Illinois legislators are supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public colleges and universities, making higher education more affordable and accessible.
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Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Eighteen former U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a brief in federal court opposing the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking access to sensitive personal information about every registered voter in Illinois, arguing the DOJ has no legal authority to demand the information and is concealing its true purpose.
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Patrick Jones Democratic Candidate for Will County Sheriff stands for reform and accountability
Patrick Jones, a 50-year-old Joliet resident with 24 years of experience in the Will County Sheriff’s Department, is running for Will County Sheriff in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, with a platform focused on reform, accountability, and community safety.
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Joliet makes progress in reducing water loss
The City of Joliet is undertaking a large-scale overhaul of its water system to reduce water loss and draw water from Lake Michigan by 2030, with the help of an $87 million bond issue and the cooperation of the Regional Water Commission.
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Joliet approves amendment for neighborhood revitalization program
The Joliet City Council approved an additional $30,000 to Borderless Studio’s contract for the Bicentennial Bluffs Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Plan, which will create new affordable housing, preserve existing housing, and develop a mixed-income community to reduce poverty in the area.
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Invitation to the Joliet Community
The Joliet community is invited to a “Get Out the Vote” event on March 17, 2026, at New Canaanland Church to promote voter turnout and provide opportunities to meet local candidates, connect with fellow residents, and learn how to actively contribute to shaping the future of the community.
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Ghana National Council to host first flag raising at Daley Plaza for Ghana’s 69th Independence Day
The Ghana National Council will mark Ghana’s 69th Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony in downtown Chicago, celebrating the nation’s rich heritage and the strength of the Ghanaian diaspora in the Midwest.
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Joliet Township Trustee Betty Washington inducted into Quad Counties Black Hall of Fame Inaugural Class of 2026
Trustee Betty Washington was inducted into the Quad Counties Black Hall of Fame in 2026 for her decades of service to the community, including co-founding the Joliet Community Action Network Male Mentoring Program and the Fairmont Forward Community Development Corporation.
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As we prepare to lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m thinking about words that build coalitions
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy of uniting people across racial lines and his strategic use of words to build coalitions is remembered as he is laid to rest, and his work is continued by those who strive to use language that opens doors and allows people to see themselves in the solution.
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ReShawn Howard new Will County Budget and Finance Director
ReShawn Howard has been appointed as Director of the Will County Budget and Finance Department, bringing over 30 years of experience in government finance, corporate, consulting, and accounting to the role.
