Every June, Special Olympics Illinois hosts their big event at Illinois State University (ISU). Much like the traditional Olympics, torches used to light the cauldron to start the games. Beginning the Monday before, officers from different parts of the state run multiple torches down to ISU in a relay race to get the torch there for the Friday ceremony.
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Posted inBusiness, Latest News, Local, Plainfield
Village of Plainfield to revamp Riverfront
“We’re thrilled to receive this grant which allows us to achieve the goals of the Riverfront Master Plan and provide the community with additional amenities along the DuPage River Trail. I appreciate the Staff’s hard work in pursuing grant funding for this important community project,” commented Mayor John Argoudelis.
Posted inJoliet, News
Joliet Township Workfare Investigator helps residents in need
“My role is like a mentor or pastor,” he adds. In fact, according to Stiff, he has been a trained pastor for 17 years. In 2012, he established Faith Ministries. Right now, Stiff said he is in the process of finding property in Joliet for his ministry.
Posted inLiving, Local, New Lenox, News, Shorewood, State
Shorewood, New Lenox receive $600,000 in grants for local park and recreation projects
Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have announced that nearly $60 million in state grants are being awarded for 118 local park projects in Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities.
Posted inFood & Wine, Local, Lockport, News
Lockport Restaurant Week is back in full swing
The City of Lockport, Heritage Corridor and the Lockport Chamber of Commerce are partnering to sponsor the two-week-long celebration this year from quick bites to special menus. Complimentary valet parking will be available in the city’s downtown on State Street at the corner of 10th and 11th streets from 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays and 4 to 11 p.m. Saturdays until March 11.
Posted inChurch, Joliet, Living, Local, News
Community to honor Pastor Herbert Brooks, Jr.
“I’ve never asked anybody to hold a tribute for me,” Pastor Brooks told The Times Weekly. “Other churches hold pastor appreciation events. I’ve always discouraged them on my behalf. I’ve always felt that it was an honor, a privilege and a duty to serve the public and I’ve never sought any personal gain or praise for doing it.”
Posted inHealth
How is Frontotemporal Dementia Diagnosed? Bruce Willis’ condition
FTD, sometimes also called frontotemporal degeneration, is a rare form of dementia. A majority of those affected are between 45 and 64 years old, and it’s estimated that between 50,000 and 60,000 people in the U.S. have some form of FTD.45 There is currently no cure.
Posted inJoliet, News
VNA Health to expand services in new 14,000 sq.ft. facility
“We provide same day care, and they can come in with an appointment or not,” she explained. “We offer annual physicals, mammograms and maintenance of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.”
Posted inEducation, Joliet, Local, News
District 86 referendum leave residents mixed
If approved by the majority of voters, money from the bond issue will be used to replace two junior schools, along with adding four classrooms and a multi-purpose room to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. The bond would also allow the third largest elementary school district in Illinois to upgrade security, renovate restrooms and provide additional technology infrastructure.
Posted inEntertainment, Joliet, Local, News
Hollywood Casino closer to building at new location
Since the project has been on Joliet’s radar since 2008 as the city has been trying to find an appropriate development project for the large site, only Regal Cinema in 2019 has committed to opening a theater on premises.
