Braidwood News

Although his name isn't Joe he has been repossessing cars since 1990, and has lived in various local locations between Braidwood and South Wilmington, far from the job.

By Tonya Michalec Staff Writer Sirens could be heard as fire engines came from every direction on Friday, June 14 - they were all heading to Braidwood's Shadow Lakes for a reported structure fire.

BOB NOVY has been selected as grand marshal of this year's Carbon Hill Homecoming parade.

The Tri-County Cougars got their offense on track and held off the Michigan Lions 36-34 for their first win of the season, Saturday at the Bobcat Field in Wilmington.

Inspiration can come from anywhere, even from a single thought. That was the case when it came to the memorial garden that was constructed in Shadow Lakes.

Coal City Middle School Principal Frank Perucca, of Braidwood, will become assistant superintendent in the Will County Regional Office of Education on July 1. Perucca was appointed by regional Superintendent Shawn Walsh, of Elwood, who was appointed to his post in February.

Born July 18, 1956, in Joliet, Ill., to the late Earl Thomas and Margaret Mae Kimbro, Thomas was a graduate of Reed-Custer High School with the Class of 1976.

Safety is the objective when it comes to students in the Reed Custer School District, and the safety of those entering and exiting the school was a highlighted topics at discussed by the Braidwood City Council last week.

ZAFRAN received boquets of flowers from her first and last students. The photo bouquet features the faces of her final class of students at Coal City Elementary School and a vase of roses arrived from two students from her first grade class in 1977.

On May 28, the mayor and commissioners approved the appointment of Elena Hibler to take over the remainder of the term as Finance Commissioner.

Marney Simon Staff writer The rain on Monday made for a somber backdrop as the sound of Taps rang out through Braidwood.

After she planted a miniature U.S. flag in front of the grave marker, Martina Jackson affectionately tapped the top of the white stone and murmured, "Thank you." If she had not said it, her T-shirt already had: "To those who served our nation THANK YOU for all the freedoms we enjoy." Jackson, of Lynwood, was among the army of 350 volunteers who ... (more)

Born Aug. 15, 1959 in Joliet, Kenneth was a son of Darold and Sharon Brockett-Bushue. He was raised Catholic, attended school in Braidwood and graduated from Reed-Custer High School.

Mack T. Dickerson: 40, of 1312 Elgin Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff's police Sunday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year for all Reed-Custer Schools will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 7 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, July 31, from 3 to 7 p.m. Registration will be held at the Reed-Custer Middle School, 407 Comet Drive, Braidwood.

Marney Simon Staff writer A six mile jaunt around the city paid off in Braidwood, and not just in terms good health.

Catherine Steele, "Cathy," 70, of Braidwood, and formerly Forest Park passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Presence St.