The LTHS District 205 Board of Education extends its condolences to the Travis family on the passing of former Board member Della Travis, who was honored for 50 years of dedicated service to public education along with her family.
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Homer Glen Residents Gear up for Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale
The Village of Homer Glen will host its annual Community-Wide Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, with a detailed map of participating households available on the Village website.
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Lockport Township High School honors Travis Family for 50 years of service and seats new board members
At a Special Reorganization Meeting, the Lockport Township High School District 205 School Board of Education swore in newly elected and re-elected members and appointed new Board officers, and recognized the Travis family for their 50-year legacy of service.
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Lockport School Board Approves $3.15 Million Bid for Central Campus Improvements
The Lockport Township High School Board of Education approved a bid for the exterior envelope and masonry work at Central Campus for the summer of 2025 for a total of $3,150,000.00, with the additional work scheduled for the summer of 2026 to complete the upgrades.
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Local School Districts Receive $5.6 Million in Extra Funding for Financial Support
State Senator Rachel Ventura has announced over $5.6 million in additional funding for local school districts to address financial challenges from the past 4 years, based on the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula.
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Comicopolis Returns to Lockport for Its 8th Annual Comic and Fandom Con
The White Oak Library District is hosting its 8th annual Comic and Fandom Con – Comicopolis – in partnership with the City of Lockport and Zombie Army Productions on July 20, 2024, featuring over 60 local artists, vendors, cosplay, food trucks, and more.
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Rental prices too high for many renters in Joliet and surrounding communities
The high cost of rent and fierce competition for vacant properties has led to an increase in rental fraud, with many people turning to online social media groups to find apartments, and some even sharing the cost of an apartment with friends or family.
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Lockport to receive $200K for local trail upgrades
State Senator Rachel Ventura announced that a total of $400,000 has been awarded for recreational trail development projects in the 43rd Senate District to help meet the growing demand for improved trails and outdoor recreation facilities thanks to funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “These projects will provide improved trails so that families, bike […]
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“Diaper Depot Drive” underway in Will County to collect diapers and essential items
“I’m glad to be working with numerous partners in helping United Way collect baby essentials,” said County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. “I invite residents to donate diapers and related items during this drive to support local families in need. We have worked to place donation sites in accessible locations throughout the county.”
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Ventura, Will County Habitat for Humanity invest $250,000 in Fairmont Neighborhood
“By focusing on quality, sustainability, and community engagement, this collaboration will provide a brighter future for families in Fairmont,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “These dollars will help residents in the 43rd District prosper and flourish in life, and I look forward to working with Will County and Habitat for Humanity to make this revitalization project come to life.”
