Madison Elyse Events is a Shorewood-based event venue founded by Qiana Turner, offering a customizable space for up to 60 guests and event planning services, with upcoming events including a Holiday Pop-Up Shop and Breakfast with Santa.
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Will County Board Considers Resolution for Free Mental Health Care Program
Will County Board Member Vince Logan has introduced a resolution to launch Will County CARES, a no-cost mental health care initiative for all 700,000 residents of Will County, which has received a $1.9 million grant from the State of Illinois.
Will County Launches Fall Recycling Schedule with “Recyclepalooza” Event
Will County’s Resource Recovery & Energy Division has released its Fall 2025 Will County Green recycling and collection event schedule, which includes collection events for electronics, household items, household hazardous waste, motor oil, scrap metal, and other items, and the “Caps On” campaign to raise awareness about recycling plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs.
Local Catholics express excitement over new Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a US-born and Peruvian dual citizen, was elected as the first American Pope and is expected to be a progressive leader who speaks out against climate change and immigration raids.
Loughran Cappel appointed chair of Senate Education Committee for 104th General Assembly
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has been appointed to serve as chair of the Senate Education Committee for the 104th General Assembly, where she will continue to be a passionate advocate for quality education and support for educators and children.
$260,000 grant awarded to Plainfield Park District
The Plainfield Park District received a $260,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to fund improvements to the park district, thanks to the support of State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.
First case of mosquitoes and bird with West Nile virus detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division has reported that mosquitoes and a dead bird have tested positive for West Nile virus, and residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases.
Loughran Cappel Hosts Summer Book Club to Encourage Student Reading
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer break, with every child who completes the program invited to an ice cream social and receiving a certificate.
Cicadas not pest, but essential to the environment
Experts are urging residents to avoid using broad-spectrum insecticides that could inadvertently kill cicadas, which are an important food source for many species of birds, mammals, and reptiles and help keep pest insect populations in check naturally.
Troy Township to Hold Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th
The Troy Township Clerk Larry Ryan is inviting all Troy Township residents to the Township’s Annual Town Meeting, which will be held on April 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center.

