The City of Joliet is accepting nominations for the 2025 Neighborhood Hero Award Program, which honors residents who demonstrate exceptional pride in maintaining their properties and enhancing the beauty of their neighborhoods.
Janice Black
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Artists Invited to Showcase Their Talents at Naperville Art Fair
Local artists and fine craftspeople are encouraged to apply to the 2nd Annual Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair on May 16, with the show featuring a juried exhibition and sale of fine art and crafts in various media.
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Lockport Township High School honors Travis Family for 50 years of service and seats new board members
At a Special Reorganization Meeting, the Lockport Township High School District 205 School Board of Education swore in newly elected and re-elected members and appointed new Board officers, and recognized the Travis family for their 50-year legacy of service.
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Illinois Museum Honors Lockport’s History with Innovative Exhibit
The Gaylord Building Historic Site received an Innovation Award from the Illinois Association of Museums for its exhibit Rise from Ruins: The Great Lockport Fire of 1895, which used chalk murals to tell the story of the devastating fire that ravaged the city’s downtown in 1895.
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Forest Preserve District of Will County joins multi-county bike safety initiative
Five northern Illinois forest preserve districts and two park districts are collaborating on a comprehensive bike safety and education initiative to promote responsible riding and public safety.
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Downtown Joliet Gears up for a 1980S Throwback Party
Downtown Joliet is hosting a 1980s throwback celebration on May 3, 2025, featuring live music, DJs, photo ops, and themed specials at local businesses.
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Opens Luxury Hotel and Spa
Wind Creek Chicago Southland has officially opened its full resort experience, including a luxury hotel and spa, creating over 1,100 jobs and becoming a destination of choice for gamers and entertainment seekers.
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Avelar Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion access in Illinois passes House
State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar’s House Bill 3637 has passed the House chamber, strengthening Illinois’ Shield Law to safeguard access to medication abortion and preventing federal overreach.
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Belmont Little League and Joliet Slammers Form Groundbreaking Partnership for Youth Baseball
The Joliet Slammers has partnered with Belmont Little League to provide support to their Senior Baseball Team for the 2025 season, including uniforms and interactive events to foster youth baseball in the Joliet community.
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Nearly 50 years of Athletics and Activities for Special Needs
The Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) provides a variety of programs for people with special needs, improving their self-confidence, skills, and sense of community since 1976.
