In some parts of the world, a gap year – a year-long break between high school and college – is the norm. It's starting to catch on in the U.S. as well. It's a chance for recent high school graduates ...

Are you packing up your car and hitting the road this summer? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by AAA, road trips are the most popular type of vacation for families in the U.S. in 2017. In fact, ...

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) received new annual Rate Impact Reports from Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) and Ameren Illinois (Ameren) pursuant to Illinois Public Act 99-0906, also known as the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), signed into law by Governor ...

Many parents face the same difficult question when raising a child. Should one of you stay at home while the other works? It's not a question to take lightly. The decision can have emotional and financial consequences and may have ...

Joliet – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet announced that Sarah Marsh, a volunteer in their Foster Grandparent Program in Will County, has been selected for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in the SeniorCorps northeast category. For the past 15 years, ...

The Obama Foundation released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), soliciting responses from firms interested in being considered for the role of construction manager for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). The deadline for RFQ submission is July 7, 2017. A Request ...

Season ticket holder or first timer, watching your team take the field or visiting new teams in a different venue, gripping your seat tightly during the finger-biting last minutes of a close game or cheering on a decisive win – ...

You can break personal finance into three broad categories: income, expenses and savings. Your personal cash flow statement lists your income and expenses and a common goal is to end each month with a positive balance – with money left ...

Joliet—The African American Business Association, a collaboration with the Joliet Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural gathering on July 20 at the Jacob henry Mansion. The group will focus on serving the needs of African American owners, managers, employees, ...

Joliet - It is with great pleasure that we would like to invite all members of the Joliet community to the kick-off event for our newest sub-group, the African American Business Association. The African American Business Association is a collaboration ...

College tuition, a new pair of glasses and retirement may seem unrelated, but the tax law says otherwise. By knowing how and where to save your money, you could pay for each of these expenses with tax-advantaged – or in ...

G&D Integrated, a specialized provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced the opening of a new warehouse facility in the Chicago metro area. The new, modern facility is located at 3300 Corporate Drive in Joliet, Illinois and will be ...

Whether it's a matter of comfort, appearance or safety, there are many medical procedures that you may want or need, but your health insurance won't cover. Laser eye surgery may fall into the want category for most people and it ...

How many times have you gone to pour milk in your coffee, only to see that the date on the carton was yesterday? Some people will instinctively throw it away, but chances are that's not what the label is intended ...