State senators to choose new president Sunday
The Illinois Senate will hold a special meeting Sunday to elect a new chamber president. Senate President John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat, surprised his colleagues at the end of... — Updated 1/16/2020
Niles News Briefs
Volunteers needed for Boards and Commissions The City is currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to serve on one of the following Commissions: Appearance (must be a licensed architect); O’Hare... — Updated 1/15/2020
Fire Protection District receives grant from Illinois American Water
The Plainfield Fire Protection District will be purchasing fifty "Stop The Bleed" kits to utilize in providing training to local school districts thanks to a grant from Illinois... — Updated 1/15/2020
Woodridge Police Dept. issues citations in zero tolerance campaign
Recently, from Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, the Woodridge Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation [IDOT] and law enforcement across the state of... — Updated 1/15/2020
D.202 sells 40-acre site to Northern Builders, Inc. for $3.6 million
Plainfield School District 202 has sold a 40-acre site that was once considered for school facilities. Northern Builders, Inc. has purchased the land at the northeast corner of 127th Street and Kings Road for $3.6 million. The... — Updated 1/15/2020
Latin Jazz Quartet performs at Downers Grove Public Library
For the last 21 years consecutively, the Suenos-Latin Jazz Quartet has performed at the Downers Grove Public Library. Stylistic music encompassing Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Flamenco,... — Updated 1/15/2020
Village of Plainfield launches online map to historic landmarks
Plainfield now has an online map that provides historic information as well as direction. The new feature is under Plainfield Historic Landmarks on the village website. The... — Updated 1/15/2020
D.202 accepting nominees for CAPE community award
District 202 community members are invited and encouraged to nominate a District 202 staff or community member for the 2020 CAPE Community Award. The CAPE Community Award was established in 1983 to honor individuals who have... — Updated 1/15/2020
Meadowbrook Manor releases statement on case of Legionnaire's Disease
The following statement on the confirmed case of Legionnaire's Disease at Meadowbrook Manor is from a faculty representative: "In response to recent reports that a resident from... — Updated 1/16/2020
Joliet News Briefs
Hoops for D86 Fundraiser- Feb. 1 The Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its seventh annual “Hoops for D86” fundraiser, presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1:00–4:30... — Updated 1/15/2020
- Oakton faculty build automation trainers for new manufacturing course
- Plainfield Park District celebrating 1-Year anniversary with $1 entrance day
- Reform advocates push for tighter lobbying controls
- Will County votes to fund road repair
- Annual State of the Village Luncheon Jan. 16
- Two chances to star in Oakton theater productions
- Residents to give back on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
- Harer Pool repairs will go to referendum
- Foster named Chairman of House Science Committee's Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee
- Joliet District 86 teachers honored
- Rep. Stephens addresses graffiti issue on noise abatement walls
- Plainfield South HS slates 2020 athletic Hall of Fame induction
- JTHS Athletic Boosters present 16th Annual Night of Champions
- April 1 Stand up and be counted
- Jesse White awards more than $1.2 Million in grants to school libraries
- Pritzker presides in Senate presidential proceedings
- Don Harmon, Oak Park Democrat, named Illinois Senate president
- Red Cross volunteers respond to 22 fires in the past eek
Suggs is top African-American Male High School Scholar-Athlete for the Midwest Region
Bolingbrook senior Devyn Suggs is rapidly carving his own memorable legacy. Hailing from a family of athletes, Suggs signed a letter-of-intent to play quarterback at Yale on Dec.... — Updated 1/15/2020
Raiders, Burford, complete sweep of Marian Catholic, Romeoville and L-W East in SWSC-Blue opener
It was Senior Night Frida at Bolingbrook High School as the Raiders hosted the Lincoln-Way East in both school's Southwest Suburban Conference Blue-opener. Lincoln-Way East (12-3, 0-1) gave the Raiders all they could handle as... — Updated 1/18/2020
Plainfield North's Bearbower, Hernandez shoot down Frazier led Plainfield Central
In Tuesday's,girls' Southwest Prairie Conference crossover game at Plainfield North, between the host Tigers guests from Plainfield Cental, the two rivals were involved in a tight battle in the third quarter. Leading 31-22 with... — Updated 1/16/2020
Notre Dame take down Fenwick, St. Viator in a week of East Suburban Catholic Conference play
After taking apart state-ranked Fenwick 58-45 on Tuesday in Niles, the Enterprise Newspapers No.1 ranked boys basketball team, Notre Dame, hosted St. Viator (11-5, 2-1) on Friday... — Updated 1/15/2020
SPC East's Joliet Central, Plainfield East and Plainfield South shine at WW South MLK Tourney
For Joliet Central's Lawrence Thompson, Jr, Plainfield East's Mike Fowler and Plainfield South's Tim Boe, their boys' 2019-20 varsity basketball campaigns have had a few more downs than ups. On Saturday in Wheaton, the three... — Updated 1/19/2020
Hawk girls hold off very physical York 38-34 in Elmhurst
In 1981, the Australian-born singer, Oliva Newton-John, had a No. 1 hit with her song, "Let's Get Physical". The Aussie's No.1 hit, could have been the title of Wednesday night's nonconference girls high school basketball game... — Updated 1/16/2020
Plainfield East defeats Minooka in a conference battle
With the departure of seven seniors from the 2018-19 Minooka roster, there's been no secret that they have been struggling this year. The Indians (3-15, 0-8), hold five sophomores... — Updated 1/15/2020
Despite no longer being in the same conference, Westmont defeated Lisle in a battle of old rivals
For the first time in at least 15 years, Westmont and Lisle going head-to-head was not considered a conference match up. This time around, the Sentinels (5-11, 1-3) got the best of... — Updated 1/15/2020
Mekhi Lunford leads Plainfield Central past rival Plainfield North in SPC crossover
After the Plainfield North girls had defeated Plainfield Central in the opening game of the Southwest Prairie Conference crossover, girls-boys double-header at North on Tuesday, Central needed a win to split. Wildcat 6-foot-3... — Updated 1/16/2020
Trojans hold off Naperville North
With offers from NCAA women's basketball powers, Stanford and Oregon State (No.7), Naperville North's 6-foot junior Greta Kampschroederwas a concern for Downers Grove North coach Stephan Bolt and his Trojans. With 6:11 remaining... — Updated 1/17/2020
MY PET WORLD
Dear Cathy, We've always had multiple dogs and now own a black lab who is 9 months old. She is the easiest puppy in the world to potty train, but I have never had a dog chew so... — Updated 1/15/2020
WOLFGANG PUCK'S KITCHEN
So many people think of sourdough as an all-American - or at least North American - phenomenon. Credit that to the fact that sourdough starters (wild yeast cultures regularly fed... — Updated 1/15/2020
RICK STEVES' EUROPE
Nighttime's the right time - and reservations are smart any time - when it comes to seeing the great sights in Northern Italy. With all the crowds heading for the same few... — Updated 1/15/2020
MAYO CLINIC
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At her most recent well-child checkup, my 13-year-old daughter was given a questionnaire about depression, even though she doesn't have any symptoms of... — Updated 1/15/2020
Dave Says: Keep your dignity and work your way out
Dear Dave: My wife and I will both turn 30 next month. We have two young children, and we make a little over $85,000 combined. The problem is we have about $70,000 in debt. Some of... — Updated 1/15/2020
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