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Morris YMCA
Summer Day Camp returns for the 2025 season
With the completion of its new 60,000 square foot facility in December, the Morris Hospital YMCA will be ready and waiting for day campers this summer. The new facility located at 2200 Dupont Avenue features an eight-lane lap pool, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, a gymnasium and indoor walking track, group exercise studios, a cycling room, a healthy eating kitchen, youth play spaces, and meeting rooms.
Now summer day campers will be able to swim four days a week in the facility’s new pool, Morris Hospital YMCA camp director Jordan Overton said. In addition, day campers to the 10-week YMCA summer program will have plenty of time out and about on the specially organized field trips which are all part of the YMCA’s day camp experience, she added. This includes trips to Blackberry Farm, Cypress Cove, Altitude Trampoline Park as well as volunteering at Feed My Starving Children.
Overton said, the camp gives kids the opportunity to make friends, build confidence, and the opportunity to try new things. Each week has a theme that includes superheroes, stars and stripes, and outdoor explorers with special activities tied to the theme. Visitors are scheduled to come to the camp including staff of Morris Hospital who will be offering classes on safety, handwashing, and a teddy bear clinic. This is in addition to teambuilding, arts and crafts, reading time, STEM activities that campers rotate through each day.
The Morris Hospital YMCA offers a safe, affordable and fun summer day camp program for children between kindergarten and 8th grade. The 2025 camp dates are June 2 through August 8 with camp hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of the camp for members is $215 per week per child and $240 per week for community members. Registration for members begins on March 8 and community members can register beginning March 15. Families can sign up for each week individually—so if they are on vacation, they do not have to sign up for that week. Also, no one is turned away from the YMCA for inability to pay.
For more information visit Summer Camp – Morris Hospital YMCA — Greater Joliet Area YMCA
WHERE THE FUN NEVER ENDS Summer Day Camp
At the Y, we provide safe, affordable, and fun summer day camps for youth and teens in grades K-8. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.
AGES:
Grades K-8
CAMP LOCATION:
Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris, IL 60450
HOURS:
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.
MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue | Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-8080 | www.jolietymca.org
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THE YMCA WILL ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF SPORTS CAMPS THIS SUMMER.
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Use promo code: CAMP5OFF when registering online. Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.
Offering the same banking opportunities as a “big bank” with locations in Morris and Wilmington, Grundy Bank still considers itself a local community bank. In doing so, it is dedicated to providing customers with the latest technology in secure banking while also taking the time to support the local community and local causes. When an individual comes to Grundy Bank for their mortgage, Christine Mendez, Marketing and Sales Director of Grundy Bank said that mortgage stays at the bank. The homeowner is not going to be dealing with someone in a different town or state, she added.
In the coming weeks, with its close ties through generations to local farming families, Mendez said, the more than 160-year-old Grundy Bank will be celebrating National Agricultural Week by providing educational opportunities for customers. “We want to acknowledge that farming has such an importance on the economy,” she added. The bank also will be recognizing National Consumer Protection Week which raises awareness about fraud and common scams.
For its business clients, Grundy Bank has rolled out a new tool—Positive Pay to safeguard against check fraud. “It operates by cross-referencing checks presented for payment with a comprehensive list submitted by the business, detailing every check issued. Should any discrepancies arise, indicating potential fraud, these checks are flagged and promptly brought to the business’s attention for verification, thereby reinforcing security by preventing unauthorized transactions,” according to Mendez.
Throughout the year, Grundy Bank sponsored various events to give back to the community including a coat and accessory drive in the fall which collected more than 400 coats and 100 accessory items such as hats and gloves. In the summer, it hosts an annual hot dog eating contest where local nonprofits nominate one individual to eat as many hot dogs as they can to earn a donation from the bank. In July, the bank sponsors an ice cream social benefiting We Care’s Back to School program. Grundy Bank also continues to provide financial literacy programs for all ages from girl scouts to high school students.
For more information about Grundy Bank and contact information visit https://www.grundy.bank/ Grundy Bank invests in the communities in
At Grundy Bank, we take pride in supporting the neighborhoods we serve. With over 160 years of experience, we have been dedicated to meeting the financial needs of our community members. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers and provide personalized service that caters to their unique needs.
