The Village of New Lenox will unveil their newest feature of its free Christmas in the Commons light display: a 36-foot-tall, illuminated penguin adorned with 38,186 LED lights, the largest of its kind in the United States. Affectionately named Floyd, this charming holiday addition greets visitors at the entrance to the Village Commons, serving as […]
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New Lenox Celebrates Grand Opening of New Wintrust Crossroads Sport Complex
The Village of New Lenox held the grand opening of the $70 million Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, which features 31 fields for various sports and amenities for fans.
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Joliet summertime highly anticipated new entertainment, restaurant openings
As summer approaches, the City of Joliet and the Village of Plainfield are hot with new businesses. On Tuesday, the Joliet City Council approved liquor license request for Brava Banquet facility at 671-675 Collins St. Mayor Terry D’Arcy, also the city’s liquor commissioner, said this would improve the night life and entertainment options in the […]
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Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex to Open This Summer in New Lenox
The Village of New Lenox and Wintrust Financial Corporation have partnered to name the new 100-acre state-of-the-art sports venue Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, which will feature 9 full size baseball fields, 22 youth baseball/softball fields and 11 multipurpose fields.
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Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures
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.
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Shorewood, New Lenox receive $600,000 in grants for local park and recreation projects
Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have announced that nearly $60 million in state grants are being awarded for 118 local park projects in Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities.
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Providence Catholic honors Walter Downing, class of 81
owning is Providence’s all-time leading scorer and shot blocker, a record he holds to this day. He was the first player in Illinois to win the Mr. Basketball award and was selected as one of the top 100 players to ever play in the state tournament competition.
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Veterans Memorial Trail to officially open to the community
The new trail section, which includes a second pedestrian tunnel under Bruce Road, grew out of plans for construction of the Veterans Memorial Tollway (Interstate 355), which provides a 15- to 20-foot-wide corridor for portions of the path.
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Joliet athletes compete at Junior Olympics
AIM HIGH is the mission and what the club coaches instill in the young athletes. The name PRESTIAGE represents, Perseverance, Respect, Education, Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Gratitude, and Encouragement. Derrick Moore and Charles Martin are local coaches who assist Atkinson in training the athletes.
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Silver Cross Foundation to recognize First Midwest Bank with Corporate Citizen Award
The award recognizes a local business that has demonstrated meaningful leadership through corporate social responsibility programs, philanthropy, and volunteerism in our community and at Silver Cross Hospital.
