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Illinois State treasurer schedules online auction of unclaimed property

The treasurer's office is the custodian of unclaimed property, including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, unpaid rebate cards, and safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered to the treasurer's office after private entities have tried for several years to locate the owner.

Gallery Seven 13th Open Lens exhibit

The Open Lens exhibit will be juried by the Gallery Seven members with recognition and cash prizes awarded for Best of Show, First, Second, Third Place, and Honorable Mentions.

South Suburban Airport a step closer to construction

The south suburban area not only serves as the largest inland port in North America, but it is also a busy hub for interstate highways, canals, warehousing, and new business development. The airport would conceivably add capacity for cargo shipments and drive economic growth in the region.

Councilman Morris makes his case for re-election

Councilman Terry Morris has been on the Joliet City Council for 12 years and makes his case for why the voters should re-elect him on April 4. Incumbent Terry Morris is being challenged for the district 5 council seat by Suzanna...

Joliet West Senior Jeremy Fears, Jr. Named Gatorade Illinois Boys Basketball Player of the Year

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Fears as Illinois’ best high school boys’ basketball player.

Jazz & STEAM/Night Fundraiser is back

In partnership with Lewis University, funds raised at the JAZZ STEAM/Night fundraiser will help support After the Peanut programs for students ages 7 to 14, that include the STEAM Club, that provides students with engaging experiences, this year’s Club students will learn coding, drone programming and more.

Pace to hold public hearings on proposed adoption of part-time Vanpool Fares and expansion of the Naperville-Aurora On Demand

Arlington Heights, IL – Pace will hold a series of six public hearings to solicit public input on proposed fare changes to the agency’s Vanpool fare structure and an expansion of the Naperville-Aurora On Demand service. The hearings, five...

National I AM She ribbon cutting of I AM Day for Women’s History Month

The new I AM Day has been registered with the National Day Calendar and is now set for the 2nd Sunday in March each year during Women’s History Month.

Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago Celebrates 66 Years of Independence

Under a newly sworn-in administration, The Ghana is Better United Than Divided themed event will donate all proceeds to the Ghanaian Community Health Clinic. The Ghanaian Community Health Clinic (GCHC) is a volunteer-based health center on Chicago’s southside that provides the community access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare free of charge.

Venture to introduce new science criteria for elementary schools

“Science is just as essential as language arts and math, that’s why teaching accurate information daily that’s both useful and human centered can create a baseline for higher education in the sciences,” said Ventura (D-Joliet).

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Joliet to receive $76 million in water infrastructure loans

Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.