Bolingbrook students follow their dreams
Fourth grade students at Wood View Elementary School in Bolingbrook led off the Wood View fall concert with a special debut performance of “…
'That’s why it’s a ministry for me'
Vanessa Bell Armstrong sang at Aretha Franklin’s funeral.On Dec. 16, she will sing at the Rialto Squ…
Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16
Ongoing• Holiday Toy Drive – Through Dec. 16. Drop toys off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fr…
Lockport students participate in music festival
Six students from the Kelvin Grove School of Lockport District # 91 were selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Association (IL…
Lockport library receives revolving art display
The White Oak Library’s Lockport branch is the recipient of a revolving art display.Gallery Seven, a…
Joliet Central alumni leads Atlanta Entertainment Division
When Joliet Central High School alumnus Lishers Mahone III first began his career at the car-rental company Enterprise nearly 20 years ago, …
Plainfield Park District day camp program achieves accreditation
Plainfield Park District’s summer day camp program has received its accreditation from the American Camp Association Illinois.
Local writers group strikes unique partnership with Joliet library, bookstore to promote writing, reading and literacy
The WriteOn Joliet writers’ group is working with the Joliet Public Library and Crest Hill’s Book Market bookstore to promote Joliet-area wr…
Plainfield Park District commissioner recognized for 10 years of service
Plainfield Park District commissioner Mary Kay Ludemann has been recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts for her 10 years o…
Plainfield middle School held breakfast, book fair
Aux Sable Middle School in Plainfield recently hosted its annual Grandparents/VIP Breakfast.Students…