Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

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The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)...

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Premier Paws at Lockport is proud to serve the Lockport area and surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality, low-cost veterinary care for pets at every stage of life. Your pets are family, and quality veterinary care should always be affordable. Our local clinic provides compassionate, modern care with transparent pricing and a team that truly listens. Our experienced staff focuses on personalized medicine in a welcoming environment , without the stress of unexpected costs. In addition to our everyday affordable services, we host low-cost vaccine clinics on the first Saturday of every month, making preventive care even more convenient and accessible for our community. Here are just a few of the services our new clinic offers: • Dentals • Spays/Neuters • Laser Therapy • X-Rays • Microchipping • Vaccinations We’re proud to care for your pets and are here to help them live long, healthy lives. We’re always welcoming new clients, so give us a call to schedule an appointment and experience care you can trust at a price you can feel good about. Visit us at any of our THREE locations: Premier Paws at Lockport 16935 W Bruce Road Lockport, IL 60441 708-550-7297 Premier Paws at Timberline 495 E Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60431 815-729-1555 Premier Paws at Burbank 7900 Lavergne Avenue Burbank, IL 60459 708-551-1000

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LOCKPORT, IL - Lockport Township High School East has been ranked 71st best in the state of Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News and World Report said schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. LTHS scored a 26.1/100 for college readiness, and has a 93 percent graduation rate. LTHS also ranked 2,167 in the national rankings. The school is located at 1333 E. Seventh St., in Lockport. <hr />Image via Shutterstock.

LOCKPORT, IL - Lockport Township High School East has been ranked 71st best in the state of Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report.

U.S. News and World Report said schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. LTHS scored a 26.1/100 for college readiness, and has a 93 percent graduation rate. LTHS also ranked 2,167 in the national rankings. The school is located at 1333 E. Seventh St., in Lockport.

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Hiring: Part-Time Choir Director
Trinity Lutheran Church New Lenox, IL Choir Director Position - Part Time 
508 North Cedar Road New Lenox, IL 60451
Choir Director Job Description and Duties:
-Choose music from files and/or purchase (from budget*) music for selected services. 
-Music is chosen based on voicing, church year theme, readings, and/or gospel reading, if possible. Difficulty level is also a consideration. 
-Let church secretary know for placement in the service bulletin. 
-Organize music including filling and emptying folders and filing music. 
-Conduct rehearsals. 
-Direct choir at services and rehearsals. 
-Choir rehearsals have been held on Wednesday nights at 7pm for usually 1 hour (could be adjusted). More time needed near Easter and Christmas. 
-Choir has traditionally sung after the 2nd reading during services. We also sing during offering as well as for prelude. (concurred with pastor - anywhere during service as needed). 
-Singing dates are chosen based on choir member availability and when music is fully prepared. 
-Singing dates that happen every year: 
*Reformation Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving as well as on Thanksgiving 
*Christmas Eve 11:00pm Service 
*Ash Wednesday 
*Maundy Thursday 
*Good Friday 
*Easter at Both Services 
*Confirmation 
-Choir sings during Advent, Lent, and ordinary time. 
-Recruiting new members
Extra info: 
-During Lent, other rehearsal arrangements may need to be made since Wednesday have the Soup and Sandwich and Lenten Services. Choir has switched to Mondays or Thursdays before. (sometimes practices have been held between the 8:00am and 10:30am Service.) 
-If the organist is not available to accompany, the director may need to hire (budget funds) someone who is capable on piano, organ or other instrument. 
-Presently two choir members teach Sunday School, so when we have to sing during offering at the 9:00am service. The director may text them when the sermon starts.
-Questions, please call or email: (815) 485-6973 or <a href="mailto:tlcsecretary508@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">tlcsecretary508@gmail.com</a>

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