“Everyone in our community can play a critical role in helping to preserve the integrity of our election process by staying alert for unusual activities at or near polling places and reporting irregularities.”
Glasgow Announces Election Fraud Hotline
Required closures on I-80
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that testing to a utility pipeline along Interstate 80, in Joliet, will require temporary daytime lane closures.
Entertainment-Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at the Auditorium Theatre-‘Q’ After Dark World Premiere
Photo: The Company celebrates the music and life of Chicago’s own Quincy Jones/Photo-Dwight Casimere By Dwight Casimere ‘Explosive’ is the best word to use in describing the World Premiere performance of ‘Q’ After Dark by Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at Chicago’s landmark Auditorium Theatre. With an energized performance by the Company and its Apprentice […]
Entertainment-Movie Review-“Tar,” now in theaters
Cate Blanchett is a conductor on fire in epic drama by Todd Field Photo: Director Todd Field (l) answers reporter’s questions about his new film “Tar” starring Cate Blanchett/Dwight Casimere By Dwight Casimere Meet Lydia Tar, first-ever female Principal Conductor to the world’s most important Classical music institution, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. A gifted composer […]
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Cookies Makes: about 2-1/2 dozen / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Frosting: Directions: Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Pumpkin Pie Bars Servings: 16 / Total Time: 1 hr Ingredients: Directions: Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake Tarts
Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake Tarts Makes: 2 dozen / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Filling: Directions: Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits
Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits Servings: 6 / Total Time: 20 mins Ingredients: Directions: Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Joliet Central High School 10th annual veterans’ ceremony
On Thursday, November 10, Joliet Central High School will honor local veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces at its 10th annual Veterans Ceremony.
Wine of the Week: Orfila Estate Selection Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina-$15
The history of Orfila Estate Selection Malbec ($15) dates back to the dawn of the last century when Jose Orfila founded his namesake winery in 1905. Vineyards were planted in some of the region’s most fertile areas and winemaking began with the same exacting standards that are practiced today.

