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Plainfield residents call for a cease fire in Gaza

Plainfield residents and community leaders are calling for an immediate cease fire in Gaza, after more than 31,000 people were reported killed in the Israel-Hamas war, and following the racially motivated murder of a 6-year-old in the city.

State Senators and High School Official Warn of Dramatic Rise in Teen E-Cigarette Use

Two state senators and a local High School District official are raising awareness of the dangers of e-cigarette use among teens and young adults, and are sponsoring a measure to prohibit shipping e-cigarettes to anyone in the state.

Will County Community Health welcomes Genoa Healthcare pharmacy

Genoa Healthcare has partnered with the Will County Community Health Center to provide pharmacy services in one convenient location, offering value-added services such as bilingual staff, personal calls to patients for refill reminders, deliveries, assistance with prior authorizations, durable medical equipment, and vaccinations.

Electric Bike maker coming to Romeoville

Metalrays, a manufacturer of electric bicycles, has signed a lease on a 102,000 square foot space on Southcreek Parkway and plans to be operational at the end of June.

Village of Plainfield and Waste Management Team up for Spring Clean-Up

The Village of Plainfield and Waste Management will be sponsoring Spring Cleanup for Village residents during the week of April 8, 2024. Residents can place household refuse, bulk items, and white goods at the curb on their regular pickup day.

Troy Township to Hold Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th

The Troy Township Clerk Larry Ryan is inviting all Troy Township residents to the Township's Annual Town Meeting, which will be held on April 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center.

Get Back Into the Workforce: Senior Community Service Employment Program in Will County

Senior Community Service Employment Training Program provides paid training to low-income people ages 55+ in Kankakee and Will Counties, with the goal of helping participants obtain and maintain permanent employment.

Joliet City Council Approves Warehouse Project on Route 53 Despite Concerns over Truck Traffic

The Joliet City Council voted 5-3 to approve a 295,000-square-foot Arcadia Cold Storage facility on 27 acres in the Joliet Logistics Park, despite concerns about increased truck traffic and the lack of a traffic plan.

Low voter turnout 

Despite low voter turnout, the stage is set for the November election when residents in Will County will let their voices be heard on who the president of the United States will be and who will take legislative and...

Lewis University accepted $500,000 for Joliet pre-apprenticeship programs

Lewis University in Joliet has received funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which aims to increase diversity and access to apprenticeship programs and help participants secure employment and establish a career in the field.

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John F. Kennedy Middle school student’s letter sparks Civil Rights lesson

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.