Press Releases

August 9, 2010

Transportation News

Interstate 80 Phase I Study Underway; Public Meeting Scheduled

Schaumburg, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is initiating the Interstate 80 Preliminary Engineering and Environmental (Phase I) Study. The study will take a comprehensive look at the current and future transportation needs of the corridor and includes an extensive public involvement process. The I-80 study area extends approximately 16 miles from Ridge Road on the west to U.S. Route 30 on the east, is located within Kendall, Grundy, and Will Counties, and passes through the communities of Minooka, Channahon, Shorewood, Rockdale, Joliet, and New Lenox.

The public meeting, conducted in an open house format, will be held at the following time and location:

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location:
Victorian Ballroom at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate
15 S. Richards Street
Joliet, IL 60433

The purpose of the meeting is to seek public input on the transportation issues and needs of the project. Interested persons may visit anytime between 4:00pm and 7:00pm IDOT will provide information regarding study schedule, federal review process and public involvement opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch a PowerPoint
presentation, review exhibits, provide comments, and meet with IDOT and study team representatives on a one-on-one basis.

“We are looking forward to beginning the process to identify and address the needs of this important regional section of a significant link in the nation’s interstate system”, said IDOT Regional Engineer Diane O’Keefe.

*This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals. Anyone needing specific assistance should contact Carrie Hansen at (630) 5103944. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the TTY/TTD number (800) 5260844/or 711; TTY users (Spanish) (800) 5010864/or 711; and
for Telebraille dial (877) 5266670 at least five days prior to the meeting.

I-80 Phase I Study Flyer

May 17, 2010

The Village Christian Church
“The Church has Left the Building”

The Village Christian Church in Minooka is holding a “The Church Has Left the Building” day of community service on Sunday morning, June 13, 2010.

Church members are looking for family-friendly community service projects in the Minooka, Channahon, Morris, and Joliet area to allow them to serve God and the community. Other area volunteers are encouraged to help our members with the projects, as well.

Examples of projects scheduled so far include oil changes for single parents, a free car wash, making greeting cards for hospice patients, visiting nursing homes, a free kids’ carnival, a blood drive, doing yard work for the elderly, cleaning up local parks, and many more.

To offer project ideas, to volunteer for service, or to learn more about the specific opportunities, visit our website or call (815) 467-2265.

Excluding June 13, The Village Christian Church meets Sunday mornings at Minooka Junior High School, 333 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka, for services at 9:00 and 10:30. A nursery, children’s programs, and worship services are available.

The Village of Minooka, Illinois 121 East McEvilly Road Minooka, IL  60447 (815) 467-2151 Email Us