The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate his 50th anniversary of breaking Babe Ruth’s record for most career home runs, while the U.S. Postal Service will issue a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
Baseball Hall of Fame to Honor Hank Aaron with Statue Unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp
Posted inSports
JTHS All-Sports Summer Camp Open for 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
Current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students living within Joliet Township High School boundaries can register for a free summer sports camp, which offers the opportunity to select and experience 4 sports programs, build athletic skills, meet coaches, and gain exposure to high school athletic programming.
Posted inEntertainment
Chicago International Film Festival set for 60th Anniversary
Cinema/Chicago is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a year-long series of events and programs including the 19th CineYouth Film Festival, Summer Screenings Program, Retrospectives, and the 60th Anniversary Gala, all leading up to the 60th Chicago International Film Festival in October.
Posted inPolitics
$30 Million in Funding Available to Support Critical Services in Will County
Organizations in Will County are encouraged to apply for grants through the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program, which provides $30 million in funding to support civil legal aid, economic development, re-entry, violence prevention, and youth development services and programs in underserved areas.
Posted inEducation
Joliet Central and West High School Student of the Month April 2024
Joliet Township High School Students of the Month are nominated and selected based on character, responsibility, and academic performance or improvement.
Posted inNews
Hardiman calls for fair mediation and community unity in Dolton
Tio Hardiman, a former Dolton property owner and candidate for governor, is offering his services to mediate the current impasse between Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the Dolton Village Board, free of charge, to restore trust in leadership and unity in the community.
Posted inHealth
Study links Intermittent fasting to increased heart risks, draws skepticism from experts
Intermittent fasting has been linked to an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, but medical professionals caution against placing too much weight on the study’s findings due to its limitations.
Posted inLocal
Romeoville chooses the library for third Holiday Ornament
Romeoville library officials released their 2024 Romeoville Holiday Ornament, a library book celebrating the Romeoville branch of the White Oak Library District, which will be available for purchase ($15) in person at Village Hall and the Recreation Center starting April 29 until sold out.
Posted inLocal
Primary final vote results have been determined
The Will County Clerk’s Office released official results of the March 19 primary election, showing that several races were separated by hundreds of votes, and that the only close election was for judge to represent the county’s 12th Judicial Circuit Court 2nd Subcircuit.
Posted inLocal
Plainfield library to get a makeover
The Plainfield Area Public Library is undergoing renovations worth $10.5 million, which will be funded by issuing bonds and using savings from the capital reserve fund, and will be closed for up to one year to minimize disruptions to its services.