In 1864, a group of community minded people saw the need for a bank that was focused on their community. From this vision the Grundy Bank was formed. Today, 160 years later, we believe in those same hometown values that led to our beginning. It has been a privilege, and we cherish the opportunity to continue serving you for years to come.
Grundy Bank is the only locally owned and managed bank remaining here in Grundy County and the surrounding area.
Our team is passionate about helping our customers succeed financially and is always ready to provide the guidance and assistance needed to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for entrusting us with your banking needs - we look forward to being your community bank of choice for many more years.
Kevin Olson President & CEO
Haan Contracting, Inc. has a strong background in the roofing industry
Marseilles’ Larry Haan has been in the roofing industry since the late 1970s, and with this experience, Haan Contracting, Inc is able to provide beautiful, long-lasting solutions to the installations. With past customers complimenting his thoroughness, dedication, and attention to detail, today, Haan Contracting Inc. has a long-standing tradition of serving the surrounding community with roofing services. With a commitment to fairness and honesty, Haan Contracting’s work expands beyond roofing and can also include all types of gutters and skylights as well as steel siding. “There are various factors that come into play with installing a new roof,” Haan added.
Popular roofing options for homeowners today include metal roofing and asphalt shingles. Metal roofing has become a more in-demand choice for homeowners due to lower home energy costs, longevity, and added resale value. Working with several different metal roofing manufacturers, Haan has developed lasting business relationships which allows to confidently offer customers numerous aluminum, steel, and natural metal roof options. Although a metal roof does carry a higher cost, it is also something a
homeowner will not have to replace for a very, very long time. Metal roofs have an average life span of 30 to 50 years or more and are available in architectural paint finishes that resist fading and are fully warranted. Metal roofs can be designed in choices that include shake, shingle, slate, standing seam as well as custom work, it is the “best of both worlds,” according to Haan.
In the western suburban Chicago area, Haan has roof installations that were completed nearly 25 years ago that look and perform as they did when they were installed, according to Haan. Today, Haan Contracting focuses in about a 60-mile radius of the Marseilles area. For more information visit www.haancontracting.com. or call (815) 795-9393.
At Haan Contracting, Inc., Metal Roofing is more than just offering roofs. We offer distinctly beautiful, specialty metal roofs that set new standards for Design, Color and Added Value. Haan has installations in this area, as well as throughout the Chicagoland area that look and perform the same as they did when first installed, some nearly 25 years ago.
Roth Jorstad strives to be your hometown independent insurance agency
After temporarily relocating down the street for most of 2024, the staff of Roth Jorstad Insurance is back in their building on Liberty Street in newlyrenovated offices and a forward-thinking mindset.
Last January, a combination of several unfortunate weather events-- first snow, followed by rain, and a rapid drop in temperature led to a collapse of the roof of the 1916 building. This forced the office staff to relocate down the street for one year working at the site of the nearly complete McBride’s Pub and Grille until the building could be renovated. The incident forced the insurance agency to momentarily postpone their 90th anniversary celebration –a milestone they plan on making up for in 2025.
After all Roth Jorstad Insurance Agency has been on the corner of Liberty Street and Jefferson Street for a “very long time,” Deb Baker, Roth Jorstad Insurance Agency manager said. Before the roof collapse, when talking about insurance and the level of coverage Baker would sometimes joke to clients, “We are trying to make sure if the roof caves, you are covered.” Nowadays, Baker shared that after living through a roof collapse, she typically doesn’t use that reference. However, the insurance agency still is dedicated to providing its clients with the best coverage at the best price.
The business covers many different areas of insurance varying from farm and crop insurance which is primarily handled by Steven and Jordan Jorstad. Home and auto, life, and commercial business insurance is handled by Sandy Wiekert, Cindy McCormack, Rebekah Barla, and Baker. “We work with many companies,” Baker added, “We shop our companies and find the best fit for our customers.” Due to the changing market, she added, more than ever her team is revisiting clients’ policies to ensure that they are in the best place. Insurance is for those things that an individual could not afford to take care of when catastrophe happens, Baker said. “Most folks are not going to be able to rebuild their house if it burns down,” she added, “They need assistance” and that is why Roth Jorstad serves the community. The Roth Jorstad Insurance Agency is located at 322 Liberty Street, Morris and can be reached at (815) 942-4900 or https://rothjorstadinsuranceagencyllc.com/
Family has always kept the business going over the years
Feeney Package Liquor has been a fixture in historic downtown Morris for a long time. The family business was established in 1932 and opened for business in 1933.
