Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Luckily, the Will County website with court information remains intact, according to Sun-Times Media reports.
The Will County Courts website is currently experiencing down time, following a recent cyber attack, Sun-Times Media reports. Unknown hackers infected the site with malware and additional coding last Friday, Courts Administrator Kurt Sangmeister told reporters. Fortunately, this particular site is separate from the court website site that contains information on Will County cases. It contains basic information such as parking info, judge profiles and driving directions. The website will come back online as soon as it’s bugs are fixed, Sangmeister said. Get the full story from the Sun-Times Media
Classic car owners are invited to show off their vehicles at a Forest Preserve District of Will County event on June 22 at McKinley Woods in Channahon.
Own a classic? Want to show it off? The Forest Preserve District of Will County is inviting owners of classic cars to exhibit their autos in a Classic Car Show at McKinley Woods—Kerry Sheridan Grove—in Channahon on Saturday, June 22, according to a news release issued by the district's public information officer, Bruce Hodgdon. Hodgdon said the Classic Car Show will precede the Forest Preserve's special event, "Music at McKinley Outdoor Concert and Car Show," a free nighttime concert for men and women, boys and girls of all ages. Hodgdon said the Car Show will begin at 6 p.m. The concert—featuring the band "Recycle the Day"—follows at 7 p.m. He said guests will be able to tour the car show before and during the concert. There is no …
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The House Minority Leader isn't confirming or denying reports he may return to his roots as a prosecutor.
State Rep. And House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego may be considering a run for Illinois Attorney General. According to the Capitol Fax blog written by Rich Miller, Cross has been asked by State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka and Congressman Aaron Schock of Peoria to consider entering the race if the state’s current top prosecutor Lisa Madigan decides to run for Governor in 2014. Cross appeared on WJOL radio Tuesday and would not deny the possibility of entering the race. Cross previously worked for eight years as a prosecutor in the Kendall County State’s Attorney's office. The only other Republican to consider a run for Attorney General has been State Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs, according to Capitol Fax. Other well-known …
Standard Bank's Stephanie Coleman will direct a progam called "Identity Theft Protection" at the Minooka Branch of the Three Rivers Library.
A Three Rivers Library program tonight (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) is designed to help you protect yourself against idenity theft. The program—"Idenity Theft Protection"—begins at 6:30 at the Minooka Branch of the library, 109 N. Wabena Ave. The program is open to men and women, boys and girls of all ages, according to Jennifer Lyons, circulation/communications coordinator with the library. The progam will be directed by Standard Bank's Stephanie Coleman. "When it comes to identity theft, most people assume that it won't happen to them, but you can never be sure," said Sarah Robertson, adult services librarian, in a news release. "It's important to be aware and be prepared and it's part of our job as a public library to educate our communities…
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Monday, May 20, 2013
The Will County treasurer has set up a cell phone app that let's you pay your property tax bill or find a drop box location via your mobile device.
The Will County Treasurer's Office submitted this article. The first installment of the 2013 property tax bill is due June 3: What does Will County Treasurer Steve Weber have in common with his counterparts in Miami, Florida and Seoul, South Korea? Weber's office is now one of only a hand full world-wide with SmartPhone apps that allow people to research and make payments using their mobile devices. Weber's office released an Android App for public use on May 13, 2013. The app allows users to review and pay their Will County property taxes, find more than 100 local bank and credit union branches that accept payments, and contact their local township assessor's office. "We designed this app for people on the go," Weber said. "People call us…
Some favor a plan to allow Ketone Partners to mine and develop a parcel at U.S. 6 and Bluff Road. Others are against the project. Where do you fall on this issue?
A proposal to allow Ketone Partners to resume mining on a large parcel of land at U.S. 6 and Bluff Road in Channhon had a number of local residents raising their voices on Patch. Ketone, a Chicago-based real estate, consulting and development firm, wants to mine the property for 10-15 years, then turn the land into a luxury residential neighborhood surrounded on three-sides by a 90- to 100-acre lake. The company's plan, as outlined in a recent Village of Channahon planning and zoning commission meeting, calls for 100 homes to be built, each one of the homes sitting on one-acre lots. Here is a Sampling of Patch Readers/Users Had to Say: Bob 6:28 am on Friday, May 17, 2013 another screw up by Pena and his clowns, everything for the village …
Orli Shoshan, who played Jedi master Shaak Ti in "Star Wars" episodes II and III, will appear at the Joliet Public Library June 1 as part of its 4th annual Star Wars Day.
The following story was submitted by the Joliet Public Library: Joliet Public Library welcomes actress Orli Shoshan from Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones to its Annual Star Wars™ Day. Saturday, June 1, 2013 will be no ordinary day at the Joliet Public Library as it is transformed into the 4th Annual Star Wars™ Day-a family festival of galactic proportions complete with over 40 costumed Star Wars™ characters, games, live music, prize drawings, movie prop exhibits, Star Wars™ artists and more! Last year this free event drew over 3,000 guests to Downtown Joliet. With added attractions and special guests, it is sure to see the same success this summer. JPL is pleased to welcome their first actor to Star Wars™ Day, Orli Shoshan. …
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Residents say noise, dust and truck traffic will be issues if Ketone Partners is allowed to resume mining at U.S. 6 and Bluff Road in Channahon.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Passed by a 35-21 vote, the bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn, who has not yet said whether he intends to sign it.
By a vote of 35-21, the Illinois Senate approved legislation on Friday that would allow doctors in the state to prescribe marijuana as pain relief for severe medical conditions. The bill now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for his signature. According to the Chicago Tribune, the bill covers 33 specific conditions—including multiple sclerosis, cancer and HIV infection—and includes several controls, with a four-year trial program, dosage limits, fingerprinting, background checks and licensed dispensing centers. “This bill is filled with walls to keep this limited,” the paper quoted sponsoring Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton), who urged lawmakers to pass the legislation as a compassionate measure for those suffering with extreme pain. In opposition, Sen. …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
As two Will County Board members publicly announce their opposition, Joliet City Councilman Jim McFarland says the city should decide if it wants to pursue the facility or not.
Two Will County Board members announced Thursday they are opposed to the building of an immigrant detention center in Joliet, and one Joliet councilman is pushing the council to decide if it wants to court the project. County Board members Reed Bible (D-Plainfield) and Jacqueline Traymere (D-Bolingbrook) said they could not support such a facility, which would be built and operated by a private company on behalf of the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a Joliet Herald News story said. “Placing this type of facility in the hands of private corporations is fraught with difficulties,” said Bible, who spoke at the Thursday press conference. The event was also attended by newly elected At-large Councilman Jim McFarland, …
Bob Laird
9:14 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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