Joliet residents are encouraged to participate in the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation to win eco-friendly prizes while contributing to a sustainable future by making simple water-saving pledges at mywaterpledge.com.
Janice Black
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Joliet Township Government and IYFS partner to strengthen violence intervention
Joliet Township Government and Illinois Youth and Family Services have partnered to provide Community Violence Intervention services since 2023, ensuring families and former CVI clients maintain access to case management, advocacy, outreach, and interventions.
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Working Families Will County endorses seven candidates for April 1 election
The Working Families Will County PAC has endorsed seven candidates in the upcoming April 1 election for their commitment to policies that uplift working families, promote economic and social justice, and ensure a government that prioritizes the needs of everyday people over corporate interests.
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Taxpayers should act now to claim more than $1 billion in refunds for tax year 2021 with the April 15 deadline fast approaching
Over 1.1 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2021, with the IRS estimating more than $1 billion in refunds remaining unclaimed due to a deadline of April 15.
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Joliet Area Black Community History Project
The Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study is underway to document the history and culture of the Joliet area’s Black community, and the Joliet Historical Museum is hosting a free event on Saturday, February 22, where attendees can share their memories and artifacts.
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Will County Health center adds infectious disease clinic to its services
The Will County Community Health Center has added an Infectious Disease Clinic to its list of medical services, offering STI and HIV care, general infectious disease consultations, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV.
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Joliet Council approves Northpoint donation for future Water Tower
The Joliet City Council has approved the donation of land from Northpoint for the construction of a future water tower near Route 53 and West Breen Road, a significant step forward in the city’s implementation of the Alternative Water Source Program.
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Romeoville Fire Academy partners with Endeavor Health to train local students
The Romeoville Fire Academy has received a $380,000 grant from Endeavor Health to enhance its firefighter and EMT training programs, with a focus on young adults from diverse communities.
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Raoul Co-Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Essential Federal Funding
A coalition of 22 attorneys general, including Illinois’ Attorney General Kwame Raoul, are suing to stop a Trump administration policy that would block trillions of dollars in federal assistance to states, jeopardizing essential services and programs for millions of Americans.
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Raoul files lawsuit challenging unconstitutional executive order ending birthright citizenship
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and three other states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, arguing it violates the constitutional rights to which all children born in the U.S. are entitled.
