Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated. New permanent rules will soon go into effect spelling out how people who own assault weapons and related items that are now heavily regulated in Illinois can register them with the Illinois State Police. The legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules voted along […]
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Playwrights & Poets Festival to showcase original works at Bicentennial Park Theatre
Celebrate literary talent in the community. The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre is presenting the 2024 Playwrights and Poets Festival on Friday and Saturday, January 19 and 20 at 7:00 pm. Attendees have been enjoying original one-act short plays and poems presented by the authors in the intimate theatre downtown Joliet since 2018. The […]
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Illinois AG Raoul calls for investigation into sale of Military-grade ammunition to civilians
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 19 attorneys general, called on the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to investigate recent reports that a federally funded contractor has produced military-grade ammunition for sale to civilians, including to perpetrators of horrific recent mass shootings. In their letter, Raoul and the coalition are calling on the […]
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AG Raoul pushes for ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and New York Attorney General Letitia James, in submitting a letter urging the Biden administration to complete its review and swiftly implement proposed regulations prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored […]
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Giannoulias encourages residents to check DMV availability during cold snap
Drivers should call (800) 252-8980 or visit www.ilsos.gov to check DMV hours and status of appointments. Due to inclement weather conditions, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging those seeking Secretary of State services at Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities to call (800) 252-8980 or visit www.ilsos.gov to ensure availability. “In times of inclement […]
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Our environment
Dear EarthTalk: Is compostable plastic too good to be true? — Peter C., In recent years there has been a global movement to pressure corporations into becoming more eco-friendly. One of the most frequent measures taken by these companies is limiting the use of single-use plastics and replacing them with so-called compostable plastics. Compostable plastics […]
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Virginia Attorney General: Insurances should cover ‘Life saving’ Proton Radiation administered at HBCU
The announcement that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer has hit home with millions of families across the nation. But in Virginia, the announcement is particularly relevant as the state’s legislature is gathering on the heels of an opinion by the state attorney general that said insurances should be covering a […]
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New Year, New Walmart Wellness Day: Free screenings & affordable immunizations
First Wellness Day of 2024 set for Saturday, Jan. 20 with surprise appearance by Kevin Hart A new year presents the opportunity for a new you, and Walmart invites communities to own their health journey by joining them for the first Wellness Day of 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive […]
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Slammers Baseball hire new team manager
Mike Pinto, the winningest manager in Frontier League history, to lead the team The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce the hiring of Mike Pinto as the team’s manager. Pinto started his professional coaching career in 2002 in Joliet with the JackHammers before going on to manage the Sioux Falls Canaries in the American Association. […]
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Women and the abortion issue will decide the 2024 election outcome
A woman has never told me she felt good about her abortion. For 39 years I served in pastoral roles in different places. I had numerous women tell me they felt like they had no choice. Some said they felt pressured to abort. Many were medical emergency situations, and it was life or death for […]
