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Kwanzaa celebration continues through Jan. 1

The principal practiced on the fifth day of Kwanzaa (December 30) is Nia (Purpose)
In embracing the principle and practice ...
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Black story tellers at Lewis University

Lewis University to host black storytellers on Feb. 4

Lewis University is hosting a free performance of the Spring 2016 Performing Arts Series starting Feb. 4.
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw brings depth to ‘Beyond The Lights’

Honored this past October with the “Emerging Icon” award from Elle Magazine at the celebration for their 21st annual “Women ...
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Moving Forward

Dr. Jackson invented touch-tone phone, caller ID, call waiting and more

Dr. Shirley Jackson, an American physicist who received her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973, was the ...
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Martha Johnson and Patricia Meade of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorrority at joliet West High School on MLK Day 2016.

Nearly 600 turn out for MLK day of service

Hundreds of students and adults gathered at Joliet West High School on Monday to volunteer their time in remembrance of ...
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Hugo and Traci Fernandez are the owners of 3C Compassionate Care Center, the first medical cannabis dispensary to open in Will County.

Will County Medical Cannabis dispensary now open for business

Will County's first medical cannabis dispensary opened for business Monday in the Rock Creek industrial park in Joliet.
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