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Joliet host director of Broadway bound musical “Bronzeville” at Rock n’ Roll Museum

Here is a recent clip of   Bronzeville 'behind the scenes', covered by True-Star Media https://youtu.be/GIToUWcUffM?si=tw7giUf-z5Bo1nPz Joliet got a first look at a musical through the eyes of the director that charted the history of the ‘Great Migration’ of African Americans from...

Henry Louis Gates Jr., New Docuseries ‘GOSPEL’ – A  Journey Through Black Spirituality and Music

Discover the origins and influence of gospel music on Black spirituality in the captivating new docuseries “GOSPEL,” hosted and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. on PBS and WETA. PBS and WETA have announced a captivating new docuseries, “GOSPEL,” that unravels the rich tapestry of...

What Up Doe: Getting Detroit Right” “The Flash, The Swag, The Pimped-Out Flair…

Judge Mathis, Tonesa Welch, and the cast of ‘First Lady of BMF’ discuss making an authentic Detroit biopic and receiving NAACP Image Award nominations.

Film Festival presented by Zonta Club of the Joliet Area and Wild & Scenic Films

"Through Her Eyes"     The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area, in partnership with Wild & Scenic Films, invites you to its "Through Her Eyes" Film Festival on Thursday, March 21, at the Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa...

“Women In Action” celebrates National Women’s History Month at Bicentennial Park Theatre on February 24, 2024

    National Women's History Month is officially March, but the celebrating begins early at Billlie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre! All are invited to enjoy "Women In Action" - the multimedia, indoor theatre presentation at 7:00 pm. One show only!...

Joliet Symphony Orchestra presents “Remember” on February 24 and 25

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) will present their third concert series of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program featuring works by Aaron Copland, Florence Price, Leonard Bernstein, and John Knowles...

Annual Awards to Spotlight Black Entrepreneurs showcasing over 800 businesses 

     WDB Marketing is gearing up for its 7th Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Community, and Youth) Awards Weekend, scheduled for a three-day extravaganza from February 29th through March 2nd. The event promises a dynamic celebration of Black...

“First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story” Scores Two NAACP Image Awards’ Nominations For Vivica A. Fox’s Film Directorial Debut

Vivica A. Fox’s directorial debut, “First Lady of BMF – The Tonesa Welch Story,” earns two NAACP Image Awards nominations. Don’t miss this powerful film!

Michael Mann’s Ferrari in theaters everywhere Christmas Day

Adam Driver suits up as Enzo Ferrari, the Italian mastermind behind the most famous automobile empire in the world, Ferrari. Michael Mann directs this stunning biopic, his first feature length film in eight years. World Premiered at the Venice Film...

Illinois Lottery hosts a “Spin The Wheel” challenge to celebrate new ticket launch

Over $10,000 In Cash And Prizes Up For Grabs At Navy Pier      The Illinois Lottery today announced the launch of its first-ever $50 Instant Ticket, $10 Million.  To celebrate the launch, the Illinois Lottery is hosting a "Spin the Wheel" challenge...

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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.