The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history. At the Old Joliet Prison, made famous by the “Blues Brothers” film, the Joliet Slammers baseball team staff were generously handing out tickets to a ballgame recently, helping kick off the statewide celebration of the Route 66 centennial. But at this […]
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Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Lauren Underwood Issue Call to Action at ACE Unity Brunch
U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Lauren Underwood joined local organizers at the Alliance for Civic Engagement’s (ACE) third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Brunch to issue an urgent plea for sustained voter participation. The annual banquet this year held at the Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn brought together over 200 community members, political […]
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After The Peanut Foundation Honors Area Educators with Teacher Appreciation
Teaching is one of the most difficult and demanding of all the professions. It is more than just a job; it is a calling that requires the utmost commitment. Despite dedication to their profession, teachers are rarely recognized or appreciated. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, After The Peanut Foundation hosted a restorative evening for […]
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Joliet council proposes ban for criminal conduct on city property, former Galowich YMCA to become new recreation hub
The Joliet City Council is considering an ordinance that will ban anyone who commits an offense on public property for a set period, and the former Galowich Family YMCA has been approved for redevelopment into an indoor and outdoor commercial recreation facility.
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Nominations open for City of Joliet’s 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award Program
The City of Joliet is accepting nominations for its 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award Program to recognize residents who demonstrate exceptional pride in their property and contribute positively to the beauty and spirit of their neighborhoods.
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Obama Presidential Center Tickets On Sale to the General Public
Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Museum go on sale May 6th at 9 a.m. for visits starting June 19th, and guests are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance.
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Plainfield Post Office to be renamed for fallen Soldier Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s legislation to rename the Plainfield Post Office in honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr., a decorated Army veteran from Joliet, has gained bipartisan support and was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives.
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City of Joliet Issues Final Reminder for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications
Eligible organizations have until April 30, 2026 to apply for the City of Joliet’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, with an estimated allocation of $924,055, and must meet certain criteria to be considered.
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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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Romeoville’s Finance Department wins 12th Consecutive Financial Reporting Award
The Village of Romeoville’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for their comprehensive annual financial report by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the 12th consecutive year.
