How Plainfield’s New $250,000 Grant Will Connect 20 Miles of DuPage River Trails
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood has secured $250,000 in federal funding to improve the Bentley Property park pathway, creating a 20-mile trail connection along the DuPage River,…
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Lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures
An audit of the Illinois Department of Corrections revealed 40 shortcomings, including violations of state…
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What does Trump EPA reversal of landmark climate change ruling mean for Illinois?
Illinois officials are committed to closing coal-fired power plants by 2030, but federal policies under…
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County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne’s Statement on Solar Facility Court Ruling
The Will County Board has been ordered by the Will County Circuit Court to approve…
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Ventura-backed medically assisted treatment program to address opiate overdose deaths heard in committee
State Senator Rachel Ventura has proposed a bill that would provide opiate use disorder treatments…
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Giannoulias to host first Free Business Services Resource Fair to support Illinois Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is hosting a free Business Services Resource Fair on…
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Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community
Healthcare providers can build trust with Black patients by using culturally sensitive communication, providing accurate…
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State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools
The Illinois State Board of Education is requesting a $10.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes the Evidence-Based Funding formula that has been in place for nearly a decade and has resulted in increased graduation rates, narrowed achievement gaps, and improved student growth.
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Celebrate mom and birds with the Forest Preserve District in May
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering a variety of bird-related programs, such as birding, bird-friendly coffee, birding hikes, and LEGO building, as well as Mother’s Day activities, such as fishing, hiking, and bingo, from May 9-10.
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