Braidwood Journal

Council approves new city clerk after 3-2 vote

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 7:45pm

Teresa Fisher was approved as the new city clerk June 11 during the city council meeting after a 3-2 vote. Mayor Bob Jones appointed her, and she was voted in favor by everybody on the council except Finance Commissioner Wayne Saltzman and Streets and Alleys Commissioner Fay Smith. Smith did not comment on why he did not approve Fisher. “She may be really good,” Smith said. “I don’t have anything against anyone. I like to see everybody do good.” Fisher replaces Sue Grygiel, whose contract was extended for another month after a request from Saltzman.

I like what I have found in Braidwood

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 7:44pm

Hello Braidwood!
In the June 12 issue of the Braidwood Journal you may have read a brief news item that I have been hired as a reporter for Free Press Newspapers. I couldn’t be more excited to introduce myself and get to know the community, especially in Braidwood where my focus of reporting will be.
I’ve lived in Joliet 22 years and even though it’s less than 25 minutes away, up until this week I’ve visited Braidwood only two times

Good bargains, good times

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 7:43pm

The threat of rain didn’t stop people from coming in droves to browse the 60 sales around Braidwood during Garage Sale Days held Friday and Saturday.
The all town sale was coordinated by The First Presbyterian Church of Braidwood, and at their location they provided maps, shoppers’ first sale, and sold food and baked goods.
At Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, everything was 25 cents apiece unless marked otherwise. Other places were selling boats, a Chevrolet Corvette, even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle for thousands of dollars.

Headrick to forego ISU to pitch for the Twins

Published by admin on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 7:55pm

Brent Headrick, the former All State pitcher for Reed-Custer, got the call of his lifetime last week.
It was from the Minnesota Twins telling him that they were going to draft him in the ninth round of the Major Leagues First Year Player Draft.
Headrick was at home with his family and friends when, almost simultaneously, the phone rang as his name was being announced on the TV.

Coalition aims to recruit more members

Published by admin on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 7:52pm

The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition (BAHCC) has a new home. Now, members are working on plans to continue their outreach efforts in the community.
The coalition moved into its new home in the plaza behind CVS on Reed Street on June 1, and held an open house for the community to inspect the new space on June 3.
Members said the new site could be advantageous, with its close proximity to Reed-Custer High School and Middle School.

DAR Good Citizen named

Published by admin on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 7:50pm

Midewin Prairie Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently named Alyssa Faurot as the DAR Good Citizen for Reed-Custer High School.
DAR Good Citizens are based on scholarship, leadership and service to school and community.
One graduating senior may be honored. The student must meet grade standards and submit letters of recommendation, as well as an essay, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It.”

Business park owner seeks zoning approvals

Published by admin on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 7:52pm

A developer who has already taken on multiple projects in Braidwood has his eye on a business park on the edge of town. But movement at the site will have to wait until the city gets some paperwork — and a new zoning board — in order. On May 28, Mike Guinta approached the members of the City Council during the public comment portion of its regular meeting. Guinta, who owns the business property at Division and Route 53 near Exelon’s Braidwood Station, is looking to bring businesses into the partially developed business park.

City looks to make cuts to ease deficit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 7:49pm

The city of Braidwood is working to tighten the purse strings.
On May 28, city officials told members of the City Council that they’ve been pouring over city financial records, looking for a way to trim budgets, cut costs, and hopefully chip away at the budget deficit.
The exact state of the city’s finances at present is not quite known, but the city ended the 2018 fiscal year with a $2 million deficit in the general fund. The general fund is the main operating fund for the city, and includes budgets for the police department and the administration.

Bubba takes a liking to teachers

Published by admin on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 7:42pm

Bingo-Palooza heads to the park this weekend

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 6:29pm

The Braidwood Lions Club is kicking off summer with an exciting night out, all for a good cause.

On Saturday, the Lions will hold a six-hour “Bingo-Palooza” fundraiser underneath the Lions’ Pavilion in the Old Smokey City Park. The event will take place June 1 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Proceeds will be used toward the purchase of new playground equipment for the Lions’ Kiddie Park on North Lincoln Street in Braidwood.