Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Illinois State Police say the victim, a Shorewood resident, lost control of her vehicle after being cut off by another driver near Romeoville.
A 34-year-old Shorewood woman was extricated from her car Tuesday morning after another driver cut her off on Interstate 55, causing her to lose control and roll into a ditch, Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Martez Malone said. The accident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on northbound I-55 between Weber Road and Route 53, near Romeoville, Malone said. Although he did not know how many times the vehicle may have rolled, the damage was extensive enough to trap the victim inside, he said. The woman, whose identity was not released, was in serious condition and transported to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, which is the closest Level 1 trauma center. No information was available on the suspect who caused the accident, other …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Officials of the Illinois American Water and the Northern Will County Water Agency clashed, again, at a meeting of the water agency Monday.
Illinois American Water vs. the Northern Will County Water Agency. The two sides clashed, again, at a Northern Will County Water Agency meeting Monday. Homer Glen Mayor Jim Daley asked those in the audience with ties to IAW to identify themselves. He cut off an IAW rep during the "Questions from the Public" section, saying "this was not a commercial" and "we've heard this all before." Both sides accused the other of misinforming the public. Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said the IAW had been furthering its "lies" and "falsehoods" for years. Prior to the meeting, IAW representatives distributed flyers urging residents in Homer Glen to "ask for answers." The IAW said the water agency would more likely raise water rates than lower them and …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Program offers assistance of up to $25,000 for residents hit by a loss or decrease in income.
A local organization is hoping to help keep area homeowners from slipping through the cracks. Since July, the Community Service Council of Northern Will County has been participating in the state’s Hardest Hit Program, which offers mortgage help to homeowners whose paychecks have taken a hit of 20 percent or more. CSC Executive Director Bob Kalnicky said the program is aimed at homeowners who have seen a loss in income due to no fault of their own, whether they’ve taken a pay cut or lost their job due to company downsizing or bankruptcy. “People who are still working but maybe not making as much as they used to,” he said, adding homeowners who are collecting unemployment benefits can also qualify. Offered through the Illinois Housing …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Army Sgt. Andrew Kaufman, a graduate of Lemont High School, was greeted Friday by family, friends, motorcyclists from Warriors' Watch Riders and former Chicago Bear Steve McMichael.
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Kaufman thought he was helping a friend whose car had broken down when he arrived at the Romeoville Dominick's on Friday evening. Instead, the 31-year-old Romeoville native was greeted by a line of American flags and loud cheers from family, friends, police, firefighters and members of Warriors' Watch Riders. "I was supposed to be having a quiet dinner at White Fence Farm with some friends and family," Kaufman said. "I had no idea they had a big party planned." The surprise event was arranged by Operation Welcome You Home to celebrate Kaufman's return to Romeoville after eight years of service in the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart in Georgia. He was honorably discharged March 17, and returned home a week later…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Congressman Dan Lipinski calls legislation “critically important.
The U.S. Senate voted 75-20 Monday in favor of a long-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, following the lead of the House, which OK’d the bill on Friday. The move will pave the way for FAA-funded projects throughout the Chicago area, including upgrades at Romeoville’s Lewis University Airport, Congressman Dan Lipinski, D-Third District, said after the House's vote. “Finally, after a five-year delay, we have a long-term reauthorization of the FAA,” Lipinski said in a press release, adding: It’s about time. This bill is critically important to the Chicago region, which depends on Midway and O’Hare airports for $45 billion in economic activity and 540,000 jobs. It will also provide grants for which smaller airports …
Friday, February 3, 2012
"After 24 years, I still love coming in every day," Paul Heatherington says of his Romeoville restaurant.
Business name: Ats-A-Nice Pizza & Pasta Address: 334 N. Independence Blvd. Owner’s name: Paul D. Heatherington, who lives in Lemont with his wife, Cathy, and his sons, Luke and Zak Phone number: 815-886-5200 Web site: www.atsanice.com Opening date: March 1, 1988 Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday; 10 am. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday Type of business: Pizzeria/Italian restaurant Q: How long have have you been in this line of work, and how did you get your start in the business? A: "Thirty-plus years. I worked as a bus boy, waiter, bartender and cook at Tufano's Chicago for three years. I wanted to be my own boss." Q: Why did you choose to open your business in Romeoville? A: "I had an …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Long-term reauthorization bill must pass to secure FAA funding for projects, including upgrades to Lewis University Airport.
Congressman Dan Lipinski said Wednesday that he continues to push for the long-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a five-year delay that has stalled airport projects including plans to rebuild a 20-year-old runway at Lewis University Airport in Romeoville. Lipinski, D-3rd District, who is seeking re-election, said the reauthorization will create jobs, save money and reduce air traffic delays. In a press release, Lipinski said the legislation is crucial to the Chicago area: Passage of this measure is of critical importance to the Chicago region, which depends on Midway and O’Hare airports for $45 billion in economic activity and 540,000 jobs. It will also provide grants for which smaller airports can …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Five defendants are accused of purchasing vehicles in Cook and DuPage counties and shipping them overseas for resale without repaying loans used for the purchases.
A long-term fraud investigation has resulted in the indictment of five residents of the southwest suburbs related to their participation in a million-dollar auto theft ring, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. The defendants, three of whom are from Lemont and two from Romeoville, are accused of providing fraudulent information to lenders in order to obtain loans to purchase luxury vehicles from BMW and Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Cook and DuPage counties, according to a press release. Investigators claim the defendants conspired to purchase the vehicles and then ship them to Eastern European countries for resale with no intention to repay the loans, the release stated. The individuals were indicted Nov. 10 and …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The organization provides financial, family counseling services.
The Community Service Council of Northern Will County will host a Valentine’s Day-themed brunch benefit and auction next month. The “Let Your Love Shine” brunch is slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Sarah and Joseph Levy Center, 241 Canterbury Ln., Bolingbrook. The event will include brunch, raffle items and live auctions, with proceeds benefitting the CSC. The organization serves Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Lemont, Lockport and Naperville. Formed in 1973, the CSC provides housing and financial counseling, offering foreclosure prevention services for struggling homeowners, as well as resources for first-time buyers. CSC counselors also offer assistance with family issues, parent-child conflicts, marital problems…
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Monday, January 16, 2012
The day honoring the Civil Rights leader officially became a holiday in 1983 and is now known as a national day of service.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 16. For some, the national holiday honoring the prominent civil rights activist is a time to give back and serve the community. For others, it’s an opportunity to educate themselves about King and his life's work. And for still others, it’s a time to just kick back and enjoy the prolonged weekend. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, now a U.S. holiday, took 15 years to create. Legislation was first proposed by Congressman John Conyers (D-Michigan) four days after King was assassinated in 1968. The bill was stalled, but Conyers, along with Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-New York), pushed for the holiday every legislative session until it was finally passed in 1983, following civil rights marches in Washington…
Marie Markowski
3:16 pm on Monday, September 17, 2012
kuppykake1-I don't live in Bolingbrook so, no there was no "...sharp increase..." in my water bill that I noticed. more ›