Family has always kept the business going over the years. Owner, Mike Feeney, welcome his son, Michael, to the business full-time. Michael has worked part-time at the liquor store the past 6 years. Mike’s daughter, Morgan, also works part-time at the store and manages the stores social media accounts.
“There is nothing more gratifying than to be able to work with y kids on a daily basis,” says Mike Feeney. Feeny’s part-time staff includes James
(Slim) Peterson, Scot Hastings, Sam Brady, Jennifer Severson and Trevor Tankee. “I am very lucky to have a great group of part-time employees that truly care about this place and our customers. They all help make this place special,” says Mike Feeney.
Feeney’s loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, stop in and check out our specials and new Feeney’s gear –arriving just before St. Paddy’s Day.
To keep up with new products,instore samplings and all the latest trends in the industry follow us on instagram or twitter @Feeney liquor or visit our website, FeeneyLiquor.com
Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby #1 office for home sales in Morris and in Grundy County
Some members of the award winning team of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby present a $5,000 check to Easterseals. From left to right: Shawn Hornby, JoEllyn Johnson, Will Hornsby, Betty Piotrowski, Cody Krug, Theresa Lamb, Tom Wawczak, Easterseals representative Kellie Wujek, and Bruce Flatness.
The year 2024 was a very good one for Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby as they once again proved that they are unsurpassed in sales, service to their clients, and dedication to the communities they serve.
Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby finished 2024 as the #1 office for home sales in Morris and in Grundy County and in fact their Morris homes sold was 133% of the #2 real estate office in 2024 and their Grundy County homes sold was 138% of the #2 real estate office.
It is not enough to be outstanding in sales though, because without exceptional customer service the sales mean nothing. At Century 21 ColemanHornsby exemplary client service is our standard! In fact, Century 21 ColemanHornsby was recently awarded the 2024 Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award for outstanding customer service, the highest customer service award bestowed to any Century 21 office, while earning a client satisfaction score of over 99%!
In addition to their sales and service commitment, they are also dedicated to giving back to the communities where they live and work. In fact, in 2024 the agents of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby raised over $20,000 for local non-profit organizations including $5,000 to Easterseals, making Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby the #1 Century 21 office in Illinois for Easterseals fundraising. The agents also donate their time and money to other local non-profits and charities, and a number of agents serve on the boards of directors for local
charitable and non-profit organizations.
Explaining their success, Broker Owner Shawn Hornsby states, “Our agents never cease to amaze me! In addition to being outstanding in real estate sales, they also continue to exceed their clients’ expectations on a daily basis, and they give back to the communities that they serve. The agents of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby are truly exceptional people who care about their community!”
Although the agents of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby had a great 2024, they look forward to the successes they will achieve while serving their clients in 2025!
This past year Will Hornsby joined the winning team of agents at Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby as a second generation Realtor and the fourth generation Hornsby to work in the building at 1802 N. Division St., Morris, where Century 21 is located. Will joined the outstanding team of Betty Piotrowski, Bruce Flatness, Cody Krug, Della Coughlin, Joan Workman, JoEllyn Johnson, Joshua DaVanon, Kelly Pina, Tami Ferguson, Terri Kief, Theresa Lamb, Tom Wawczak, Walter Castelluccio and Shawn Hornsby. Marni Van Cleave is the Office Coordinator.
Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby is located in the Morris Business and Technology Center at 1802 N. Division St., Morris. They specialize in residential, vacant land, farms, commercial and industrial properties.
Countryside Village offers unique shopping experience
Countryside Village in Braidwood, which opened 28 years ago in 1997, has over 9,000 square feet of beautifully curated displays to help you decorate your own space and make it HOME! Many customers describe Countryside Village like an oldstyle department store where they can come and buy things for anyone and everyone. Often called a hidden gem among shopping enthusiasts, Countryside Village is continuously adding new items that include home décor, garden décor, unique pet items, women’s fashion and accessories, a baby gift boutique, gift books, religious and bereavement gifts, wedding/ anniversary gifts, a kitchen mercantile with gourmet foods/dips, coffees and teas, as well as kitchen gadgets, containers, and linens. Complimentary gift bagging is included.
