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Minooka High School announces Student of the Term recipients
Minooka Community High School recognized this year’s fourth quarter Student of the Term honorees on Tuesday, recognizing one student from each department based on nominations by teachers and staff. The following students were honored: Junior Madison Dicosola (nominated by JaRita Steward, English), senior Mandy Fricano (nominated by Rachel Krieger,...
Glasgow Announces Potts Sentenced to 10 Years for Unlawful Use of Machine Gun
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Gralon Potts, 38, of Chicago Heights, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison for Unlawful Use of a Weapon (a Class X Felony). Potts pled guilty and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Bertani-Tomczak. On August 12, 2023, University Park police...
Boys track and field: Minooka takes title at Southwest Prairie Conference Meet
JOLIET – The Southwest Prairie Conference Meet came and went Wednesday with some of the best teams in the area showing out at Joliet West. It was ultimately a close contest for first place, but only one team could come out on top. Minooka finished as SPC champion with...
Changes possible at Raging Waves after park reportedly switches ownership
Illinois' largest water park is now reportedly under new ownership ahead of the 2024 season, with bowling alley operator Bowlero entering the fold. According to a report from Investing.com, Bowlero has acquired Raging Waves in Yorkville, the state's largest water park that sprawls over 58 acres of land and operates seasonally from June to early September.
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Northern Grundy until 2 p.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northern Grundy County until 2 p.m. Tuesday that will hit Morris, Channahon, Minooka and Mazon. These areas could see up to 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail, and those living in the storm’s impact zone...
Joliet Seeks Neighborhood Heroes
The City of Joliet is accepting nominations for the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award Program. You can nominate someone who has an outstanding yard. Use of flowers, shrubs, trees, planting beds, hardscaping, and other decorative features;. Exterior appearance of residence must be in good condition;. Landscaping must be resident’s own work;...
Second Man Arrested In April 2 Shooting Incident
Dionne D. Neal, 25, was arrested yesterday on a warrant obtained by the Crest Hill Police Department. Neal was arrested in Joliet by members of the Will County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility, pending a court appearance. Neal was identified through the investigation as one of the shooters involved in an April 2, 2024, incident. Dylan Debolt (20) has also been arrested (April 19,2024) in connection with the.
70-year-old Will County man critically shoots neighbor: Sheriff
The Will County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to unincorporated Lockport Township at 144th Place and Rickerman Road for a report of gunshots. They learned that a woman, 45, had been shot by her neighbor, 70.
Will County honors fallen first responders at emotional service
JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) – While Memorial Day honors military members who made the ultimate sacrifice, in Will County, Thursday was another kind of Memorial Day for law enforcement officers and first responders who have lost their lives.Every May, as the names are read aloud, downtown Joliet shares in the grief that families shoulder.Lenore Carroll has been coming to the memorial for years."My father was killed in the line of duty," she said. "Louis Barney. 1954."She was a little girl at the time when her dad, a 12-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, fell off his motorcycle."He went into a...
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway In Joliet
The City of Joliet will be having an Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday May 11, 2024. Friday, April 26, 2024, was proclaimed Arbor Day in the City of Joliet. In celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Joliet will be having a Tree Giveaway. The giveaway is this Saturday,...
Grundy County authorities seize over 200 grams of fentanyl, nearly $2K in traffic stop; 2 charged
GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. — A traffic stop in the southwest suburbs last week resulted in the seizure of more than 200 grams of fentanyl and almost $2,000 in cash, according to a press release from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. According to the release, around 3 p.m. last week Wednesday (May 1), members of the […]
Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns Thursday, May 30
The city of Morris’ summer concert series, Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, is returning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, featuring the Wayne Messmer Combo. The concert series is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights throughout the summer. The concerts will be held on the Grundy County Courthouse lawn, 111 E. Washington St. in Morris.
Opposition mounts as NorthPoint seeks Route 53 access in Joliet
Another state legislator has voiced opposition to NorthPoint Development access to Route 53 as opposition grows to the developer’s attempt to obtain a special permit. NorthPoint opponents went to the Joliet City Council on Tuesday to object to the city’s support for the permit that will be decided by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
3 French Hens hosts first market of the year on Saturday
The Three French Hens Country Market returns to Downtown Morris from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. this upcoming Saturday at 402 Liberty St. The monthly summer market features antiques, artisans, hand-crafted items, fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and a whole lot more. Three French Hens runs monthly on the second...
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