6 March 2010, 10:02 pm
The political debate over national health care reform is fierce in Congress. But U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete, was on safe ground Friday when she announced $6 million in federal stimulus money for a new community health care center in Joliet.... Read More »
6 March 2010, 2:53 pm
NORMAL —The heart-throbbing music blared, stage lights flashed,and 1,350 cheering fans sang along with a popular singer and herband.... Read More »
6 March 2010, 1:35 pm
Find events going on in your community, and plan your week'sactivities with The Times.... Read More »
5 March 2010, 2:02 am
dance Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Every 3rd Friday of the month, Polka music by Bob Mutz with "BIG" John Churnovic at Cantigny Post 367 VFW. At 826 Horseshoe Dr., Joliet. Croatian Cultural Club: Fish Frys and Music on Stage every Friday. Music on Friday nights starts at 7 p.m. Eddie Korosa, Jr., March 5;... Read More »
5 March 2010, 2:02 am
COMEDY Joan Rivers : The legendary comic will be at The Paramount Theater at 8 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $39.50 to $69.50. At 23 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Call 630-896-6666 or visit theparmountaurora.com.The Comedy Shrine: Shows include: "Laughtime Comedy Network for Women" at 8 p.m. Thursdays ($18);... Read More »
4 March 2010, 3:01 am
TODAY'S EVENTS COLLEGE BASEBALL: Lewis vs. Northwood at Winter Haven, Fla. COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Lewis vs. Northwood at Kissimmee, Fla., 1 p.m.; Lewis vs. University of Mary at Kissimmee, Fla., 3 p.m. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: USF hosts first-round CCAC Tournament game at Rec Center, 7 p.m. FRIDAY'S EVENTS GI... Read More »
4 March 2010, 2:09 am
Ghost Ships: Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes will be held at 7 p.m. March 4 at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Chris Winters presents a maritime history hidden beneath the surface of the five Great Lakes. Call (630) 279-8696.... Read More »
3 March 2010, 2:01 am
St. Baldrick's event set in Plainfield PLAINFIELD -- Residents can expect to see a lot of bald heads around the village hall and police department. On March 14, village employees will show their commitment to curing childhood cancer by shaving their heads at the annual St. Baldrick's Event at Finneg... Read More »
2 March 2010, 10:02 pm
Fresh from college and earning less than $15,000 a year, Ali Tucker often gave a dollar to the young man with cerebral palsy she passed on the street."Charley's mom strapped him in a wheelchair because he had severe spasms," Tucker, now 49, said. "He couldn't see very well, but he had a wonderful br... Read More »
28 February 2010, 2:01 am
Social work spotlight JOLIET -- The University of St. Francis will host an open house spotlighting the university's social work program from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 2 in the Presidents Room in Tower Hall, 500 Wilcox St.The bachelor's and master's degree social work programs are designed for those wh... Read More »