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University of St. Francis to host state conference for academic advisors

Event booked to capacity, 200 to participate JOLIET, Ill. – On Thursday, May 24, the University of St. Francis will host the Illinois Academic Advising … Read more ›

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Registration Underway for Summer Camp at the Galowich Family YMCA

With summer vacation just around the corner, it's time to start planning for summer camp at the Y! The top-notch camp staff at the Galowich … Read more ›

Government
Cars line up to dispose of unwanted household hazardous wastes at the GR2012 Sustainability Fair at Joliet Junior College’s main campus on May 19.  In all, 479 vehicles dropped off hazardous wastes from 508 households, giving residents an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted chemicals and hazardous wastes that may have otherwise polluted the environment due to improper handling or disposal.  (Photo courtesy Will County Executive Larry Walsh’s office)
From the community

Hazards no more

Hundreds of people participated in the Household Hazardous Waste collection on May 19. The collection was held during the GR2012 Sustainability Fair at Joliet Junior … Read more ›

News

Head of Will County Forest Preserve reprimanded

Will County Forest Preserve District Executive Director Marcella “Marcy” DeMauro will serve a one-day suspension Friday for failing to notify the district board they couldn’t … Read more ›

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Top 10 things to do this weekend

Concert to Benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s First Ever Women Build Initiative DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will … Read more ›

News, Sports

Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet

Two-time defending boys tennis state champion New Trier will have its work cut out for it to try to win its third straight title. The … Read more ›

Community service
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ComEd Highlights $50 Million Customer Assistance Programs in Joliet

Last week, ComEd highlighted their $50 million customer assistance program with an event at the Will County Center for Community Concerns. ComEd will provide $50 … Read more ›

Schools
JCA's Nicole Formhals, Stephanie Demos and Sarah Morimoto pose before graduation. (Photo by Bill Scheibe)
From the community

Joliet Catholic Academy recognizes valedictorians Formhals and Morimoto and salutatorian Demos

JOLIET – At many high schools across America, being the valedictorian or salutatorian involves cut-throat competition. The race toward the finish line for the highest … Read more ›

Schools
Nolan Hucek (from left), Katelyn Gannon, Jillian Hickey and Austin Kairis earned special awards at JCA's Baccalaureate Mass. (Photo by Bill Scheibe)
From the community

Joliet Catholic Academy's Hickey, Hucek named Angel and Hillman of the Year

JOLIET – Because of their proximity in the alphabet, Jillian Hickey and Nolan Hucek became fast friends during their freshman year at Joliet Catholic Academy. … Read more ›

News, Other, Sports
Palos Heights' Tom Pukstys is an assistant Olympic coach who will bring in some top field athletes to Lisle in June.  (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Big throws at a big show — Benedictine hosts world class track and field athletes June 9

A few weeks before some of the best shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throwers in the country try out for the London Olympics in … Read more ›