Will County, the City of Joliet, and the Joliet Slammers are hosting Water Conservation Night on August 26th to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and provide cost-saving tips.
Janice Black
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Valley View School District Expands Hiring for 2025-26 School Year
Valley View School District is hiring for a variety of positions for the 2025-26 school year, including paraprofessionals, lunchroom/playground aides, special education teachers, guest teachers, bus drivers, operations & maintenance, nutrition services, and special education staff.
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Joliet District 86 Kicks Off New School Year with New Teaching Staff
Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed over 50 new educators to their district for the 2025-2026 school year, who attended week-long orientation meetings in August to learn about curriculum, equity & student services, technology, safety & security, and to meet their new teacher mentor.
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Will County Health expands services in Bolingbrook
The Will County Community Health Center has opened a newly remodeled health center in Bolingbrook, providing primary care, behavioral health, and family planning services for ages 5 and up, while the Will County Health Department continues to offer services at its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook.
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Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Named CED Board Chair
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has been selected to serve as the Chair of the Will County Center for Economic Development Board of Directors, with a focus on expanding economic opportunities, strengthening the local business environment, and attracting new residents.
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City of Joliet Planning Study for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Area held 1st meeting
The City of Joliet, in partnership with IDOT, held a community meeting to discuss the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan, which will determine how $3.5 million in state funding will be used for community improvements in neighborhoods affected by the I-80 bridge replacement project.
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Joliet Slammers Partner with Pabst Light for Record-Breaking Hot Dog Drop
The Joliet Slammers are partnering with Pabst Light to attempt the world record for most hot dogs dropped by helicopter in one hour on July 22nd, with tickets starting at $2.60 and Pabst Light Cans for only $2.
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Budget Bill strips healthcare from 330,000, increases costs for Working Families
The Trump-Congressional Republicans’ budget bill will increase ACA premiums by 75% for working families, cut Medicaid coverage for 330,000 Illinoisans, and raise out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid enrollees, ultimately threatening the healthcare system and economy of the state.
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New Lenox Celebrates Grand Opening of New Wintrust Crossroads Sport Complex
The Village of New Lenox held the grand opening of the $70 million Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, which features 31 fields for various sports and amenities for fans.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS COALITION IN SUPPORTING DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 25 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief urging the court not to approve an agreement that would threaten the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which has helped level the playing field for minority and women-owned businesses in maintaining and expanding America’s transportation infrastructure.
