The Senate is now deciding the fate of local news.
As part of the Build Back Better Act, the Senate is in the next few days considering an important proposal: providing a payroll tax credit to local news organizations to...
The Plainfield Fire Protection District is collecting new toy donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. Toys may be dropped off at any of our four fire stations between 7 am and 8 pm every day....
All garbage, recycling and yard waste pick up will be one day late the week of Monday, September 6, 2021 due to the Labor Day holiday. Normal collection will resume the week of September 13, 2021.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The estimated number of missing persons is simultaneously incomplete and cringeworthy. One count suggests that of the more than 600,000 individuals currently reported missing, more than 200,000 are individuals of color. Still, Natalie Wilson and her sister-in-law Derrica Wilson founded the Black and Missing Foundation forge ahead to bring attention and closure to the ever-growing number of cases in minority communities.
NNPA NEWSWIRE - It’s often said that film is a director’s medium. But in this case the writing carries the weight of this romantic comedy drama. For lovers, couples and those contemplating the traditional next step—marriage—the premise is titillating. The thoughtful, balanced approach to the pros and cons of matrimony comes courtesy of scribes Jeff Rosenberg and Laura Jacqmin. Their even-handed depiction of how men and women navigate romance, beginning to end—especially the ending—is as perceptive as it is modern and quirky.
CHICAGO CRUSADER — “White County residents continue to see benefits from local wind and solar energy projects in the form of low-cost electricity, increased economic activity, and additional revenue for public services – all of which are critical for the community,” said Gayle Rogers, White County Auditor. “We welcome these newest renewable energy projects to keep White County leading the way on clean energy development in the heart of Indiana.”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A valedictorian at UCLA in 1927, Dr. Bunche earned a master’s in political science in 1928 and a Ph.D. in government and international relations in 1934 from Harvard University. He founded and taught classes in the Political Science Department at Howard University in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I pledge to fight hard to rid our ranks of racists and extremists," Gen. Austin pronounced during his confirmation hearings. He also pledged to overturn several discriminatory bans on military service put in place by the previous administration. The confirmation vote cleared by a 93-2 margin – Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) were the lone no-votes.
NNPA Newswire -- Over the course of the program, each publisher will receive coaching to address their organization’s path to business growth, including improving digital publishing tools and advertising capabilities and developing new digital skillsets.
Black Press USA -- The new program, which kicked off earlier this month, features an interactive rundown of the hot topics of the day – providing news and information to an audience that demands Black inclusion.
The high cost of rent and fierce competition for vacant properties has led to an increase in rental fraud, with many people turning to online social media groups to find apartments, and some even sharing the cost of an apartment with friends or family.