The store also includes a Wine Room with a large selection of wines. In addition, Countryside Village has a Charcuterie Room which offers not only beautiful charcuterie and bread boards of all sizes, but also gourmet foods like Ropp Jersey Cheeses from Normal, Illinois, in its refrigerated section, along with a variety of crackers, sausages, cheeses, nuts, dips, pickles, olives, jams and jellies, sauces, and more. On select Saturdays, the store hosts Wine & Dip Samplings. These dates are added to the Countryside Village Facebook page throughout the year.
The Quilting Corner is a quilt shop within our store, offering over 2,000 bolts of quilting fabrics and notions. Fabric can be purchased online at our website www. countrysidevillagegifts.com and shipped within the U.S. Our hands-on employees have a combined 47 years of experience and are always on hand to help customers with their next project. They also tech a variety of quilting classes for beginners to the advanced. Customers who take a class with us, receive a discount on their supplies needed for the class. This year we have
added other fun classes, such as Crochet Chunky Blanket Class, Beginners Knitting, and Beginners Sewing. These classes have had a great response, filling quickly, we will add a variety of fun ones so watch our Facebook page, THE QUILTING CORNER AT COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE for more information. All classes can be found on our Facebook page and our website. Need a big space for you to lay out your project? Do you want to get out of the house to concentrate on sewing? Our classroom is also available FREE of charge for you to come in, sew at your leisure, and meet new friends. Just call the store in advanced to make sure that it’s available.
Booths are NOT rented our within the store, but our three-acre property makes it ideal for hosting Countryside Village Outdoor Markets. Now in our seventh season, they have grown in popularity, vendors are eager to participate and customers are getting excited. This year’s dates are June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20 (the 3rd Saturday of each month). Shoppers can enjoy FREE admission to the markets while they shop over 70+ handcrafted items such as bath & body soaps and lotions, jewelry, woodworking, vintage and repurposed items and so much more! You will also find gourmet & speciality food vendors, local food trucks, wine samplings and live music. Local farmers are always welcome to see your fruits, veggies, pumpkins, and more. Please call for more information or go to our website to apply. Parking is not an issue, we have plenty around our building, with parking attendants to direct you to open spaces.
Vilt’s Greenhouse just down the road from us also graciously offers us their parking lot for overflow, which we offer a FREE shuttle bus to take you to and from the lot to the market. Our outdoor markets are rain or shine events and fun for all ages. Please remember pets are not allowed.
Countryside Village
1540 N DIVISION ST BRAIDWOOD, IL
OUTDOOR MARKETS
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Your inspiration destination offering 9,000 sqft of curated displays to help you decorate your own space and make it HOME!
Home Decor - Gifts For All Occasions - Garden Decor - Women’s Fashions & Accessories - Baby Gift Boutique Gift Books - Religious Gifts - Bereavement Gifts Kitchen Mercantile - Gourmet Coffees & Teas - Wine and So Much More!
The Quilting Corner at Countryside Village, offers over 1,500 bolts of quilting fabrics and notions, along with classes for the beginner to advanced. Many other classes offered, checkout our website for more information and to shop our fabric online, with shipping in US only.
Your One Stop Shop For Gifts & More OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON - SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 11AM-4PM (February & March Winter Hours Close at 4pm) www.countrysidevillagegifts.com
Interventional cardiologists Dr. Athar Saeed (front left) and Dr. Syed Ahmed with the Morris Hospital Cath Lab team in front of the new $1.7 million cardiovascular angiographic system that is used to provide lifesaving cardiovascular care.
Morris Hospital Continues Strong Commitment to Advanced Cardiovascular Services
For 22 years, Morris Hospital has been providing advanced, lifesaving heart care in its Catheterization (Cath) Lab. This is the location in the hospital where specially trained cardiologists implant pacemakers and defibrillators to help regulate the heart’s rhythm. It’s where interventional cardiologists perform procedures to diagnose and open blocked arteries, such as coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty, and stenting. It’s where lives are saved during a heart attack.
