The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.
Romeoville
Posted inLiving, Local, News, Romeoville
Romeoville opens improved Lake Strini
“Lake Strini and its views of O’Hara Woods is a stunningly beautiful place,” said Mayor Noak. “These improvements, along with the recent playground renovations, will serve to attract more people to this location and allow them to take in the beauty of this area for themselves.”
Posted inBolingbrook, Education, Local, News, Romeoville
Valley View School district hiring for 2022-23 school year jobs
VVSD is currently making immediate hiring decisions for a variety of part-time and full-time positions for the 2022-23 school year. Current available job categories include Lunchroom Aides, Lunchroom & Playground Aides, Nutrition Services staff, Paraprofessionals, Security personnel, Substitute Teachers, and Transportation Services.
Posted inLocal, News, Romeoville
Race, Place and Mass Incarceration
In his acclaimed book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration, Miller recounts the lifelong burden that even a single arrest can entail in the life of Black families. “The prison lives on through the people who’ve been convicted, long after they complete their sentences, and it lives on through the grandmothers, loved ones, and children forced to share the burdens because they are never really allowed to pay their so-called debt to society.”
Posted inJoliet, Local, News, Romeoville
Joliet Black history project is “Reclaiming the Narrative”
Cremin, who manages the History Center and whose fields of research include state and local history, received funding for the project through a grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. “This work not only diversifies our historical collection,” he said. “It also gives voice and context to our overall history, which we didn’t have before.”
Posted inBusiness, Business, Local, Romeoville
Romeoville reveals new ornament tradition
“This is a very elegant ornament. It has 3D elements to it and is extraordinarily detailed,” described Mayor John Noak. “We are excited to start this new series and we hope this brings more joy to the holidays. We’re already working up ideas for what next year’s ornament will be.”
Posted inBusiness, Business, Living, Local, Romeoville
New senior housing concept proposed in Romeoville
“We look forward to this project as another housing option for the region’s aging population,” said Mayor John Noak.
With this project will come the completion of the bike path along Airport Road. A large landscape buffer is being proposed along the south property line adjacent to the Fieldstone Townhomes.
Posted inBolingbrook, Food & Wine, Local, News, Romeoville
Romeoville restaurant makes list of America’s Best Restaurants
“We are a small place without a big staff,” said Kawa. “Customer service is key here. We take your name when you order, and we do not give you a number. Customer service has gone out the window today. The key to a friendly staff is it brings customers back.”
Posted inEducation, Joliet, News, Romeoville, Shorewood
Student loan relief gives local residents hope
“I have been working for several years in my field, and I did repay some of my loans,” he said. “This loan relief will go a long way in helping me because I thought owning a house was something I could never do. Others around my age are struggling to repay our loans because it is so high. People forget that I may have a good paying job, but I have to pay for rent, car payment and my student loans. This at least helps me.”
Posted inJoliet, Local, Lockport, News, Romeoville
Interactive Route 66 sign parked at Romeoville Athletic & Event Center
“Route 66 is famous all over the world and we are tremendously lucky that we can be a community situated along this legendary American attraction,” said Mayor John Noak. “We are proud to display the Route 66 sign and thank the State of Illinois and the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau for providing us with this marker.”
