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I-80 Cattle Crash Stops Eastbound Traffic
Photo: Robert Dykstra via the Joliet Patch Interstate 80’s eastbound lanes experienced closure earlier this week after a livestock trailer and semi-truck accident.
The wreck occurred late afternoon Tuesday between Houbolt Road and Larkin Avenue.
Joliet Fire Chief Greg Blaskey stated to the Joliet Patch that several cows were found dead at the scene with others escaping.
Ranchers from surrounding areas gathered at the end of the afternoon with lassos to capture the stray cattle.
Joliet Junior College Sophomore Nick Scroppo was among those that witnessed the incident.
Scroppo stated, "I was at my baseball game on the field when they crashed. I could see helicopters flying above us as we played."
According to the Illinois State Police, the driver of the livestock trailer suffered life-threatening injuries.
Joliet will be participating in the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation throughout the month of April. payments, water fixtures, gift cards and other prizes. The Water Pledge program will be running for its tenth annual year in 2022.
Mayor Bob O'Dekirk is asking residents to make long term commitments and changes in managing their water resources. Last year, 759,000 residents across 42 states pledged to reduce their waste consumption.
Residents have the chance to win $3,000 towards their utility For more information, visit www.mywaterpledge.com.
Joliet’s Club Hawthorne Black Eyed Susan is opening in May.
The bar and off-track betting facility will be coming to the old Hawk Subaru dealership location on Jefferson Street.
Hawthorne has run and operated Bookie Magee’s Hideaway for several years and has chosen to move to a more prominent location on the main road.
According to the Joliet Patch, the new bar will have at least 40 seats, accommodate 200 patrons and display over 100 televisions.
Photo: www.hawthorneracecourse.com
Joliet Junior College Appoints New President
Photo: www.jjc.edu Joliet Junior College has announced the appointment of a new college president.
The college’s tenth president, Clyne Namuo, will begin July 1, 2022.
Namuo succeeds Judy Mitchell after her retirement in 2021. Namuo comes from Arizona after serving as Interim President at Phoenix College. The appointment comes after JJC conducted a seven-month comprehensive search nationwide with campus and external community participation.
JJC Board Chairmain Dan O’Connell states, “Namuo brings the right blend of higher education experience, vision, and thoughtful leadership to guide the college into its next chapter.”
New Joliet Olive Garden Begins Construction
Alessio & Sons Company has begun site preparation for the long-awaited Olive Garden.
The restaurant will sit on Route 30 near Interstate 55, in front of the Costco Store. Joliet Mayor, Bob O’Dekirk, stated in his State of the City speech that the construction would begin in no time. In his speech, O’Dekirk shared, “I want to keep the momentum that we have in Joliet going."
"I want to keep the city on the upward trajectory that we have been on, and I certainly want to see through these projects that have begun. I want to see them through to their completion.”
Photo: Joliet Patch
