Local police chime in about back to school safety
Kids are back in school. Buses are out on the roads, as are lots of parents driving kids to and fro. Roads are more congested before and aft…
Wimbiscus: Turns out, my simple passwords aren't so bad
For the past 14 years, all that’s stood between the world as we know it and total chaos are random strings of numerals and upper- and lowerc…
Hosey: Stop writing about all that violence, there are drinks to sell
The Hohlastos family is just trying to keep the American dream alive.The family’s patriarch, Samy, w…
Styf: Trying to educate you on education funding, SB1
Education funding and the entire Senate Bill 1 topic are complicated, for sure.There are real number…
Stadalsky: Bat program will dispel myths and provide viewing of bats
Some people are deathly afraid of bats. Me, not so much. I don’t mind things such as bats, mice and even the garter snake that took up resid…
Hosey: It's hard out there for a museum
It’s hard out there for a museum. Even when you’re the only museum in town.
But now they’re talking…
Wimbiscus: Hitchhiking before the Age of Uber
Back in ancient times, we didn’t have no Uber.We didn’t have no taxis, neither.At least where I came…
Abrell: It's time to support SB1, get funding to schools
As you are aware, the Illinois General Assembly recently passed a long-overdue budget for the state. The new budget requires public educatio…
Boys & Girls Club of Joliet plays vital role
For more than 60 years, the George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet (B&G Club) has supported young people in our community, especiall…
