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August 01, 2025
Shaw Local

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Oak Leaf Community Mortgage in Plainfield celebrates 10 years of ‘building lifelong relationships’

Oak Leaf Community Mortgage in Plainfield celebrates 10 years of ‘building lifelong relationships’

Founded in 2015, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage in Plainfield is marking its 10th anniversary. Oak Leaf entered into a partnership with North Shore Trust and Savings in 2023.

By Judy Harvey●
July 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Silver Cross Hospital Foundation appoints 2 new board members

Silver Cross Hospital Foundation appoints 2 new board members

The Silver Cross Foundation Board of Directors, the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for the New Lenox hospital, recently announced the appointment of two new members.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Joliet’s Hollywood Casino riverboat closes Tuesday

Joliet’s Hollywood Casino riverboat closes Tuesday

Hollywood Casino Joliet has announced the closing date for its riverboat facility weeks before the grand opening of its new location.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 28, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Heritage Corridor Destinations welcomes Jeanette Smith to board of directors

Heritage Corridor Destinations welcomes Jeanette Smith to board of directors

Shaw Media’s Jeanette Smith has been appointed to Heritage Corridor Destination’s Board of Directors.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
July 25, 2025 at 3:51 pm CDT

New Joliet health and rec center for veterans opening this week

New Joliet health and rec center for veterans opening this week

AllenForce will host a grand opening for its Veteran Wellness & Recreation Center in Joliet on Friday.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Grand opening date set for Scooter’s Coffee in Lockport

Grand opening date set for Scooter’s Coffee in Lockport

Scooter's Coffee will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lockport location at the intersection of 7th and 9th streets in August.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 23, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Beer with chicken ‘like peanut butter and jelly’ Joliet restaurant owner says as city grants liquor license

Beer with chicken ‘like peanut butter and jelly’ Joliet restaurant owner says as city grants liquor license

Joliet OKs beer sales at new Fry the Coop restaurant in Joliet.

By Bob Okon●
July 21, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Joliet senior living community offering tours

Joliet senior living community offering tours

Solstice of Joliet will host “Lunch & Learn Community Tours” through July 30.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Joliet’s First Secure Bank celebrates 7 years in communituy

Joliet’s First Secure Bank celebrates 7 years in communituy

First Secure Community Bank has been in the Joliet community for seven years and recently celebrated with an outdoor party at the bank.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Register now for ‘Marching into Mondays’ at Workforce Center of Will County

Register now for ‘Marching into Mondays’ at Workforce Center of Will County

Attendees will learn how to qualify for workforce funding and network with African American Business Association members.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Oswego approves financial assistance for proposed upscale cocktail lounge

Oswego approves financial assistance for proposed upscale cocktail lounge

At the July 15 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved Bay 54’s request for $71,208 in financial assistance from the village

By Eric Schelkopf●
July 16, 2025 at 3:52 pm CDT
Shorewood distribution center laying off 150 employees

Shorewood distribution center laying off 150 employees

The Shorewood distribution center for IG Design Group Americas, Inc. announced layoffs will be coming in August, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce’s June WARN report.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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