“I am grateful to United Way of Will County for helping to provide menstrual and hygiene necessities to those in need in our community,” said Avelar. “I will continue to support legislation that increases access to these products and promotes the wellbeing of families across the state.”
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Ventura third in line to file petitions for office of State Senate, Illinois 43rd district
The Times Weekly, staff Rachel Ventura filed roughly 1,500 signatures at the Illinois State Board of Elections for the office of State Senate in Illinois’ 43rd District on Monday, March 7th. Ventura and her campaign were third in line to file petitions and participate in the political tradition of waiting through the cold night to be among the […]
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Bolingbrook Golf Club honored for top service
Bolingbrook Golf Club’s range and practice area has been recognized as a Top 50 Public Facility as part of the 2021 Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) Awards. Bolingbrook Golf Club also received three distinguished awards from WeddingWire and The Knot: WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for 2022, The Knot Best of Weddings 2022 winner and The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.
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West Suburban Community Pantry re-opens for in-store shopping
After the Omicron variant forced the closing of West Suburban Community Pantry’s in-store shopping in January for the safety of customers, volunteers and staff, the Pantry Store is now reopened on Saturday for regular in-store shopping from 8:30- 11:30 am. Customers were able to choose their preferences for fresh produce, meat and fish, dry goods, dairy, baked goods, and supplies including diapers and wipes, pet food, cleaning, and household supplies. A new section offering items for school and adult lunches will be unveiled as well.
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Bolingbrook 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration
In Honor of Black History Month, Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club will organize its 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Bolingbrook High School, 65 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
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A Celebration of Black History
Every February since 1926, the United States’ honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black History, was a scholar whose […]
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$1 million lotto ticket sold in Bolingbrook
Another Illinois Lotto player became a millionaire overnight – making it the third $1 million Lotto winner in the past two weeks! The winning Lotto ticket was purchased at Stop 24 Liquors in Bolingbrook and matched all six Lotto Million 1 numbers in the Thursday, January 27 drawing: 26-29-33-41-44-50.
