“Taking this job was one of the best decisions I have ever made,” O’Brien said. “It is amazing having someone with his knowledge and passion as a mentor. He is honest and fair. He wants everyone who steps into his kitchen to leave better than they were before, and he does this every day.”
JJC alumnus mentor’s culinary student to national competition success
Posted inFood & Wine
The Wide World of Wine: Marque de Casa Concha Heritage 2020 wine with Chilean wine master Marcelo Papa
“The beauty about this wine is that there are parts of it that make it ready to drink now. There’s juiciness and a smoothness and elegance that comes through the moment you taste it. I like this wine with grilled meats and firm, strong cheeses.”
Posted inEducation, Joliet, News
Joliet Township High School is asking the community to become a partner
Joliet Township High School’s (JTHS) strategic plan includes decreasing the chronic absentee rate, closing the achievement gap, increasing the graduation rate, and ensuring each student has a post-secondary plan that ensures success after high school, she added.
Posted inCommentary, Joliet
Wayne’s Words: Joliet’s new home inspection ordinance puts landlords on defense
Public comment on this week’s agenda was both confusing and balanced between those who opposed and those who favored two of the agenda items. One item up for a council vote was a rental inspection ordinance that included, for the first-time, single-family homes. The opposition came from two factions. One faction, mostly landlords, objected to the possible increased costs associated with inspections that might result in repair expenses.
Posted inJoliet, Local, Plainfield, Shorewood, Sports
Troy Trojans Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team Regional Champs
“Watching the regional baseball games was the highlight of the season,” said Troy Director of Athletics and Activities Meagan DeGroot. “The boys battled every inning. I am so proud of their fight to never give up and to cheer each other on to a regional championship.”
Posted inCommentary, National
Ian – when devastation happens
Dozens of people in Florida lost their lives to Ian last week. Hundreds of millions of dollars of damage occurred. We can always hope that the weather will not be as bad as forecasted. We can always hope we will hold out, hang on, and survive but bad weather is a formidable foe.
Posted inBusiness, Business, National
Vice President Harris’ announces actions to help Black and minority-owned small businesses
Among a slate of new actions by the Biden-Harris administration, the vice president announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) would propose a rule this fall to expand its lender base by lifting the moratorium on new Small Business Lending Companies.
Posted inEducation, Joliet, Local, News
Study finds community college system fails to produce equitable outcomes for Black students
According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on the state of Black students at community colleges, an alarming 70 percent of Black students experienced food or housing insecurity or homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlighted that while Black students remain disproportionately represented in community colleges, policy barriers prevent the system from producing equitable outcomes.
Posted inChurch, Living, Local, News
Joliet Church of God Fall Festival
The Joliet Church of God is having their first annual Fall Festival on Oct. 15th, 2022, from 3pm to 6pm at 1801 Maple Rd., Joliet IL. We are having an exciting day of food, fun and Fall activities planned for our community Fun for the entire family! 🍁 Food 🍁 Games 🍁 Prizes 🍁 Giveaways 🍁 […]
Posted inEntertainment, Joliet, Local
Pumpkin Fun Run now FREE
The Forest Preserve District of Will County fun run is just under 2.5 miles on a crushed limestone surface.
