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Verona-Kinsman gathers for walk in memory of longtime fire chief

Published by admin on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 12:17pm

In 2013, Verona-Kinsman Fire Chief Paul Anderson retired from the department after 39 years of service, 25 of which were spent as chief, due to his failing health. He was experiencing weakness in his foot, which led him to several doctors, countless tests and eventually, in early 2017, to Chicago where he received a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).     
Anderson passed away April 26, after a brief battle with this neuromuscular disease. He was 71.

McTeacher’s Night had a successful outcome

Published by admin on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 2:18pm

 

Chicagoland Speedway to support PAWS Chicago with donation drive in the name of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Published by admin on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:59am

JOLIET, Ill. (September 12, 2017) — In recognition of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s final season of full-time racing, Chicagoland Speedway has partnered with PAWS Chicago to pay tribute to his remarkable achievements both on and off the track. Taking Earnhardt’s deep love for his dogs into consideration, a donation drive will be held in his honor during the NASCAR Cup Series weekend Sept. 14-17.
 

Reed-Custer Homecoming 2017

Published by admin on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:56am

Despite a rough loss to Peotone on Friday night, the Reed-Custer Comets spent a week of fun and celebration marking Homecoming 2017, Sept. 5-9.

This year's Homecoming included once again the annual Homecoming parade, which brought out students from Reed-Custer Elementary, Middle School, and High School to celebrate, all showing their Comet Pride.

Photos from this year's parade can be found in the Sept. 13 edition of the Braidwood Journal.

RC Industrial Tech program gets industry support

Published by admin on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:47am

The new school year is just a few weeks in, but already the Industrial Technology department at Reed-Custer High School has gained a plethora of industry support, as students learn real life applications for their industrial tech education.

Since the start of the year, the department at RCHS has received support from six industrial technology businesses.

Franklin International has donated TiteBond 2 Adhesive to students in the industrial technology classes.

Construction begins at K-Mine Park

Published by admin on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:42am

Folks headed out for an afternoon at Godley’s popular park will notice a lot of changes starting this week.

Construction is underway at the town’s K-Mine Park, as the Godley Park District finally breaks ground on an anticipated project set to upgrade both the grounds and the building at the 47-acre park.

“They’re going to get started on the drainage and on the roof at the same time,” said Ken Sorensen, the district’s executive director.

Crayons, construction paper and caring

Published by admin on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 8:46pm
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, leaving much of Houston under water, while Hurricane Irma decimated the Caribbean and tore apart communities all across Florida early this week. While residents in the affected areas focus on survival, the rest of the nation has mobilized a massive relief effort. From a nationwide telethon to the smallest supply drive, Americans are showing how much they care.

Real help for addiction comes to Wilmington

Published by admin on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 8:01pm

    The Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community and its partners, Riverside Medical Center Wilmington and AMT Counseling, are offering real help for individuals trying to recover from an addiction to alcohol or opioids.

Council authorizes new stop sign

Published by admin on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 7:58pm
   At the request of School District 209-U, the Wilmington City Council has authorized the installation of a stop sign on South Joliet Street at Laurel Street.
    The intersection is immediately north of the entrance to the campus of the middle and intermediate schools.

Farm to table

Published by admin on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 5:15pm