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 […]
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“Who Got Game? Basketball” by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Jez Tuya
c.2023, Workman Publishing $16.99 172 pages A little less than two feet. That’s how far you can get your two feet off the floor if you’re an average kid doing an average vertical jump. Not quite twenty-four inches, but don’t worry: the taller you grow, the higher you could be able to jump. Practice some, […]
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Stickers to replace I-PASS transponders
Commuters using the Illinois Tollway are in for some changes. I-PASS stickers will soon replace the old, plastic transponders to go on the windshields of drivers using the Tollway. The stickers are smaller and less expensive than the boxes drivers have been using for years, plus you don’t need to put down a deposit for […]
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The Veecks and Bill Murray are coming to Joliet
“I am super excited about Mike, Night Train, and Bill coming into our ballclub to launch a new growth era for the Slammers. And I am excited to remain a part of the ownership group – it really is a great time for the team, the City, and most importantly our fans,” said Semaca.
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Stateville Internship Program expands
“I’m proud to continue and expand this internship that highlights the research of bright and promising people who have a lot to bring to the table but are often ignored,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “With this internship, we will be providing individuals with an opportunity to give back to their communities, challenge and present their own ideas and opinions, and provide a perspective that they uniquely can share.”
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The Veecks and Bill Murray are coming to Joliet
New investment group acquires a majority stake in Joliet Slammers Baseball The Joliet Slammers has sold a majority stake in the team to a group led by Mike Veeck, Night Train Veeck, and Bill Murray. Former majority owner Nick Semaca will stay on with the group as a shareholder. Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy said, “Joliet […]
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Warm 4 Winter Coat Giveaway
The snow didn’t stop many families from coming out on Saturday, January 6, to pick up a warm coat. Hope and Divine Purpose Transition Home, Inc/Israeio Holloway, CEO and Igniting The Fire Prayer Ministry located 134 East Cass Street on Joliet’s eastside had a winter coat giveaway for area families who could use a new […]
