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THE SACRAMENT OF Confirmation included a special Mass celebrated by Joliet Bishop Joseph Imesch (retired), with Rev. James Kelly (left) and Rev. Daniel Hoehn, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone. Some 34 young adults were confirmed in their faith on May 5.
--photo by Karen Haave

Bishop Imesch Administers Sacrament Of Confirmation

Karen Haave  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Thirty-four young adults were confirmed in their faith earlier this month at St. Paul the Apostle Ca... read full story →

Crete-Monee High School special needs students, coaches, teachers and volunteers attended the Special Olympics held at Thornwood High School in South Holland on Saturday, May 5.

Special Olympics Athletes Are Truly Special

Dave Fazzini  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Thornwood High School in South Holland was the scene of the Special Olympics on Saturday, May 5. I w... read full story →

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Beecher High School Sports Schedule

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Thursday, May 17 TBA Boys Varsity Baseball, IHSA Regionals, TBA TBA Girls Varsity Track, IHSA State ... read full story →

Beecher's Aring No-Hits Chargers

Dennis Bowling  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Beecher junior pitcher Zach Aring has plenty of confidence in his Bobcats teammates. He has a great ... read full story →

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KACC Students Win State Competition

Alice Argyelan - Kankakee Area Career Center  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Kankakee Area Career Center students just can't help but be successful, earn gold medals and win the... read full story →

Screening At Family Development Center

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

The Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University is opening its doors for tours, in... read full story →

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College News

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Bryce Van Deraa of Crete graduated from Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa, during commencement May ,... read full story →

MBA Supply Chain Management Program

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Beginning in the Spring 2013 semester, the College of Business and Public Administration at Governor... read full story →

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Places To Go

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

JJC Alumni Brunch Joliet Junior College alumni, retirees, faculty, staff and friends are invited to... read full story →

Riverside Displays Permanent Remembrance Of Veterans

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Later this month, millions will celebrate in remembrance of those who have fought for our freedom, a... read full story →

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Letter To The Editor

Lisa Dugan  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Dear Editor, May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. During this month, I would like to raise awa... read full story →

Letter To Editor: Howard On Airport

Serena Moye  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Dear Editor: Is Howard friend or foe of the proposed third airport? I was shocked not to see Bob How... read full story →

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George and Judy Graske

Graske 50th Anniversary

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

George and Judy Graske of New Lenox celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 28, 2012. A r... read full story →

Amy Swanson announces the approaching marriage of her son, Michael Swanson, to Sarah Hall, of Knoxville. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Colleen Hall of Knoxville. An August, 2012 wedding is planned.

Swanson, Hall Engagement

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Amy Swanson announces the approaching marriage of her son, Michael Swanson, to Sarah Hall, of Knoxvi... read full story →

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Seniors Happenings

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

CALENDAR Thursday, May 17 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall 10:3... read full story →

Seniors Happenings

Staff Report  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

CALENDAR Thursday, May 10 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall 10:3... read full story →

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Health Beat

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Diabetes support group The next Riverside diabetes support group meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Mon... read full story →

Better Hearing And Speech Month

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Helen Keller once noted that of all her impairments, she was troubled most by her lack of hearing an... read full story →

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Service Stars

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony J. Kavanaugh, a 2006 graduate of Peotone High School, recently ... read full story →

Services Stars

Staff Report  /  May 3, 2012  /   No Comments

Air Force Airman Bryan G. O'Toole graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base ... read full story →

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Photo submitted by Theresa Gall Fitzpatrick.

Eloise Marie Fitzpatrick Birth Announcement

Theresa Gall Fitzpatrick  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Jack and Theresa (Gall) Fitzpatrick of Falls Church, VA, announce the arrival of Eloise Marie Fitzpa... read full story →

BRAD AND SARAH HELDT of Algonquin announce the birth of a son, Ari Thomas born on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 9:50 a.m. at Good Shepard Advocate Medical Center in Barrington. Ari weighed seven lbs., seven ounces and was 19 inches long. He has a big sister, Ava, age 5. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Nancy Heldt of Beecher. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Judy Stauffer of Algonquin

Ari Thomas Heldt

Staff Report  /  March 15, 2012  /   No Comments

BRAD AND SARAH HELDT of Algonquin announce the birth of a son, Ari Thomas born on Monday, February 2... read full story →

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