Minooka NewsLocal news for Minooka, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Worker survives big fall on barge- June 29, 2008 A man fell headfirst 25 feet onto a barge floor late Thursday morning without any visible injuries, said Morris fire Chief Bob Coleman.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/worker-survives-big-fall-on-barge?fromrss=1 Tax Appeals: Minooka High wants to build defense base- June 27, 2008 The Minooka High School District Board's finance committee drafted an agreement they hope will join local taxing bodies in defending the district's tax base against industrial property tax appeals.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/tax-appeals-minooka-high-wants-to-build-defen... Mary Umberger: The flip side- June 25, 2008 Agents and brokers are holding the foreclosure door wide open for buyers looking for a bargain.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/mary-umberger-the-flip-side?fromrss=1 Woman's Club celebrates 50 years of service- June 23, 2008 The Joliet Junior Woman's Club celebrated its 50-year anniversary with a past presidents and reciprocity dinner at the Joliet Historical Museum.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/womans-club-celebrates-50-years-of-service?fr... JJC jazz band returns to concert series- June 21, 2008 For the first time in more than 10 years, the Joliet Junior College jazz band returns to the Bicentennial Park's Concert on the Hill series.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/jjc-jazz-band-returns-to-concert-series?fromr... Gardens featured on the walk- June 19, 2008 Eleven gardens will be featured June 28 in the Joliet Area Community Hospice's Timmy's second annual Hugs & Hearts Garden Walk.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/gardens-featured-on-the-walk?fromrss=1 Fire Calls: Channahon responds to seven calls Sunday- June 15, 2008 Channahon ambulance responded to seven calls Sunday, June 8. The ambulance and Channahon Fire Department conducted a carbon monoxide investigation along S. Forest Edge.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/fire-calls-channahon-responds-to-seven-calls-... Minooka club's garden walk returns- June 13, 2008 After a year hiatus, the Garden Club Committee and the Minooka Federated Women's Club will showcase six gardens in their garden walk from 1-5 p.m. on July 13.http://www.topix.net/city/minooka-il/2008/06/minooka-clubs-garden-walk-returns?fromrss=1 |