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Danville, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sarah Evans of Park Forest, IL, was recently recognized for graduating from Lakeview College of Nursing. Evans earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree through the College’s Charleston location. Evans is a 2007 graduate of Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL. She graduated from...

Lowell– Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the recipient of the 2021 Indiana State Police Trooper of the Year. This honor is bestowed upon a deserving Trooper that exemplifies the department’s lofty standards and expectations as related to the overall mission. Leadership, productivity, service to the community both on and off duty, and assigned responsibilities are just a few areas taken into consideration when nominated.

April 21st. Joliet Planning Commission votes to approve Third Coast Intermodal–6-0 May 17th. Joliet City Council votes to approve Third Coast Intermodal–7-1 That’s how fast it happened. Northpoint’s plans for east of Rt. 53 and south of Manhattan Road have been stalled because they need a bridge to get over Rt 53, and multiple lawsuits have stopped any progress. Joliet, however, gave Northpoint the foothold in Will County it needed during a 7-1 City Council vote on May 17th, and Northpoint has hit the ground running. After more than six years of struggle, to the dismay of many residents on the north side of Noel Rd. who woke up one morning to the sounds of earth-moving machines. No door hangers. No emails. No phone calls. No notice.

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter has named Andrew Rasala Jr. Indiana State Trooper of the Year. He is assigned to the Lowell post. Rasala also serves as a school resource officer for the East Porter School Corp.

Joliet residents will have another option for groceries beginning on Wednesday, June 29th. Tony’s Fresh Market is opening along Jefferson near Larkin. The store is located at 1801 Jefferson and fills a long vacant store front that was formerly Kmart. The Kmart store closed in 2016 and had been an eyesore for Joliet with homeless people using the parking lot and outside of the building for shelter. Tony’s Fresh Market grocery store chain acquired the building in 2020.

The Evansville Otters will have a benefit game Thursday at Bosse Field as they take on the Joliet Slammers. The first pitch is at 6:35 and 100 percent of game sponsorships and a portion of gate sales will go to Jacob’s Village. The money will provide accessible housing for...

Matt Fitzpatrick made at the U.S. Open Golf Championship last week. He used a Bettinardi putter to claim his first-ever major championship.

Dunning's Market in Flossmoor will host its 2nd Annual Battle of the Chefs event July 9. Maureen Mader, owner of Dunning’s, is passionate about supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and is again making this gastronomic event not just about the food, but a fundraiser supporting the iCanDream Center in Tinley Park. The organization's mission is to provide life skills and support for young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.

LANSING — A 20-year-old woman died last week following a single-car crash early June 19 on westbound Interstate 80/94, near Wentworth Avenue, Illinois State Police said. Krystale C. Timmons, who had addresses in South Chicago Heights and Griffith, died at a hospital Thursday after the crash about 12:05 a.m. June 19, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office and police.

LARGO, FL—Deborah Lynn Horton Jackson, 62, of Largo, FL and formerly of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Pinellas Park, FL. Born Jan. 3, 1960 in Joliet, Deborah Lynn was a daughter of Robert and Beverly A. (Jackson) Horton. Debi graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 1978, and went on to attend Joliet Beauty School. She enjoyed all animals large and small, but had a special place in her heart for cats. Debi also enjoyed spending time with family.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of the ongoing efforts to rebuild the eastbound Interstate 80 bridge over Rowell Avenue/Canadian National Railroad, in Joliet, a full closure is scheduled to take place on Rowell Avenue, between Linden and Haven avenues from, weather permitting, 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, to 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 29.