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Joliet Central JROTC Cadets March in Annual Labor Day Parade
September 1, 2025, 32 cadets from Joliet Central High School’s JROTC program proudly represented their school and community in the 5th annual Labor Day parade in Manhattan, IL. The cadets were led by Cadet Battalion Commander Chloe Van Ness, who guided the formation through the parade route with precision and pride. The Color Guard, a highlight of the unit’s participation, was commanded by Jisella Ulloa and presented the nation’s colors with discipline and respect. The event showcased the cadets’ dedication, teamwork, and leadership while honoring the spirit of Labor Day in front of community members and parade spectators. Photo submitted by Joliet Central High School
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LOCAL NEWS
Lewis University President Set to Retire The Lewis University Board of Trustees announced today that President David J. Livingston, Ph.D., will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year, marking a decade of distinguished leadership and service. “On behalf of the Board, I extend our profound gratitude to Dr. Livingston for his steadfast commitment to Lewis University’s Catholic and Lasallian mission,” said Tim Ferrarell, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Following the twenty-eight-year legacy of Brother James Gaffney, FSC, Dr. Livingston stepped into a role of great responsibility and has guided Lewis with vision, distinction, and purpose while charting a course for continued growth and success.” Dr. Livingston reached his decision after a period of reflection and family consultation this summer. “Serving Lewis University has been among the greatest honors of my career in higher education,” President Livingston said. “I am deeply grateful to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, the Christian Brothers, and friends of the University for their partnership. In this final year, I remain committed to advancing stu-
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dent success and strengthening the Lasallian mission that animates all we do.” Since joining Lewis in 2016, Dr. Livingston has led the University through a period of transformative achievement. His tenure includes record enrollment, a doubling of the endowment, the most successful fundraising campaign in Lewis’s history—raising more than $50 million—the launch of innovative academic programs, major investments in campus facilities, and the successful merger with St. Augustine College. Under his leadership, Lewis has strengthened its reputation locally, nationally, and globally as a forward-looking institution dedicated to meeting the needs of modern-day students. “A significant reflection of Dr. Livingston’s leadership is that Lewis is so well positioned for an exciting future,” added Ferrarell. “We are grateful that his energy, presence, and dedication will continue to guide us through this upcoming year.”
The Lewis University Board of Trustees announced today that President David J. Livingston, Ph.D., will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year, marking a decade of distinguished leadership and service.
The Board of Trustees will share further details on the search for the University’s eleventh president in the weeks ahead. Lewis University is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, Lewis is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
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LOCAL NEWS
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADDS 10 ADDITIONAL RED NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION BOXES The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug Naloxone (Narcan) easier by placing red Naloxone distribution boxes throughout the County. Ten additional red distribution boxes were recently added, bringing the total red distribution boxes in Will County to 20. The new red boxes expanded the number of communities with easy access to Naloxone. “Our strategy is working, and we are seeing results,” said Dr. Kathleen Burke, Will County Health Department’s Program Coordinator for Substance Use Initiatives. “In 2024 Will County reduced the number of opioid deaths by 30%. We are at the same pace to reduce deaths in 2025. Twenty percent of the Naloxone distributed is through the red box program. We are very excited to see an uptick in parents preparing to send their kids to college by including Naloxone.” Naloxone is a medication designed
to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and is available through the Illinois Department of Human Services/Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Access Narcan program free of charge to all individuals in Will County. Naloxone binds to opioid receptors in the brain and can reverse and block the effects of opioids. It can begin working within minutes to restore breathing, consciousness, and save a life. All 20 of the Will County Health Department’s distribution boxes were donated by Saved My Life, an Illinois non-profit organized as a conduit to provide access to free Naloxone in public spaces and businesses throughout Illinois. Red distribution boxes can be found at the following new locations: Lewis University Campus – Three distribution boxes (1 University Parkway – Romeoville) Recovery Community Center of Joliet (180 S. Chicago St. – Joliet) University Park Village Hall (44 Towncenter Dr. – University
