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," …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
All you need to know about the Nov. 6 election in Will County.
Election Day. It's finally here. After months of hard campaigning across the county, voters are ready to cast ballots that could change the face of county government. One of Will County's most contentious races has been that of the battle between Plainfield Republican Dave Carlson and his former boss, Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, a Joliet Democrat. Carlson has gone on the offensive, accusing Glasgow of courting the media; meanwhile, incumbent Glasgow is coming off big wins in the Drew Peterson and Christopher Vaughn murder trials. However, that is not the only contested race voters will see on the ballot Tuesday. All of the incumbents holding countywide offices are facing challenges to their positions. County Board member …
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.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- 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.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Erin Sauder
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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 …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The Will County Irish are hosting a cultural discussion about an Irish-American comic.
Will County's oldest Irish organization is hosting a cultural speaker at the Joliet Historical Museum Sunday. Charles Fanning will discuss Irish comics as social history, specifically George McManus' "Maggie and Jiggs." The comic strip ran for over 40 years, about an Irish-American couple moving up the social ladder. The event is another in a series of topics celebrating Irish heritage, according to Sheila Corrigan, the Irish American Society of County Will's cultural committee chair. Corrigan said the group tries to host a different event each month, rotating cities throughout the county. Fanning is the author of 12 books. He earned his Ph.D. in American civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. He was named the outstanding …
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."
Friday, October 5, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Will County.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are lots of ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in Will County and beyond: There are even more ways to spread breast cancer awareness this month by supporting national organizations that are fighting for a cure. Research centers like Susan G. Komen for the Cure are selling pink ribbon merchandise and it’s a twofer — retail therapy and donating to a cause that affects millions. You can also support breast cancer research by affixing a special stamp to your mail. The U.S. Postal Service has been selling a stamp commemorating breast cancer awareness for the past 15 years. The agency has…
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The latest victims live in Crest Hill and Crete, according to the Will County Health Department.
The Will County Health Deparment issued this release on the most recent West Nile Virus cases: A Crest Hill man in his early 70s and a Crete woman in her early 40s were added to Will County's West Nile Virus (WNV) case count early Wednesday. The Illinois Department of Public Health currently lists seven confirmed WNV human cases from Will County, including two from Crest Hill. Other infections have been confirmed from Joliet, Homer Glen, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville. Through noon Wednesday, 138 Illinois residents from 13 counties were listed as laboratory-confirmed WNV cases. There have been five fatalities statewide. The Crest Hill man was hospitalized September 9, after reporting fever and an altered mental state. He was discharged …
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