Morris Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to continuing a strong tradition of advanced cardiovascular care with the recent installation of a new cardiovascular angiographic system for the Cath Lab. The new Siemens Healthineers ARTIS Icono system was selected for its enhanced image quality, giving cardiologists even better visualization of the coronary and peripheral vessels when diagnosing and treating heart and vascular conditions.
The $1.7 million Cath Lab replacement project is being funded through generous donors to the Morris Hospital Auxiliary & Foundation.
The most dramatic use of this advanced technology in the Morris Hospital Cath Lab is during a STEMI, a type of heart attack in which the
coronary artery is completely blocked. Guided by images obtained with the angiographic system, specially trained cardiologists at Morris Hospital are able to open blocked arteries and restore blood flow to the heart during a procedure called coronary angioplasty. Stents – which are tiny, wire mesh tubes – are used with angioplasty to hold the artery open.
“When a patient is having a heart attack, time is of critical importance,” said Jori Christensen, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. “That is why we have a team from the Cath Lab on call and ready to respond at all times in the event that a patient needs lifesaving cardiac intervention.”
“As a resident of Grundy County myself, I believe we are very fortunate that our local community hospital provides such an advanced level of cardiac care. Lives are saved because of the capabilities of the Morris Hospital Cath Lab,” she said.
Morris Hospital’s comprehensive cardiac services also includes cardiac testing to diagnose suspected heart or circulation problems, such as electrocardiography, echocardiography, holter monitoring, tilt table testing, and various types of stress tests.
Morris Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program is
also an important component of the comprehensive cardiac services. Through monitored exercise, nutrition counseling, and education on lifestyle modifications, the program helps individuals with heart disease recover faster and regain full, productive lives. Cardiac Rehabilitation recently relocated from the Diagnostic & Rehabilitative Center just north of Interstate 80 on Gore Road to the new Morris Hospital YMCA at 2200 W. Dupont Avenue on the west side of Morris.
Central to Morris Hospital’s comprehensive cardiovascular services is Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists, a cardiology practice with office locations in Morris, Channahon, Dwight and Ottawa. The practice includes interventional cardiologists Dr. Syed Ahmed, Dr. Mostafa Ghanim, and Dr. Athar Saeed; general cardiologists Dr. Mary Menz and Dr. Hershel Wix; and cardiology nurse practitioner Sherese Pruss. In addition, Dr. Alexander Green, an electrophysiologist from Loyola University Medical Center, sees patients with heart rhythm conditions in the Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists’ Morris office.
For more information about Morris Hospital’s comprehensive cardiovascular services, go to morrishospital.org/cardiology.
BRAIDWOOD:
Braidwood Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
SERVING YOU FROM 28 LOCATIONS!
JOLIET:
Morris Hospital
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists
151 West High St. - Lower Level 815-705-1000 (Cardiology)
NEWARK:
Newark Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
389 E. Main St. 815-458-2532 (Family Medicine)
CHANNAHON:
Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus
27240W. Saxony Dr. 815-521-1500
(Immediate Care, Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cardiology, Allergy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, Mammography, Bone Density)
Channahon Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
25259 Reed St. 815-467-0555
(Family Medicine, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Neurology)
DIAMOND-COAL CITY:
Morris Hospital
Diamond-Coal City Campus
1450 E. Division St. 815-634-3500
(Convenient Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, DEXA Scan, Mammography)
DWIGHT:
Dwight Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
101 S. Prairie Ave. 815-584-3291
(Family Medicine, Cardiology)
GARDNER:
Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
409 N. Route 53 815-237-0413
(Family Medicine)
1310 Houbolt Road 815-741-4000
(Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy)
MARSEILLES:
Marseilles Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
580 Sycamore St. 815-795-2122
(Pediatrics, Family Medicine)
MAZON:
Mazon Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
522 Depot St. 815-448-2423
(Intemal Medicine, Family Medicine)
MINOOKA:
Minooka Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
603 W. Mondamin St. 815-521-1010
(Family Medicine)
MORRIS:
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers (Main Hospital Campus)
150 West High St. 815-942-2932
Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital
1600 West U.S. Rt. 6 815-364-8915
