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Join the First Bank of Manhattan and First Bank of New Lenox on August 24th for a free Shredding and Food Drive! The event will take place on August 24th at the First Bank of Manhattan and again on September 14th from 9:30am-11:30am. It’s asked you bring a non-perishable food item for donation to local food pantries. All documents will be shredded on site, limit fifteen boxes.

As flames climbed as high as 100 feet in the air, Firefighter Garrett Mullin, shown in the video below, stops to save an American Flag in front of the Union Hill Post Office during the blaze Friday afternoon.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received reports of six young people experiencing severe breathing problems after vaping, and is investigating five more individuals. These individuals experienced respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Some also experienced vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms worsened over a period of days or weeks before admission to the hospital.

State Fire Marshall was called into Union Hill Friday afternoon after reports of a blaze that had engulfed a lumber mill and metal shop, along with the town’s Post Office.

Mayor of Joliet Bob O’Dekirk will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at the VFW Cantigny Post, 826 Horseshoe Dr. in order to discuss the recent wave of violence on the city’s west side. City Officials wish to have an open dialogue with residents and answer any questions regarding the issues at hand. The Mayor will be accompanied by other members of the City Council, Police Chief Al Roechner and command staff members of the Joliet Police Department.

Governor JB Pritzker signed comprehensive legislation today to help prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and protect victims as they come forward.