Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has opened the first-ever Business Services Center in downtown Chicago, bringing together key business-related services in a centralized, customer-focused location while reducing operational costs by nearly $650K.
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Mock Traffic Stop Training in Plainfield Bridges Gap Between Police and Autistic Drivers
District 202 and the Plainfield Police Department hosted a Mock Traffic Stop training to educate neurodivergent drivers and police officers on safely navigating a traffic stop, and to introduce the Blue Envelope program to help officers recognize and interact with neurodivergent drivers.
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Joliet Slammers Unveil 2026 Promotional Schedule and Fan Giveaway Items
The Joliet Slammers have announced their fan giveaways for the 2026 season, featuring three bobblehead nights and other promotional items for the first 1,000 fans through the gates.
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Gallery Seven presents the Chicago Society of Artists Spring Member Exhibition
Gallery Seven is hosting the Chicago Society of Artists Spring Member Exhibition from April 30 to May 31, 2026, featuring a diverse range of artwork from established and emerging artists in the Chicago area.
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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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Stepping Stones Recovery Home for Women, Children is officially open
Stepping Stones recently opened an 8-unit Recovery Home for Women with Children in Joliet, providing a structured, supportive living environment for women with a substance abuse disorder and their children up to age five.
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Veteran Hitting Coach Luis Reyes Joins Joliet Slammers
Luis Reyes has been hired as the Joliet Slammers’ hitting coach, bringing with him experience from the Minnesota Twins’ minor league system and international professional experience.
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Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship available
The Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship Fund is offering $50,000 in scholarships to 20 applicants residing in 10 Illinois counties to help ease the financial burden of continuing education.
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Joliet Slammers 2026 promotional schedule
The Joliet Slammers have announced their 2026 promotional schedule, featuring classic themes and several new ones, with tickets starting at $7, and a season opener on May 8th.
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Tickets for “The Big House Ballgame” at Old Joliet Prison in demand
The Joliet Slammers will host “The Big House Ballgame” at the Old Joliet Prison on April 30, 2026, as part of the official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff celebration, with tickets going on sale March 11, 2026.
