If you like bright fruit flavors in a wine, then Rhone Valley Reds are the wines for you.
Wines of the Week: France’s Cotes Du Rhone a treasure trove of versatile red wines
Posted inLocal, News, Plainfield
Plainfield Pride event approved by village board
The mission of Plainfield Pride is to promote the idea of equity for Plainfield, according to its Web site. “We are one community; we will foster a family-friendly, diverse, inclusive and equal community. We will lead the way in the community for all people regardless of orientation, gender, sex, race, religion, or ability (by) working to share common values, visions, and goals.
Posted inCommentary
Wayne’s Words: The 2nd Amendment does not say what some think it does
It seems to many, the most important amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the Second Amendment which states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
Posted inNews, Regional, State
Unemployment claims continue to reach record lows
The Get Hired Illinois, a one-stop-shop website has helped connect job seekers with hiring employers in real time. The site features virtual job fairs, no-cost virtual training, and includes IllinoisJobLink.com (IJL), the state’s largest job search engine. There are currently more than 162,000 jobs posted on IJL from registered employers.
Posted inLocal, News, Romeoville
VVSD Job Fair
VVSD offers a competitive pay scale for all jobs, and a range of benefits depending on the position.
Posted inHealth, News, Regional, State
New 9-8-8 lines open for mental health emergencies
In Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2023 budget, the 988 service was implemented July 1, mental health care and community-based substance use disorder treatment providers were appropriated an increase of $230 million for support services.
Posted inJoliet, Local, News, Will County
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on house Beer built for veterans
On Friday, July 22nd at 9:00 am the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the House Beer & Bourbon Built will take place at 2525 Black Rd. in Joliet. The community is invited to join. Volunteer groups are signing up now to take part in the construction of this home.
Posted inNews, Regional, State
Legislation filed to hold consenting parents criminally liable for firearm damages perpetrated by their children with FOID Cards
The Firearm Owners Identification Card Act states that individuals must be 21 years old to apply for a FOID card. Individuals under 21 years old must meet certain requirements and have the written consent of their parents or legal guardians who are eligible to also possess a FOID card.
Posted inHealth, Politics, Regional, State
Consumer Alert: AG urges people to protect their digital privacy when seeking reproductive information
“Women have a right to use web-based tools to seek reproductive health care without worrying that their data or location is being shared with third parties. I strongly encourage people to review my office’s free guidance to limit the personal data that can be collected and shared with others.”
Posted inLiving, Local, News, Romeoville
Romeoville wraps up First Youth Fire Camp
Hosting a fun summer camp for kids is always a positive, but there is another, longer term benefit. In recent years, it has become harder and harder to find firefighter/paramedics to fill open positions. This camp gives kids an extended look at what the job is like and just may spark interest in them to pursue the job when they get older.
