Over the last 20 years, the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross has fallen by about 40%. When fewer people donate blood, even small disruptions to blood donations – such as the nearly 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations the Red Cross experienced between Christmas and New Year’s Day alone – can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of emergency blood transfusion.
Gnome lore comes to life spreading holiday cheer at Bicentennial Park Theatre
The 47th Festival of the Gnomes frolics into Joliet on December 2 and 3 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre (201 West...
The strike will be over the recent unfair labor practices of the company’s refusal to bargain in good faith. Nurses at Joliet’s only hospital were locked out of the hospital for four days this past summer after their contract expired and nurses called for a two-day strike.
“This ruling is a literal fiscal bonanza for taxpayers,” Glasgow said. “The Supreme Court’s decision means that the City of Joliet is not required to reimburse MB Financial Bank, which owned and operated Evergreen Terrace during the pendency of the condemnation proceeding, for the property taxes the bank was legally obligated to pay.
Hope and Divine Purpose Transitional Home, Inc and Igniting The Fire Prayer Ministry will host its third Annual Household Items giveaway to the community on November 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Regina Malone as Director of the Will County Human Resources Department. She brings over 27 years of human resources expertise to the role, including 23 years of experience as Assistant Director of the department.
In a historic move, Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy announced the City Council has selected Beth Beatty to serve as the new Joliet City Manager.
The City Council made the decision during a special council meeting held Monday evening. Beatty brings...
he Will County Executive Office is partnering with Christ Pantry in Joliet to host a Community Care Fair on Saturday November 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To look at Mrs. Thompson, no one would believe her age. “She walks downstairs every day for her meals, and she pretty much takes care of herself in her own apartment.” Staff members are available to assist residents, if needed, explained Glenda McCullum, Marketing Coordinator, “but Mrs. Thompson gets around every day on her own.”
Mrs. Thompson is the oldest resident to ever live at Joshua Arms.
Just like with gambling, there will be winners and losers when the Village of Plainfield considers whether to allow video gaming at bars and restaurants at a future meeting.
Not wanting to roll the dice on Plainfield's image as a...
John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth-grader Sofia Mercado wrote a letter to Civil Rights advocate Edith Lee-Payne, prompting her to visit the school and speak to the entire eighth-grade class about her experiences in the Civil Rights movement.
