Monday, April 22, 2013
Governor Pat Quinn's designation allows for assistance from IEMA and FEMA.
Due to the flooding experienced on Thursday and Friday from the massive storms that rocked the area, Governor Pat Quinn has declared Will, Kendall and surrounding counties as disaster areas. "The past two days I’ve seen up close the terrible impact the flooding has had across Illinois," Governor Quinn said on his website. “As communities across our state continue to face the challenges of this flood, we will continue doing all we can to ensure people are safe and getting the help they need to get through this." View: Gallery: Share Your Plainfield Storm Photos and Videos Kendall County, along with Will County, DuPage, Cook are some of the 42 counties that have been declared as disaster areas and can now secure relief through Illinois …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Will County has already spent half a million dollars prosecuting Drew Peterson and Christopher Vaughn -- and is requesting more money to pay the bills.
Prosecuting Drew Peterson and Christopher Vaughn trials cost Will County more than $500,000, according to the AP. But just wait -- Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow is asking for $100,000 more. The Will County board will vote Dec. 20 whether to approve the $100,000 request. The money will pay for "expert witnesses" used in both trials, according to the New Republic. The county transferred $500,000 into a special prosecution fund a few years ago. Much of that money was designated for both cases, according to the Joliet Herald-News. “When you get right down to it, they were probably two of the biggest cases in the history of Will County,” said Charles Pelkie, a spokesman for Glasgow’s office. Peterson was convicted of the murder…
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Will County public officials spoke last week at a community heroin forum hosted by Valley View School District 365U and Will County HELPS.
In 1998, Will County officials were surprised if they saw one or two deaths from heroin overdoses, Will County Coroner Pat O’Neil told those gathered for a community forum on heroin Nov. 14. Now Will County is on track to have 48 deaths from heroin overdoses in 2012. READ: Student's Arrest Tied to Friend's Overdose Death at Lewis: Cops It’s a heroin epidemic, Will County officials said, during the event, hosted by Will County HELPS and Valley View School District. A public health crisis. Heroin is in your community. It’s readily available. It's very powerful, very addictive and incredibly dangerous. It’s cheap and easy to get. Several circumstances have occurred to create a “perfect storm” for the heroin epidemic, Will County Judge Ray …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow has secured a fifth term in office.
In a year of victories, Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow just notched another one. Glasgow successfully defended his office againset upstart Republican challenger Dave Carlson, taking 136,469 of 239,975 election night votes. He will be sworn in a fifth term as Will County's top prosecutor. Glasgow captured 56.87 percent of the ballot to Carlson's 43.13 percent. Election results will not be official until Nov. 27, when canvassing of votes is completed and after absentee ballots postmarked by midnight, Nov. 5, and provisional and grace period ballots are counted on Nov. 20. Glasgow was jubilant after the last precincts results were counted. "I'm looking forward to putting bad guys away and creating innovative prevention programs," …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Trying to out run the police never really works, especially when you're drunk.
Oct. 15 Ozram Marzo, 26, 274 Cobb Circle, was charged with DUI and no taillights, following traffic stop at Hampshire Ln. & Winston Dr. at 3:02 a.m. Oct. 14 Jose Guzman-Gomez, 24, 315 Woodcreek Drive, was charged with two counts of hit and run, no valid driver’s license, , no insurance, two counts of DUI, hitchhiking and illegal transportation of alcohol on the 300 block of Woodcreek Drive at 11:59 a.m. Delfino Jimenez, 24, 108 Delmar Drive, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to notify damage, driving on a suspended license, hit & run and no insurance on the 500 block of Remington Blvd. at 4:11 am. Jose Amador, 50, 109 Rocklyn Court, was charged with two counts of DUI, improper turn at intersection and illegal …
Learn about Will County resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
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- Erin Sauder
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Friday, October 26, 2012
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources for women that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." Here are a few local resources that specialize in helping women with cancer: Girl on the Go provides private or in-home wig consultations for women with cancer, with locations in 12 states, including Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Illinois Cancer Registry estimates 1,890 women statewide will die from breast cancer this year, and about 9,400 women will be diagnosed with the disease. But early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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- Erin Sauder
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Here is a list of local places where you can go for mammograms and breast exams in Will County: Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization has even said it’s a myth. The American Cancer Society’s guidelines …
Monday, October 15, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is a list of local breast cancer support groups.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
One in eight American women and one in 1,000 American men are battling breast cancer today. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. “Support groups are really beneficial,” says Debra Somerrs Copit, MD, Director of Breast Imaging at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and a member of the medical advisory board for Living Beyond Breast Cancer. “When patients are told they’re sick, it can be an out of body experience and they aren’t taking in everything the doctor is saying. It can be helpful to have someone to …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Will County Executive Larry Walsh suffered a severe nosebleed while in his office but is now doing OK, said a staffer.
Will County Executive Larry Walsh suffered a severe nosebleed Wednesday and was taken from his office to the hospital. "He's fine. We probably overreacted," said Anastasia Tuskey, the county's communications director. Walsh couldn't stanch the flow of blood, said Tuskey, who noted the county executive has high blood pressure, which contributed to his concerns. Fire department paramedics were called down to the county building and they decided Walsh should go to the hospital. He was taken to Provena St. Joseph Medical Center but was expected to be released Wednesday evening, Tuskey said. "We just had trouble getting the nosebleed to stop," she said. "Better safe than sorry."
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. Here are a few local places offering pink products: But before you plunk down your green for some pink, the nonprofits behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month want you to check the label. Jenna Glazer, director of development for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to helping young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, said that buyers should be on the lookout for a label or tag that tells where the money from the purchase goes. "If you walk into Bed Bath & Beyond and see something with a pink …
Lizabeth
1:34 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Oh WOW- I wonder what kind of damage is on the inside of that house. How horrible!! more ›