Immediate Care
100 Gore Rd. 815-364-8919
(Immediate Care, Occupational Medicine, Laboratory, X-Ray
Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Ave. 815-364-8920
(Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy)
Morris Healthcare Centers of Morris Hospital
1345 N. Edwards St. 815-942-9299 (Rheumatology) 815-467-0555 (Endocrinology) 815-941-1580 (Internal Medicine) 815-942-1421 (Family Medicine)
1499 Lakewood Drive, Suite C 815-416-1300 (Family Medicine)
948 W. U.S. Route 6 815-942-8080 (Internal Medicine)
1300 W. Dresden Dr. 815-942-5200 (Family Medicine, Infectious Disease Internal Medicine)
1802 N. Division St., Suite 201 815-513-5625 (Internal Medicine & Pediatrics)
Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists
237 W. Waverly St. 815-941-0441 (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Morris Hospital Pediatricians 151 West High St. - Upper Level 815-705-3300 (Pediatrics)
Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists 1802 N. Division St., Suite 703 815-942-4506 (Neurology)
Morris Hospital
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1051 W. U.S. Route 6, Suite 100 815-942-4875 (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy)
5 N. Johnson St. 815-695-5042 (Family Medicine)
OTTAWA:
Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists
1300 Starfire Dr. 815-324-9700 (Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mammography, Bone Density)
Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists
1703 Polaris Circle 815-705-1000 (Cardiology)
Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus 1306 Gemini Circle Ste. 1 815-433-9200 (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Laboratory)
Morris Hospital
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1 815-433-0850 (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy)
SENECA:
Seneca Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
271 N. Main St. 815-357-8511 (Family Medicine)
Looking Out Vision dedicated to patient care
A move across Jefferson Street in downtown Morris this past summer did not slow down the optometrists and staff of Looking Out Vision one bit. On its opening day at its new location, Dr. Jennifer Jacobs, the owner of Looking Out Vision, and Dr. George Roebuck got right to work continuing to provide quality, comprehensive eye care--following an approximately 80-year tradition. With much gratitude for their patients, the community, and staff members, Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Roebuck are determined to carry on the tradition of serving the community.
With more than 20 years’ experience in her field, in 2022, Dr. Jacobs joined Dr. Roebuck’s optometry practice, Roebuck Family Eyecare. In 2023, Dr. Jacobs purchased the business with the goal of carrying out Dr. Roebuck’s tradition of providing the highest quality vision care. Despite the change of hands and a name change, Dr.
Dr. Jennifer Jacobs
Roebuck still is hard at work at the optometry practice--something he has his sights on continuing to do for a long time.
Dr. George Roebuck
Changing the name to Looking Out Vision was done to reflect their vision of looking out for one another, working together, and taking care of
one another. The two optometrists who met years ago volunteering their time for back-to-school eye exams are both committed to giving back to the community. Dr. Roebuck is involved with the Lions Club and Dr. Jacobs serves on the board of I Care International, a local nonprofit that conducts mission trips to provide eye care in impoverished countries. When considering eye disease, Dr. Jacobs said, “The importance of early detection for so many conditions is critical.” She added there are many systemic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or even cancer that can be detected through an eye exam. That annual eye exam, Dr. Jacobs said, is important for eye health, but it is also important for overall health.
Looking Out Vision is located at 124 Jefferson, Morris. For appointments visit https://lookingoutvision.com/ or call (815) 942-1951
The BEST and most innovative Vein Treatments Right in your backyard at Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center
Eterna
MedSpa & Laser Vein Center offers the latest techniques in varicose and spider vein procedures by a team of professional doctors and staff that care about your experience.
“We are proud to be voted the 2024 BEST Cosmetic Center in the Will County area several years in a row. Making cuttingedge vein solutions available to the residents of Will and Grundy County, right here in Shorewood, Il. “ said Kathe Malinowski at Eterna MedSpa & Vein Laser Center.
Varicose Veins are a common condition caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves. Spider veins are a mild form of varicose veins that affect smaller vessels. Everyone’s treatment needs are different based on the size and location of their veins.
At Eterna MedSpa & Vein and Laser Center they offer a no obligation Free consultation, so they can determine the best course of treatment specifically for you.
