8+ hour, 46+ min ago   (99+ words) shawlocal.com La Salle church to hold rummage sale Sept. 17-19 Cash-only event will be at Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a rummage sale Sept. 17-19. (Provided by Nancy Nieslawski) The cash-only event offers…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (252+ words) Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual juried art exhibit, in partnership with Sauk Valley Community College, featured almost 100 pieces of artwork from more than 40 adult and student artists. Ariana Tarner, a metalsmith from Sterling, was this year’s judge. Tarner chose the following…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (177+ words) Holly Kupiec (left) and Mark Vanderploeg help Jonathon Mitchel pick out items at the Morris Walmart during Shop with a Hero on Dec. 14, 2019. (Shaw Media) Grundy County Heroes & Helpers is collecting new, unopened toys to stock its annual Shop With…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (203+ words) A banner rolled out Thursday at Rock Run Collection lists future stores announced for the Joliet mixed-use center. Sept. 10, 2026 (Bob Okon) Cullinan Properties on Thursday announced five future retailers for a Joliet retail center anchored by Dick’s House of Sport....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (615+ words) In these days of computers and cell phones it may be hard to believe, but people still use typewriters. Just ask Lucas Dul, the proud owner of Typewriter Chicago, 1525 Ogden Ave., Unit L, Downers Grove. He’s been repairing typewriters since…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (198+ words) The Kankakee Public Library will unveil its newly redesigned Reading Garden on Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m., featuring a custom mural celebrating native plants and the library’s core values. The renovation transformed an underused outdoor space on the library’s western side into…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (297+ words) Shaw Local Byron Public Library’s Discover Drawing class is Sept. 22 Thursday, Sept. 22:
6-7 p.m.
Discover your inner artist during this beginner-friendly charcoal drawing class. Join Garret Sell as he teaches the fundamentals of sketching, guiding you through…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (239+ words) Cornerstone Services, Inc. will hold its ninth annual art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10. The program will be held at its Wellness Center Conference Room and Art Studio at 777 Joyce Road in Joliet, the agency said in a news release. All…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (236+ words) Summer isn’t quite finished, but fall is starting to make its presence known in Glen Ellyn. The Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Maplewood Public House from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 for Prism Market: Flannel, Music & Virgos, an outdoor artisan market…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (71+ words) Shaw Local Rochelle Moose Lodge to host free coin appraisal Sept. 13 The Rochelle Moose Lodge at 311 N. Main St. will host a free coin appraisal event on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1-5 p.m. (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette) The Rochelle Moose Lodge at 311 N. Main St....