The American Legion Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Post #241 honored Joliet’s Black veterans recently at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. At the event, post members, many of which are Vietnam veterans, presented a memorial to pay their respect for the soldiers who are buried there. “We felt humble that we were able to do something to represent our vets that passed on,” said James Shaw, a post member. “We were elated to still be alive.”
Black veteran’s take spotlight in Buffalo Soldiers’ Memorial
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Record number of attendees at Will County Green's "Catapult a Pumpkin"
Romeoville – Will County Green recorded the highest number of attendees at their seventh annual “Catapult a Pumpkin” recycling event at Lewis University on Saturday, Nov. 6. The event offered residents an opportunity to dispose of pumpkins, electronics, and documents in an environmentally friendly manner. The event, which began at the Will County Office Building in 2014, has grown in both participation and services offered. This year, a record 335 cars pulled in to participate at one or all three free services offered.
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Democrats, Republicans at odds over new district map
They argued over it and with little, if any, agreement across the aisle the Will County board voted along straight party lines in favor of a new 11-district map. The board voted 14-12 on the new 11-district map for 2022 that will result in two county board members per district and four less than there are now with the current 13-district map. Some Republicans on the board accused Democrats with “gerrymandering,” to get the map the way they wanted, which brought vehement disagreement from Democrats. Board member Jacqueline Traynere (D-Bolingbrook) said she got tired of hearing the “constant barrage of accusing us of gerrymandering. “This is about changes in our population,” Traynere said in support of the new map.
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COVID vaccine clinics open for children in Will County
Valley View School Community Unit School District 365U and the Will County Health Department are joining together to offer a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic open to all members of the community 5-11 years old. This clinic will administer the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccination.
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Salvation Army’s Red Kettles return
The Times Weekly – Newswire The bells will soon be ringing, as the first of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles were brought out in Chicago and the suburbs on Monday, November 8. Bell ringers will collect donations at the iconic Red Kettles, beginning at area Jewel-Osco and Hobby Lobby stores this week. The Red Kettle campaign kicks off as thousands of Illinoisans are still experiencing the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and struggling to stay in their homes. More than 200,000 households in Illinois are behind on rent, according to Policy Link. The Salvation Army has seen an increase in requests for emergency financial assistance in the last 18 months, a need that’s only expected to grow substantially since the lifting of the state’s eviction moratorium last month.
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No changes in tax for Plainfield residents
During these times of uncertainty, at least one thing is not changing, a property tax increase for Plainfield resident’s next year.
The board on Monday reviewed the proposed 2021 tax levy calculations that maintains the 2020 overall levy rate of .4669. Based on preliminary equalized assessed valuation (EAV) estimates, the ordinance reflects a total property tax request of $7.75 million, according to Traci Pleckham, interim village administrator. However, the actual dollar amount the village will receive is anticipated to be less. She told the board the levy rate has remained unchanged for the past eight years.
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Judge Fired After Saying George Floyd ‘Got What He Deserved’
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Nearly eight months ago, a 78-page complaint was filed against Talladega County Probate Judge Randy Jinks. In the lengthy complaint, former county employees alleged Jinks called George Floyd “just another thug” and “he got what he deserved.” “I don’t see anything wrong with the police killing him,” Jinks said, according to the complaint.
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EV’s For The Millions 2022 Volkswagen Family Drive
EV’s For The Millions 2022 Volkswagens. Volkswagen held the 2022 Volkswagen Family Drive in Asheville, NC. Mark Gillies, Head of Product Communications,
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New Drift Mode 2022 VW Golf R and GTI
Drift Mode 2022 VW Golf R and GTI. Volkswagen held the 2022 Volkswagen Family Drive in Asheville, NC. Megan Closset, Product Manager
