Channahon News

The Will County Board unanimously approved a 2010 budget Thursday. The county board had to grapple with huge projected deficits early in the budgeting process.

CHANNAHON –The Channahon Police Department was named Rookie of the Year this week for its participation in this summer's National Night Out.

Railroad buffs of all ages will enjoy an exhibit of model trains at the Morris Area Public Library from Thursday, Nov.

The Channahon Fire Protection District has purchased a sophisticated disinfecting device that will help combat the spread of viruses and bacteria, such as H1N1, MRSA, TB and more.

They may have been small. They may have been cramped. And some of them might even have been called a bit chintzy.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is sponsoring an informational open house on two site-improvement proposals for Lake Chaminwood and the South Rock Run Greenway from 3-7 p.m. on Nov.

Free Souper Wednesdays: 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through March at Channahon United Methodist Church, 24751 W. Eames St., Channahon.

One woman might be shocked to learn the county jail is also handicap accessible.

A team from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, provided by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, will arrive Nov.

White the new temporary traffic signals put up by the Village of Channahon have been activated at U S 6 and Bell Road as of Wednesday; Lockport Alderman Pete Colarelli says a GOOD FIRST STEP has taken place towards a possible "future traffic light" at State and 13th Streets, where motorists enter the Lockport Metra Station.

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves has established drop off locations at various locations around Channahon and Minooka as they gear up to collect new toys for needy children for the 2009 holidays.

Grade school students in Channahon have issued a challenge to other grade school kids: Do one pull-up. In Operation Pull Your Own Weight, the N.B. Galloway School first-, second-and third-grade students are challenging all takers their age to do one pull-up. That's right, just one, and they have until the end of the year to get it done.

Cindy Wilson, fire and life safety education coordinator for Channahon and Minooka fire protection districts, received the New Horizons Award from the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association.

A CHANNAHON man was charged with DUI by Minooka police about 2 a.m. Sunday Oct. 25. Richard Harris, 62, 24455 Moorman, Channahon, was also ticketed for improper lane usage.

Trick-or-treaters in Morris will be able to go door to door seeking candy and other treats between 4 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.

The village of Channahon will have a car up for sale soon, along with a bit of property.

Think you're smarter than a whole bunch of cops? You'll have a chance to prove it to the judge Nov.

Sgt. Shane Casey and Officer Brad Bucciarelli bring a lot of firepower to their classroom lectures.

Jerry Kowalski of Elmhurst plays the part of Union Army General George Henry Thomas in the Civil War Days reenactment at Dollinger Family Farm at Channahon on Saturday, Oct.

Dr. Mark Kaschube, who will present his 20th annual free magic show to the community at Minooka Community High School South Campus next Saturday, practices with two of the violinists who will perform in the show, entitled “twenty.” Dr.