State's Attorney Glasgow Lends Hand to Downtown Joliet Blood Drive

The Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive is set for Jan. 30.

The following was provided by the Will County State's Attorney's office. The author, Charles B. Pelkie, is the office's director of public affairs.  Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow is pleased to announce that his office once again is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers and Joliet mom Jennifer Babec to host a blood drive in downtown Joliet. The next Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive will be from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Will County State's Attorney's Office, 121 N. Chicago Street, across the street from the historic Rialto Square Theatre. Anyone who works in or visits downtown Joliet is encouraged to take 30 minutes to donate blood on Jan. 30. Appointments can be made by calling Jennifer Babec at 815-…

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This Weekend: Taste of Palos, Sweeney Todd and More

Festivals, performing arts, sports, kid friendly and charitable events this weekend, July 14 - 17, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.

Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus and Magellan knew how to party.  Life's more fun when you get out and explore it. So put down the remote and pick your GPS - it's time to discover the weekend. This weekend brings monsters, horror, and blood (donations). Taste of Palos July 17, 12pm - 7:30pm | W 123rd St & S 89th Ave, Palos Park, IL Enjoy a day of good food, entertainment, games and much more. Sponsored by the Palos Park Woman's Club, proceeds from the Taste of Palos help support Grade School District 118, High School District 230, Police and Fire Departments and the library. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street July 15, 8pm; July 16, 2pm & 8pm, July 17, 2pm | Marist High School The Lantern Theatre presents a musicial considered …

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Daily PatchCast: Pancakes, Music and Basketball

A daily video recap of the region's top stories

For the Love of the Music: Seniors Jam on Valentine's Day Back to Triangle Case Delayed Until April While New Judge Takes Over Back to Food 4 Less Grand Opening: Big Scissors, Big Checks, Big Store Boys Basketball: Stagg Ends Lemont's Upset Bid Back to Rotary's Free Flapjacks, Local Entertainers Draw a Crowd

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