“As an elected official, I want residents to know I’m always available and where they can come seek assistance on local issues or get help with state resources,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “My staff and I are looking forward to greeting constituents and friends at our new Crest Hill office. I encourage those of you in the area to stop by.”
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Posted inBusiness, Crest Hill, Joliet, Local, News
National I AM Day created on the second Sunday of Women’s History Month to celebrate Who SHE is
Registered with the National Day Calendar and set aside on the 2nd Sunday in March each year during Women’s History Month. It is a day when She ROCKS It asks everyone to declare I AM!. The organization believes that whatever follows your I AM___ is your truth and should be celebrated.
Posted inCrest Hill, Local, News
Diocese of Joliet seeking applicants for anti-poverty grants
Applicant organizations or parishes may request grants of up to $3,500, and their initiatives must focus on at least one of the seven corporal works of mercy: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned and bury the dead.
Posted inCrest Hill, Joliet, Local, News, Romeoville, Shorewood
Joliet water study still delayed
The Joliet City Council last year unanimously approved a $87 million bond issue, which is a portion of the projected $592 million to $810 million project. The City of Joliet will share the costs with members of the Regional Water Commission that also includes the communities of Romeoville, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Channahon, and Minooka.
Posted inCrest Hill, Education, Plainfield, Shorewood, State
local schools set to receive over $200 million in additional funding
“As an educator, I have seen firsthand that when schools are adequately funded, students have better outcomes,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “The additional funding allocated to schools across the area will provide more curriculum options, better facilities and other resources to help students learn and grow.”
Posted inCrest Hill, Joliet, Living, Local, News, Plainfield
Van Horn Woods improvement to give families a perfect getaway
“We’re thankful for the opportunity to improve and enhance one of the larger community parks,” said Executive Director Carlo Capalbo. “We’re always trying to find ways to enhance recreation opportunities in the district, and this state grant is a fantastic way to help make that happen.”
Posted inBolingbrook, Crest Hill, Entertainment, Local, News
She ROCKS It celebrated women who ROCK in Chicagoland
She ROCKS It, located in Crest Hill, IL, started in 2017 by founder Joyce Dawkins. Dawkins said she created the organization to honor and empower women. She ROCKS It supports and acknowledges the success of women, promotes lifelong learning, supports non-profit organizations that help women live beyond their past and focus on rebuilding their future, promotes relationship-building among women, networking, partnership, and volunteering.
Posted inCommentary, Crest Hill, Joliet, Local, News, Romeoville, Shorewood, Will County
Wayne’s Words: Joliet quality water source means economic growth
Joliet has a 100-year agreement with the City of Chicago that caps the cost of future water rates. Included in that agreement, as pointed out here before, is a clause that Chicago cannot sell the water system to a private sector firm. That possibility has reared its head again at a recent Chicago City Council environment committee meeting. The committee voted down a proposed ordinance named “Water for All.” The proposed ordinance included a prohibition on privatizing the water infrastructure. In other words, the Chicago City Council, at least some of them might still want the option of selling the system.
Posted inBusiness, Business, Crest Hill, Joliet, Local, News, Romeoville, Shorewood
Joliet’s new water study
The Joliet City Council earlier this year unanimously approved a $87 million bond issue, which is a portion of the $810 million project. The City of Joliet will share the costs with members of the Regional Water Commission that includes the communities of Romeoville, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Channahon, and Minooka. Following Joliet, Romeoville would be the next largest water user in the commission.
Posted inCrest Hill, Living, Local, Lockport, News
Illinois’ active nuclear reactors: What do you really know?
Monday, May 16, 2022, 6:00-7:30 White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL, 60441 Illinois has more active nuclear reactors (11) than any other U.S. state. If Illinois were a nation we’d be #11 in the world when it comes to nuclear power, just behind Ukraine. Years of political and illegal lobbying have […]