“We will conduct a physical exam and ask about your symptoms, family history, activity levels, and lifestyle. Image testing, such as an ultrasound may also be done. This noninvasive method uses sound waves to assess blood flow through the vessels in your legs. It is common to recommend an ultrasound to diagnose varicose veins and get a clearer picture.” said Malinowski. Treatments for varicose and spider veins include:
Sclerotherapy - Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into the vein. The sclerotherapy solution causes the vein to shrink. Causing blood to flow through healthier veins. The collapsed vein then fades.
Venaseal - Minimally invasive procedure that uses a medical glue to close affected veins. This special glue holds the walls of the veins together, stopping and then redirecting the blood flow to healthy veins. With time, your body will absorb the inactive veins, and they will disappear.
RFA (Radio-Frequency Ablation) - This treatment is minimally invasive technique uses heat created by radio-frequency to shut down the vein and redirect the blood flow to the healthy veins.
Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center : 217 Vertin Boulevard, Shorewood, 60404 : 815.254.8888 : https://www.eternalaser.com
Silver Cross Heart Surgery
Program Earns
Silver Cross Heart Surgery Program Earns
National Recognition for Excellence and Outcomes
National Recognition for Excellence and Outcomes
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of heart disease, making it the number one cause of death of both men and women. In fact, one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. If you or a loved one needs heart care, the Midwest Institute for Heart at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox offers world-class care close to home. In early 2025, Silver Cross Hospital earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Silver Cross among the most elite for open heart surgery in the United States and Canada. The hospital’s heart surgery program launched in May 2019.
“This is the second major award our heart surgery program has earned since October, when Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #2 for Cardiac Surgery in Illinois, right in between two of Chicago’s leading academic medical centers,” said Michael Mutterer, RN, MA, LCPC, CADC, LNHA, Silver Cross President and CEO. “The credit for these extraordinary accomplishments goes to cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Pat Pappas and his associates at Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, our Cardiovascular Unit, Cardiovascular
Operating Room team, Procedural Care Unit and all those who support heart surgery at Silver Cross.”
The STS star rating system is one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded overall measures of quality in healthcare, rating the benchmarked outcomes of cardiothoracic surgery programs across the United States and Canada. The star rating is calculated using a combination of quality measures for specific procedures performed by an STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database participant.
“The Society of Thoracic Surgeons congratulates STS National Database participants who have received three-star ratings,” said David M. Shahian, MD, chair of the Task Force on Quality Measurement. “Only a very small percentage of participants nationally achieve this important recognition.”
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-forprofit organization representing more than 7,700 cardiothoracic surgeons, researchers and allied healthcare professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest. The Society’s mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research and advocacy.
ABOUT SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL’S HEART SURGERY PROGRAM
One of the busiest heart surgery programs in the state of Illinois, Silver Cross performs nearly 300 surgical cases each year and is part of the Midwest Institute for Heart at Silver Cross.
The institute brings together experts from multiple specialties to deliver advanced heart care across the continuum. These include preventive and screening services, cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure services, minimally invasive heart procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), open heart surgery, aneurysm repair, cardiac rehabilitation and more.
“If you’re in search of top-rated, nationally recognized heart care, you don’t have to travel far,” Mutterer added. “It’s right here at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.”
Silver Cross Hospital’s heart care excellence is in addition to its Healthgrades ranking of #1 in Surgical Care in Illinois for the second year in a row, which encompasses more than 15 different types of the most common and complex surgeries. The hospital has also earned 20 Straight A’s for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
For more information, visit www.silvercross.org/heart
Your HEART World-Class Deserves Care
From prevention programs to open-heart surgery and aftercare, we’ve brought together the latest technology and the finest heart experts anywhere. And it’s ALL right here at the Midwest Institute for Heart at Silver Cross Hospital.
Our nationally recognized heart surgery program has earned 3 Stars from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the gold standard for heart care. That’s the highest rating available and puts Silver Cross among the most elite heart programs in the U.S. and Canada.
World-class heart care close to home… that’s the way you should be treated.
For more information or to find a heart specialist, visit silvercross.org/heart or SCAN the QR Code to learn more.
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