The Three Rivers Association of Realtors is hosting their annual Home Expo on April 18, 2026, and Ezio Community Development Services is accepting applications for their Home Remodel & Repair Grant Program, while the City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board is organizing a training program to form an Openlands TreeKeepers Chapter.
East & Southeast Regional Alliance April Meeting
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In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Short-term guardianship forms can be completed by parents to protect their children in case of deportation or other crises, allowing a trusted adult to take temporary custody of the child for up to one year.
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Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline
The Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act, which would have created the first statewide regulations to reduce pollution from Illinois’ 2,400 warehouses, failed to receive a committee vote in either chamber of the General Assembly.
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Community honors Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. with memorial tribute and sign unveiling in Joliet
The Joliet community came together to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. with a memorial sign unveiling and a heartfelt ceremony, attended by community leaders, family, and friends.
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New Healing Place brings Trauma-Focused Care and Community Education to Joliet
Lorraine “Lorena” Guerrero, LCSW, CADC, PEL, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Senior Trauma Therapist, opened the Healing Place in downtown Joliet to provide trauma-focused care, education, and consulting to children, families, and organizations impacted by trauma.
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New gallery in downtown Joliet a destination for art enthusiasts
Bill Dimitroulas has opened the Atelier Joliet Art Gallery in downtown Joliet, featuring artwork ranging in price from $500 to $8000, with the goal of inspiring and connecting people from diverse backgrounds.
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License plate reader success is telling
License plate cameras have been instrumental in helping law enforcement identify and stop criminals, providing a sense of safety and security to families with special needs who are particularly vulnerable.
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Tax Time Guide: Steps taxpayers can take now to resolve tax issues and stay on track
Taxpayers who owe taxes or have not yet filed can benefit from acting early. Taking the steps outlined below can help limit penalties and interest, prevent delays, and make it easier to resolve tax issues. This Tax Time Guide focuses on what to do now. Step 1: Prepare to file your return Before filing, taxpayers […]
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“The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram: The Man Who Stared Down World War II in the Name of Love” by Ethelene Whitmire
Reed Peggram, a Harvard scholar, followed his heart to Paris in 1938, where he met and fell in love with a Danish man named Arne, and refused to leave Europe without him, despite the dangers of World War II.
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Cornerstone return of Spring Raffle, win up to $3,000
Cornerstone Services, Inc. is hosting its annual Spring Raffle, with proceeds going to programs that help people with disabilities, and tickets can be purchased now for a chance to win up to $3,000.
