Provena Saint Joes to Present 'Heart Disease and Menopause'

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death among American women today, killing one woman about every minute, according to the American Heart Association.

Will County Deputy Shoots Lockport Township Teen Who Attacked Her With a Knife

The two underwent surgery at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.

A Will County Sheriff’s deputy shot a teenager who slashed her across the face as she and another officer responded to a domestic incident Thursday night in Lockport Township, police said. According to Will County Sheriff's police, they got a call at 7:30 p.m. about a 17-year-old wielding a knife and threatening family members on Gaylord Road. Two deputies were allowed inside by a family member. While there, a deputy, who has been on the force for only two years, spotted Jose Chavez in the hallway holding a knife. She and the other deputy "repeatedly ordered Chavez to drop the knife," but he refused, said Kathy Hoffmeyer, Will County Sheriff's Department spokesperson. Chavez rushed the two deputies and attacked one with the knife. "The …

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matt gentry

1:19 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012

this is probably coming from a person who was most likely arrested by the police multiple times for drugs or weapons charges. He is just mad that he got caught and feels like he is a big man. He doesn't understand the danger in the job. it is okay if he feels that way. One day when he will need the police they will still show up and assist this man in anything they can, then he will have …   more ›

Provena is Offering a Diabetes Fair Today

Learn about diabetes at Provena's Diabetes Fair. A presentation is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m..

County Executive Larry Walsh Rushed to Hospital

Will County Executive Larry Walsh suffered a severe nosebleed while in his office but is now doing OK, said a staffer.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh suffered a severe nosebleed Wednesday and was taken from his office to the hospital. "He's fine. We probably overreacted," said Anastasia Tuskey, the county's communications director. Walsh couldn't stanch the flow of blood, said Tuskey, who noted the county executive has high blood pressure, which contributed to his concerns. Fire department paramedics were called down to the county building and they decided Walsh should go to the hospital. He was taken to Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, and he is expected to be released Wednesday evening, Tuskey said. "We just had trouble getting the nosebleed to stop," she said. "Better safe than sorry."

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Lions Club Provides Fun Afternoon for People with Special Needs

There's "heart" in Proud American Days; Volunteers turn out to support Special Needs Day.

From noon till 3 p.m. Friday the grounds of the Proud American Days annual summer celebration in New Lenox was dedicated as a free day for people with special needs. Between 700-800 people, mostly from Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association and Trinity Services, were treated to a free lunch, carnival rides and dancing. New Lenox Lions Club Event Chair Lynn Eckhardt said this is the 11th year that the organization has sponsored the event to serve a specific population. "We do it along with the New Lenox Park District, which gives us the space and volunteers," he said. The idea to host an afternoon of fun for those with special needs is one way of "giving back. It's basically giving people that normally don't have a day to get to a …

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After Massive Stroke, Former D122 Teacher Gets Support Through 'Team Gladieux' Website

Frankfort resident Dennis Gladieux, 42, suffered a massive stroke, and the family risks losing its home. A website has been created to collect donations for the former New Lenox school teacher.

The old adage that someone's circumstances just "slipped through the cracks" is no joke for a married pair of New Lenox District 122 school teachers. Instead of taking the last few weeks before the start of school to relax and gear up for the hectic pace, Dennis and Jeni Gladieux, of Frankfort, are juggling a combination of critical health issues and facing financial ruin. Dennis Gladieux taught sixth-graders language arts and social studies at Oster-Oakview Elementary School along Cedar Road until August 2011. At that point, the district faced financial issues and cut Dennis, who wasn't tenured.   Meanwhile, his wife, 39-year-old Jeni, is still on staff. She is a second-grade teacher at Tyler Elementary School.  Like any other family …

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Destination Providence Catholic in Fall for Brittany Pirc

A July 28 golf outing will benefit Brittany Pirc, who is recovering from a severe car vs. truck accident in March.

New Lenox Parents Welcome Baby on New Year's Day

Taryn and Keith Chellino celebrated the birth of their daughter, Dolly Mae, who was the first baby born at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in 2011.

New Lenox rang in the new year with a newborn, the first baby born at the Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in 2011. Parents Taryn and Keith Chellino welcomed their daughter, Dolly Mae, at about 1:07 a.m. on Jan. 1. Dolly Mae, delivered by Dr. Daniel Beck, is the Chellino's first child. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 1/2 inches tall. To celebrate its first birth of the year, Provena St. Joseph gave the family a gift basket that included a teddy bear, clothing and other items.  "Happy Birthday, little Doll, and Happy New Year, welcome to the world," were the first words spoken by Taryn and Keith Chellino to their new baby girl, according to a Provena news release.

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