It is no great secret that America is getting older. The birth rate in the U.S. has fallen by more than half since the early 1960s. Typical life expectancy in the U.S. has increased by around a decade over...
Just in time for the holiday season, shoppers at the Joliet Mall will have a new dining option with the opening of a Panera To Go location.
For Hamra Enterprises, a nationwide, family-owned, restaurant...
We will be working with legal service partners to serve between 150 and 300 immigrants per day, provide transportation to the legal clinic for their appointments, and promote legal services in shelters across the city.
Brown Sugar Bakery received $500,000 in grant funding from the state's Minority-Owned Business Capital and Infrastructure Program in 2020 to support the expansion, allowing the business to create jobs, increase revenues, and revitalize properties in communities.
Rick Kwasneski, who has served on the Pace Suburban Bus Board of Directors since 2002 and as Chairman since 2006, has been reappointed to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Board of Directors....
Fusion Natural Hair and Braid Academy will officially open its doors to the public on October 26, 2023, with a grand opening at 18 Ohio Street, Joliet, IL, from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM. The academy will be the...
Will County - Caroline L. Portlock, Director of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Will County, has been elected President of the Illinois Workforce Partnership (IWP). The IWP represents local workforce development leaders throughout Illinois from 10 Economic Development...
In early August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released its quarterly report on household debt and credit. At mid-year, the nation's total household debt rose to $17.06 trillion – a $2.9 trillion increase since the start of the pandemic recession in late 2019.
Announced earlier this year, the USF Small Business Accelerator will provide equity-free accelerator funds and mentorship to businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved categories.
“I am glad we can host this event in person this year and share how the Business Enterprise Program helps our local businesses flourish,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “This Program is a vital resource for minority business owners, connecting them with a variety of public and private business opportunities.”
Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.
