Mokena, IL|Press Release|
Joliet Woman Named Forest Preserve Volunteer Of The Year
Ruth Meyer has contributed 18 years of service in multiple roles.

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Ruth Meyer has contributed 18 years of service in multiple roles.

The Village of Downers Grove, in partnership with Accurate Document Destruction, will host the event at Village Hall.
To accommodate staff vaccination scheduling, the building will be closed to patrons on Friday, April 16, and Friday, April 23.
Repairs should be completed by the end of the day April 14.
All current families should have received an email with more details and a direct link to the District 181 Skyward Family Access system.
Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
More than 53 teams competed in the first tournament of the year.
The Tireless Project will launch its seasonal collection of unwanted tires April 24.
Applications and payments may be made online or via mail.
Flaggers will be present to guide vehicles through the site through April 12.
The programs will cover a wide variety of topics including wildflower viewing, gardening, bicycling and nature exploration.
Residents who have unwanted weapons in their home can turn them in April 24.
The road closure is part of the Phase I of the Western Ave road reconstruction project.
All programs are virtual and advance registration is required.
The Village Board agreed to a five-year contract with Waste Management.
Police are reminding the community about important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance.
The closure will begin April 12 and will reopen April 19.
All current families will receive an email with more details and a direct link to the District 181 Skyward Family Access system.
Romeoville Fire Department will administer doses to 1,000 residents per day on three dates in late April.
More than 200 local law enforcement agencies in Illinois are enhancing enforcement of distracted driving laws this April.