Park) DuPage Township Food Pantry (719 Parkwood Dr. – Romeoville) Wilmington Coalition (1095 S. Water St. – Wilmington) Beecher Police Department (250 W. Church Rd. – Beecher) Provision Market Food Pantry (5430 W. Main St. – Monee) Northern Illinois Food Pantry (171 S. Larkin Ave. – Joliet) Frankfort Public Library District (21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd. – Frankfort) Red distribution boxes can also be found at the following original locations in Will County. Will County Health Department Main Office (501 Ella Ave. – Joliet) Will County Community Health Center (1106 Neal Ave. – Joliet) Will County Health Department Northern Branch Office (323 Quadrangle Dr. – Bolingbrook) Will County Court House (100 W. Jefferson St – Joliet) Will County Office Building (302 N. Chicago St. – Joliet) Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County (2400 Glenwood Ave. – Suite 110 – Joliet)
White Oak Library District Crest Hill Branch (20670 City Center Blvd. – Crest Hill) White Oak Library District Lockport Branch (121 E. 8th St. – Lockport) White Oak Library District Romeoville Branch (201 W. Normantown Rd. – Romeoville) The goal of the distribution boxes is to make Naloxone more readily available to the public for emergency use. Opioid overdose deaths in Will County have been trending down in recent years. There were 112 opioid overdose deaths in 2022, 95 in 2023, and 64 in 2024. Through the end of July, there have been just 18 opioid overdose deaths in Will County in 2025. The amount of Naloxone distributed by the Will County Health Department has been growing every year. Over 8,000 boxes of Naloxone were distributed in 2022, more than 11,000 boxes in 2023 and over 15,000 boxes in 2024.
Nearly 5,000 boxes of Naloxone have been dispersed from the original 10 red distribution boxes since the red boxes were introduced in Will County in early 2024. “We want the community to understand that many of the utilizers of these distribution boxes are people who are not using opioids, but they want to be able to assist in an emergency situation or perhaps they have a family member or friend who is struggling with a substance use disorder, and they want to be prepared,” said Burke. “I encourage everyone to keep naloxone with you, in your home, and in first aid kits as it’s a life-saving medication to use in a rescue situation and minutes count in an overdose situation.” Residents interested in obtaining Naloxone can visit one of the red distribution box locations or can email sui@willcountyhealth.org. Naloxone training is also offered through the Will County Health Department by emailing sui@willcountyhealth.org
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BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE
Fire features for outdoor living areas
Elemental features in a backyard living space can elevate a property to an exciting new level. Many homeowners already have water features that create a tranquil ambiance, and enhancing such spaces with fire can make them even more alluring. Fire features add warmth to a yard and flickering flames can be mesmerizing to watch. Fire features also create intimate areas around which to gather, something that can make a large yard much more cozy. There’s bound to be a design or a fire option that meets the needs of most homeowners. The following are some fire features homeowners may want to incorporate into their outdoor living designs.
Chiminea
Homeowners who enjoy a rustic look may want to consider a chiminea. This element has a cylindrical or bulbous body with a front opening into which wood or another fuel is placed. Traditionally they are made from terracotta, but they also come in cast iron, aluminum and steel. Metal options are among the most durable, according to The Fami-
ly Handyman. The tall chimney on the chiminea directs smoke upwards, keeping it away from homeowners and their guests.
Wood-burning fire pit
Traditional fire pits can be made from different materials. Freestanding units may be metal, but stationary fire pits can be built from stone, brick or even pavers. These fire pits are available at various price points.
Gas fire pit
Beautiful Blooms Landscaping says homeowners may want to think about a gas fire pit, which is less hands-on than wood-burning offerings. These structures use either propane or natural gas to create a flame and heat without the need for wood. They are cleaner and more convenient, too.
Smokeless fire pit
A double wall design in smokeless fire pits creates a burst of hot air over the fire to reduce smoke output, says HGTV. Even though they’re powered by wood logs, smokeless fire pits won’t cause the campfire smell that sticks to clothes and hair.
Fire table or bowl
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These fire features double as pieces of art. They are gas-powered and often turn on at the flick of a switch. A fire table may have a column of flames in the middle of a traditional patio table, contributing to an amazing ambiance at night. Fire tables are more decorative
than functional in terms of heat output.
Outdoor fireplace
Whether wood-burning or gas, outdoor fireplaces are focal points for any yard. They create perfect settings for gatherings, and the relaxing atmosphere that ensues may have people spending hours
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