Get ready to soar high during the Kites in Flight Fest in Ottawa, IL. This two-day event, held from 11 am-5 pm on May 20th and 21st, is open to all ages and will feature kite demonstrations from the Chicago Kite Company. You might see giant fish, giant astronauts, a king-kong-sized gorilla, and more!
Kites in Flight Fest
Posted inJoliet, Local, News
Joliet moves ahead with a comprehensive plan
“Downtown Joliet, with historic Chicago Street as its center spine, has many assets, including rich heritage, architectural character, regionally significant uses, major entertainment, cultural attractions and a vital rail and bus transportation network,” according to the draft scope of work. “Joliet has public transportation options in the form of buses, commuter rail, and passenger rail.
Posted inPolitics, State
State Supreme Court weighs assault weapons ban
The Illinois Supreme Court is now deciding whether the state’s recently enacted assault weapons ban violated certain provisions of the Illinois Constitution.
Posted inFood & Wine, Lifestyle, Wine
The Wide Word of Wine: M. Chapoutier “La Ciboise” Luberon 2021-$20-Rethink what you know about Rhone Valley white wines
The wines are bursting with lively fresh fruit flavors, while being rounded and well balanced. Grilled lighter meats or fish like whole salmon or branzino stuffed with herbs and slow cooked over hot mesquite, fresh oysters or sushi, shrimp scampi or lobster poached in butter are great for a light summer meal.
Posted inPolitics, State
G-Pac statement on Supreme Court’s rejection of Naperville gun dealer’s last effort to halt Illinois ban on assault weapons
“The Supreme Court rejected the last-ditch effort by a Naperville gun dealer to stop continued enforcement of the Illinois ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines passed in January.
Posted inCommentary
Addressing the Real Need in Real Time
As someone who’s been organizing since I was a teenager, I can tell you that it’s hard to get people to focus on two things at once. Pick a real need and work on it in real time – that’s the way to win people over.
Posted inNews, Will County
New online store features Forest Preserve District of Will County merchandise
“We hope people will like the items we’ve selected,” said Laura Kiran, the Forest Preserve’s director of marketing and Communications. “Each one is truly unique, fun to wear, and they make great gifts for other nature lovers you may know.”
Posted inEducation
Plainfield District 202 Bd. of Ed. approves new finance director
The District 202 Board of Education approved hiring Richard Engstrom as the district’s next Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at its April 24, 2023, regular meeting.
Engstrom served as District 202’s finance director from 2014 to 2020.
He returns to the job after working in the Hinsdale 181 school district as Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations.
Posted inNational, News
IRS admits targeting Black taxpayers For audits
“Let me start by stressing that the IRS is committed to enforcing tax laws in a fair and impartial manner,” Werfel said in the letter addressed to the U.S. Senate.
“When evidence of unfair treatment is presented, we must take immediate action to address it. It is also important to reiterate that we do not and will not consider race as part of our case selection and audit processes.”
Posted inJoliet, News
Obituary: Jacolb Ammons
Born February 5, 1988 Died: May 11, 2023 Jacolb Ammons was born on February 5, 1988, to the union of Melvin and Anita Ammons. Jacolb passed away suddenly on May 11, 2023. Jacolb attended A.O. Marshall and graduated from Joliet West High School. Jacolb completed his Masonry certification at Joliet Junior College and worked as […]
