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Plainfield parents see daughter soar on world charts

By DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Kosovo pop star Genta Ismajli has amassed more than 25 million views on You Tube, has more than 26,000 fans on her Facebook page and has performed 300-plus concerts around the globe. The 25-year-old recently visited her family in Plainfield before meeting with New York producers.

Wedding trends spotlighted at JCC show

By DAWN AULET For Sun-Time Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Fall weddings are popular these days, as are the colors brown and pink and food stations at the reception. These and other wedding trends will be spotlighted from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at a bridal show at the Joliet Junior College.

Will, Grundy marriage licenses

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Marriage licenses issued in Will and Grundy counties during October.

Holiday craft shows abound

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The following is a list of seasonal craft shows and bazaars offered throughout the area.

Lewis launches scholarship, facilities campaign

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Lewis University hosted its 11th annual Signum Fidei Celebration on Sept. 12 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. It was the perfect setting for the launch of the $30 million "Campaign for Lewis University: Touching Hearts and Minds."

Astro-graph

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Today's birthday: Even if early indications signal otherwise, some favorable adjustments are likely to be made in the year ahead that will put you on the path to bigger and better beginnings. They will bring the happiness you're seeking.

Joliet community center to hold food drive

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The residents and staff of Victory Centre of Joliet supportive living community are hosting a food drive through Nov. 13 to help ensure that no one in Joliet goes hungry this holiday season.

applause

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

New Kiwanis officers

Benefit to help man with organ transplants

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Dave Fultz has been battling diabetes for 22 years. On Sept. 23, Fultz was given a second chance at life when he received the gift of a kidney and pancreas transplant.

Joliet Central presents 'Spelling Bee" musical

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Joliet Central High School will present the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Nov. 15 in the auditorium of the school, 201 E. Jefferson St., Joliet.