The National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW) Joliet Chapter celebrated 34 years of service to the community with a brunch event featuring guest speakers, honorees, and a message of equity, empowerment, healing, and hope.
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2026 Joyful Brunch Honors Michael Austin Clark, Supports MAC Mentoring & JTHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Joyful Brunch 2026 is a celebration honoring the late Michael Austin Clark, with proceeds benefiting the MAC Mentoring Program and the Michael Austin Clark JTHS Endowed Athletic Boosters Scholarship.
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Chicago Regions Mayors elect Romeoville Mayor John Noak next chair
Mayor John D. Noak of the Village of Romeoville was unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, a regional coalition of 275 cities, towns, and villages in northeastern Illinois.
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West Suburban Community Pantry Overwhelmed with Record Demand
The West Suburban Community Pantry has seen a 33% increase in visitors, with 660 first-time visitors since October 28th, and has added volunteer shifts and delivery services to handle the increased demand.
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History on Wheels Museum to host 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway for veteran families
History on Wheels Museum is hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway for 100 veteran families, in honor of their service and sacrifice.
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City of Joliet expands Arts and Culture at Bicentennial Park
The City of Joliet is continuing to expand its community programming and partnerships with local arts and cultural organizations at Bicentennial Park, featuring signature events, educational programming, and performances by local schools and theater groups.
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SNAP benefits slated to be cut off on November 1
If the federal government shutdown continues, 1.9 million Illinoisans will lose access to SNAP benefits on November 1, unless the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans re-open the government.
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Community Connections Expo free event
The Community Connections Expo will take place on October 16th at Joliet Central High School, featuring a job fair, community resource tables, food vendors, musical entertainment, workshops, and free childcare.
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Speak Up sponsors “Walking in Hope” Cancer Walk
Speak Up, a local non-profit organization in Joliet, sponsored a Flash Mob Cancer Awareness “Walking in Hope” event on October 4, 2025, to promote screening and reduce the risk of breast cancer, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide.
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Joliet community encouraged to provide public feedback for Joliet’s Comprehensive Plan
The City of Joliet hosted a public workshop to gather input for its Comprehensive Plan, with 120 residents attending and officials encouraging more public input before the October 10 deadline.
