Investment will help the one in six Illinoisans struggling with substance use disorder A new partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Certification Board (ICB) is removing barriers for individuals who want to become certified to help people struggling with substance use disorders. This partnership will address the ongoing behavioral […]
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Temporary staffing agencies seek to block new state labor law
Suit says new requirements are overly burdensome, preempted by federal law A group of temporary staffing agencies and their trade associations are asking a federal court to block enforcement of a new state law that governs how day laborers and temp workers are managed and paid. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month in Chicago, challenges […]
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VVSD addresses need for teachers with “Elevate U” initiative
VSD’s strategic plan prioritizes establishing a viable teaching pipeline to address the challenges posed by teacher shortages. VVSD Director of Human Resources Dr. Rovel Pollock initiated Elevate U by piloting a Grow Your Own Program last year despite limited funding.
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Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announces reelection campaign
“When I ran for County Executive, I made a commitment to create an accessible, inclusive, and collaborative government to help build and support thriving communities,” said Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “Those are the priorities at the forefront of everything we seek to accomplish at Will County.”
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Spotlight- Kellie Allen, VVSD 5th Grade Teacher, Hermansen Elementary
Beyond the curriculum, Kellie knows it is important to make certain that by the end of each school year, the students in her classroom are ready to make the move to middle school.
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VVSD Bond Rating Upgraded to Aa1 by Moody’s Investor Service
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Valley View Community Unit School District 365U’s issuer, general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) and general obligation limited tax (GOLT) ratings to Aa1 from Aa2.
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One man’s mission to showcase Black history in Joliet
An ambitious plan to showcase local African American history and the role of African Americans in the military could become a reality in Joliet. The Joliet City Council approved the transfer of a lease on the city-owned land where the Casseday house stands to Luther Johnson, who heads the Joliet-based History on Wheels. The organization […]
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Old Joliet Prison now listed on The National Register Of Historic Places
The City of Joliet announced the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet (known as the Old Joliet Prison Historic Site) was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Register Historic District. As the oldest surviving and longest operating penitentiary in the State of Illinois, it is a tangible reminder of the […]
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City of Joliet 2023 Holiday Lights Map is back
The holiday light displays on the City of Joliet 2023 Holiday Lights Map are festive and creative. Joliet residents who decorate the exterior of their home can submit their address onto a form found at: www.joliet.gov/holidaylights. Submissions are open beginning now through Friday, December 29, 2023. The map is available for viewing through Monday, January 1, […]
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Plainfield donation saves village from traffic woes
There will not be a development at one of the busier intersections in Will County. The Plainfield Village Board on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donation of property at 15307 S. Route 59. Village Administrator Joshua Blakemore expressed to the board that the owner of the property at the southeast corner of […]
