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Woman of the Year

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 7:48pm

    Shortly after moving to the area in 1984, Barb Kent got involved in the community and she hasn’t stopped since.
    It is for her dedicated service to the community that she was selected as the  2018 Woman of the Year by the GFWC-IL Prairie State Woman’s Club.
    Each fall the club’s membership presents an award to recognize the volunteer contributions of an outstanding woman from the Coal City area. Selection is based on a nominee’s talents, time and energy to better those within the community.

Coal City acquires additional South Broadway property

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 7:46pm

    As the village of Coal City continues to prepare for a major reconstruction of South Broadway, it’s taking steps to assure there is adequate parking within its core area once the project is completed.
    As designed the reconstruction project will result in the loss of several on-street parking spaces, so the village’s plan is to provide residents and guests with off-street parking options.

Wilmington booming with new business

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 7:42pm

    Since early summer, eight new businesses have taken up residence in empty retail locations in Wilmington; in the downtown district, on Route 66 and in the light industrial park on the west side of town.
    That’s good for the community, as residents have the opportunity to shop local and find employment, and sales tax dollars help fund city functions.
    Nearly all of those new businesses have opened, although a couple are still in the works:

Five spot for a shot

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 7:40pm

    It’s the job of the professionals at Oak Knoll to protect the financial health of their clients. To do that, they’re encouraging clients — and everyone else in the community — to protect their physical health with a vaccination. If they do that one simple thing, Oak Knoll will make a donation to support the well being of less fortunate families.

St. Rose serves turkey dinner for over 70 years

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 7:38pm

    A thick binder helps Kristyn Humbles stay on task with the to-do list for the 71st annual St. Rose turkey dinner, which is being served Sunday, Nov. 4
    “Thank God everyone else knows what they need to do,” she said.

Depositions underway in Deputy Chief lawsuit

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 7:03pm

Braidwood’s Deputy Police Chief remains on administrative leave, awaiting the results of an investigation that appears to have no end in sight.

Deputy Chief Michelle Soucie was placed on leave in January 2017, following the start of an internal investigation, according to Police Chief Nick Ficarello.

Ficarello said Soucie is being investigated for payroll theft allegations, but would not elaborate as the case remains open. Ficarello said the state police interviewed Soucie in April 2017, but so far, he said, the investigation is stalled.

Micro pantry helps those in need

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:58pm

The Fossil Ridge Public Library already provides a public service to the residents of Braidwood. Now, those in need can find more than books, DVDs, and educational programs at the building at Kennedy and Walker Roads.

On Oct. 27, the library became the latest host of a micro pantry – a 24-hour per day free service that provides food and goods to those in need.

The idea was sparked two years ago by a Joliet business owner. Jeff Eberhard placed the first micro pantry in December 2016 outside his business, E-Z Auto Sales in Joliet.

Commissioners argue over budget issues

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:56pm

Tensions were running high at the most recent meeting of the Braidwood City Council, as commissioners lost their tempers regarding some budget issues.

On Oct. 23, the council approved a motion to hire an additional police officer, to act as the city’s second school resource officer (SRO) to the Reed-Custer School District. The hire was actually made over the summer, with the new officer taking up his post at Reed-Custer Elementary School at the start of the school year.

RCMS celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:55pm

 

Reed-Custer Middle School celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct.15 to 23.

Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. He died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe.

Coalition assists BPD in drug takeback

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:52pm

The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coaltion (BAHCC) stepped up efforts to battle drug issues over the weekend, participating in an event to help pull prescription drugs away from the grasp of potential misuse.

The Braidwood Police Department and the BAHCC participated in the national Drug Takeback event hosted by the DEA on Saturday, Oct. 27, where residents were encouraged to bring in their expired, unused, or unwanted medications.