TTW Staff When COVD threatened to put coal in a Joliet youngster’s stocking this year, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 94 made sure the young man was still able to enjoy a happy holiday season. A young man named Dylan was scheduled to participate in the Lodge 94 Shop with a Sheriff event on December 4 but was heartbroken when a family member’s positive COVID test meant he would not be able to take part. Dylan’s mother knew how much the event meant to her son, so she reached out to Morningstar Mission, the event coordinator, to see what might be done.
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City of Joliet 2021 Santa Send-Off event
Back again by popular demand, the City of Joliet and Mayor Bob O’Dekirk will host the Santa Send-Off on Saturday, December 18, 2021, beginning at 10 a.m.
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Will County CED to unveil Annual Report to Investors this Friday in Bolingbrook
The Will County Center for Economic Development will present its Annual Report to Investors on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. The event is “back in person in 2021,” officials said. Last year’s event had to held virtually due to the COVID pandemic.
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Including You gives Thanks to partners
Including You, a not-for-profit organization in Joliet held an event November 20, 2021, to thank volunteers, sponsors and supporters who helped the organization during their annual event. Including You is a community-based organization whose mission is to help bridge funding gaps for various organizations who provide vital services to the Joliet community. This year $8,000 was given to two nonprofits.
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Forest Preserve District offers outdoor excursions in December
Baby, it may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors as 2021 draws to a close. Check out these winter programs and hikes organized by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup:
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Will County document shredding, electronics recycling, and Pumpkin Catapult
TTW Staff Will County and Lewis University will host the sixth annual “Catapult a Pumpkin” event from 9:00 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Nov. 6 in the “W” parking lot South of the main entrance of Lewis University in Romeoville. The event offers residents an opportunity to safely dispose of pumpkins, electronics, and documents.
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Joliet Chamber looks to boost region's food and beverage industry
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry launched a new sub-group under the chamber umbrella and will host a kick-off event on October 26. The Joliet Region Food and Beverage Association (JRFBA) was established after interest surfaced about forming a strong and unified voice from the food and beverage industry in the Joliet region due to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Joliet Chamber Initiates Joliet Region Food & Beverage Association
Thetimesweekly.com Joliet, IL – The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry would like to announce that a new sub-group under the chamber umbrella has been created and will host a kick-off event on October 26. The Joliet Region Food and Beverage Association (JRFBA) has been established after interest surfaced about forming a strong and unified voice from the food and beverage industry in the Joliet region due to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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DAV RecruitMilitary Chicago Veterans Job Fair
DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and retain military veterans and military spouses in the Chicago area. This is a free hiring event for all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents. Thursday October 14th from 11am to 3pm CST
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VVSD, IDPH teaming up to offer community COVID vaccination clinic
Valley View School Community Unit School District 365U and the Illinois Department of Public Health are joining forces to offer a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic open to all members of the
community age 12 and older.
