Braidwood Journal

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship has announced approval of a new competency-based occupational framework (CBOF) for apprenticeships in the woodwork manufacturing specialist occupation.
Reed-Custer High School Industrial Technology teacher Mark Smith is among a group of industry and education members from across the country that, for the past three years, have collaborated on rewriting guidance for the U.S. Department of Labor’s description for woodworking manufacturing specialist apprenticeships.

In the tiny, unincorporated community of Custer Park, you won’t find a public library or a public school or even a post office, but driving down Route 113 you will find something else — a volunteer fire department.
On Aug. 10, a powerful derecho swept through northern Illinois, knocking down tree limbs, power lines and, in some areas, even causing structural damages.
“Thankfully, we did not have any major incidents or any major reports of damage in the area from the storm,” said Ron Pruss, Custer Fire Protection District (CFPD) president.

A Braidwood Police Department officer gained a new rank last week as officer Christopher Altiery was promoted to sergeant.
Sgt. Altiery was recognized by Chief Todd Lyons during a promotional ceremony held last week at City Hall, where he was pinned with his sergeant badge by his wife.
As a detective sergeant, Altiery will continue his investigative duties while also overseeing patrolmen and school resources officers on the day shift.