeting
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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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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Health Department’s Dr. Burke Named to Nationwide Mental Health/Wellbeing Commission
The National Association of Counties (NACo) announced 14 county leaders have been appointed to the new commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing, including Will County Health Department’s Dr. Kathleen Burke. The group, unveiled at NACo’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., is tasked with leading the development of policy and programmatic recommendations at the federal, state, […]
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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 […]
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Will County to Develop Traffic Safety Action Plan
Federal and state funding to support path to zero fatalities on area roads. Will County will begin the process of developing its first-ever comprehensive action plan for roadway safety, aimed at reducing fatalities on county roads. The plan will be funded through a federal grant as part of a regional effort to improve traffic safety. […]
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Illinois State Police Unveil New Troop 3 Guidon
Reorganization results in January decrease in expressway shootings in Troop 3. The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently unveiled its new Troop 3 Guidon, or flag, in Lockport. On January 1, ISP reorganized from 21 patrol districts across the state to 11 patrol troops. In recognition of the newly formed troops, ISP is holding Guidon ceremonies […]
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JJC Culinary Professor Earns Master Pastry Chef Certification
Joliet Junior College award-winning culinary professor Andy Chlebana has added one more accolade to his resume. Chlebana now is an American Culinary Federation Certified Master Pastry Chef (CMPC). This title is the lone American master pastry chef certification recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The culinary arts professor is now one of 15 Certified […]