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Homer Township candidate Brent Porfilio says he was at the Capitol on Jan. 6 but says he was not involved in breaking into the building.
There is a chance of rain and snow on Sunday night, continuing into Monday, according to the weather service.
The event will be held March 20 at Founders Community Center.
The IDEA State Competition will be held virtually on April 16-17.
A round-up of scores of Lincoln-Way sports teams over the past week.
Rocco was rescued and is doing fine, the preserve said, but this serves as a warning to be wary of water and ice and to keep pets leashed.
Proceeds from the event are used for both scholarships and classroom enhancements.
"This was anything but an ordinary season," Head Coach Victoria DiNaso told Patch.
Lara Bruce, a speech language pathologist will be discussing hearing loss and demystifying some misconceptions, the organization said.
The park district will hold an Egg Hunt with Peter Cottontail on March 27 at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave.
Village Manager Karie Friling has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
Griffin is a 7-year-old male Beagle mix, who loves to go for walks, the society said.
Storms are possible late Wednesday into Thursday, and could feature gusty winds and small hail.
About 7.66 percent of Will County residents have been fully vaccinated, IDPH data shows.
The team placed 30th at the 2021 IHSA Class 2A Competitive Dance State Finals.
The village approved contract extensions for its annual pond maintenance, annual turf maintenance, and annual mosquito control programs.
Phase 1 of the project will begin later this spring, and be completed in the fall.
Kids can hunt for an inflatable Easter egg at 20 participating businesses on April 3 in Mokena.
The Homer Township Public Library is temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.
Battalion Chief Dennis Randolph is now one of 1,550 chief fire officers worldwide, the fire district said.
