Times Weekly, news Plainfield – Plainfield South High School Special Education Administrator Liz Massaro will serve as District 202’s Student Services’ Director for Private Placements. The Board of Education approved Massaro for the new role at its May 23, 2022, regular meeting. She begins July 1, 2022. She replaces Jason Stanley. Massaro has spent her […]
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The Frontier League’s Slammers and Boomers to face off in new The Metra Series
“The price of gas is eating a hole in everyone’s pocket. Metra riders save money and avoid the stress of driving on the way to the ballpark,” says Janice R. Thomas, Metra’s Deputy Executive Director. “We could not be more excited to bring this opportunity to baseball fans and families, and we look forward to providing a safe transportation option to and from each stadium. Like Chicago’s Crosstown Classic, we can’t wait to see lots of fans wearing their jerseys on the train.”
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 inHealth, Local, News, Will County
County Health officials caution residents to be aware COVID is still spreading
The health department offered practical advice to slowing down the number of cases, such as wearing masks when out in public places and be conscientious of social distancing. Additionally, they urge everyone to get vaccinated or obtain booster shots by calling the health department at 815-774-7386 for an appointment. Local pharmacies also have vaccinations, including booster shots.
Posted inBolingbrook, Health, Local, News, Plainfield, Politics, State, Will County
Illinois to open Family Planning Clinics
“How dare the Supreme Court send women back 100 years,” she said. “I am an African-America woman in my 60s and this was something I never thought I would see in my lifetime. This was a protection for women, and it is our right to choose whether we want to carry a baby to term or no. We as women deserve to make decisions about our bodies. It will be sad if my daughter has fewer rights than I did growing up.”
Posted inLocal, News, Politics, State, Will County
Early voting opens at Will County Clerk’s office for General Primary Election
Over the past four years, County Clerk Staley Ferry has expanded the number of Early Voting locations to include the Spanish Community Center in Joliet, the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch in Joliet, the Prairie Activity and Recreation Center in Plainfield, and the Louis Sherman Community Center in Steger.
Posted inBolingbrook, Business, Business, Entertainment, Local, Lockport
She ROCKS It to celebrate Women Who ROCK
Founded by Joyce Dawkins of Lockport in 2017, the organization has 18 members committed to making a difference in their communities. She ROCKS It is an organization that hosts events designed 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, and promotes relationship-building among women, networking, partnership, and volunteering, according to Dawkins.
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JTHS Student of the Month
Joliet Township High School Students of the Month are nominated and selected based on character, responsibility, and academic performance or improvement.
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Joliet West Symphonic Band performs at Illinois superstate concert band festival
The Symphonic Band submitted recordings in February to a panel of university music educators who selected the bands that would perform at the festival. The band performed in the Krannert Performing Arts Center for a large audience and a panel of highly accomplished university band directors. After their performance, the band was able to hear the two 2019 Honor Bands and the University of Illinois Wind Symphony.
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Bicentennial Park Free “Shakespeare and Art in the Park”
This year’s play is “As You Like It,” “Fer sure!” Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (May 19-21) at 7:00 pm, and Sunday (May 22) at 2:00 pm. Audience members are invited to bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating by the pavilion stage. The grounds open one hour before each performance. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved indoors.
