Braidwood Journal

Search continues for missing Shadow Lakes woman

Published by admin on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 6:16pm

Police are searching the area for an elderly woman who left her Shadow Lakes home between Sunday night and Monday morning and has not been seen since.

Kim Ellen “Kay” Gray, 73, was reported missing from her home at 104 Smallmouth Lane at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 12.

Gray is a Korean American female, 5-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 130 pounds. She suffers with dementia. Police believe she may have wandered away from her home on Sunday evening.

A “Perfect” solution for pets in need

Published by admin on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 7:11pm

Some folks consider a pet just another member of the family.

It’s a sentiment that couldn’t be more accurate for a Braidwood woman who has stepped up efforts to keep local animals safe and loved.

Kirstie Knaeble moved to Braidwood with her husband from South Carolina in 2015. And she didn’t just bring with her a southern accent. The mom and animal lover also brought a desire to fill a need in the community — to help take care of pets who have been abandoned, neglected, or just need a home.

Fishing for a Cure raises $50,000 for BAHCC

Published by admin on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 7:08pm

It’s been 16 years since Exelon’s Braidwood Station first took a Saturday on the lake and turned it into a charity event.

On June 3, representatives from the plant hosted dozens of anglers to again raise funds, this time benefiting a cause that is essential to Braidwood.

The 16th Annual “Fishing for a Cure” charity bass tournament attracted fishermen from across the Midwest. The funds from this year’s tournament mean that since its inception, the charity event has raised more than a half million dollars for charitable causes.

School’s out for good at RCIS

Published by admin on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 7:06pm

The abatement crews are hard at work at Reed-Custer Intermediate School, safely pulling out asbestos contained in some roofing and flooring of the 88-year- old building.

But before the school was shuttered for good, residents got a chance to roam the halls one last time.

RCIS was open to the public for a last look around on June 1 and 2.

“We did have a lot of people who were able to come in and take a look,” said Superintendent Mark Mitchell. “We were able to give some things away.”

CVS Pharmacy to acquire Doc's Drugs

Published by admin on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 4:13pm

 

Forest Preserve District Seeks Help in Identifying Men in Connection with Old Plank Road Trail Incident

Published by admin on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 11:26am
Forest Preserve District of Will County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who are wanted for questioning in connection with a recent incident on the Old Plank Road Trail (OPRT) in New Lenox.
 
Police are distributing a photo of the two men that was taken from a security camera at a Frankfort business. Anyone who has information on these men or their whereabouts is asked to contact Forest Preserve police at 815-722-5473.
 

New elementary school near completion

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:23pm

Students exited the halls of the Reed-Custer intermediate and primary schools for the last time on Monday, May 22.

With the end of the school year comes the end of an era — the district’s two schools that housed grades preK through 5 will be closed, and the new Reed-Custer Elementary School will open its doors this fall.

Superintendent Mark Mitchell gave an update on the construction of the new school to the Board of Education on May 17. The new two-story structure between School and Walker Streets is near completion.

Braidwood pays respect to military on Memorial Day

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:15pm

Sunny skies and pleasant temperatures made for a picture perfect Monday morning as nearly 200 folks came out to mark Memorial Day at the Reed Township Veterans Memorial in Braidwood.

The annual Memorial Day ceremony and laying of a wreath at the memorial brought out residents and local dignitaries, paying their respect to those who paid the ultimate price while  defending our country.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh spoke to the crowd, noting the importance of having respect for the members of the military.

City extends olive branch to homeowners

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:12pm

A Braidwood couple looking to spruce up their aging home has reached a truce with the city, but not before asking members of the City Council one more time about the problems with their permit application.

Chris and Kim Earling want to rehab a 1960s-era home at the corner of First and Mitchell streets. But their efforts to clean up the property and fix their home came to a halt after a disagreement with the city’s building inspector.

No-go for early graduation

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:02pm

After several months of talking it over, the Reed-Custer Board of Eduction has decided not to put an official early graduation policy on the books.

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Christine Nelson told members of the Board of Education on May 17 that the district would like to keep current policies in place when it comes to handing out diplomas.