Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) will host its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Friday, December 1st, from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and December 2nd, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at Harriet Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Ave Chicago IL, 60637. The annual event will honor the second principle of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). The day is dedicated to lighting […]
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Election nominating petitions last day Monday to file
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds candidates who wish to run in the March 19, 2024, General Primary Election the nominating petition filing period is Monday, November 27 through Monday, December 4. The Will County Clerks’ Office will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 27 for candidates who need their petitions notarized and […]
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Senior student art on display December 7-18 at Lewis University Art Gallery
The Senior Capstone Art Exhibition will be December 7-18 at the Wadsworth Family Gallery on Lewis University’s Romeoville campus. The exhibit will be free and open to the public from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Shawnton Brown of Joliet is among the students with work on display. Brown is studying Design BA at Lewis […]
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Former GOP Rep calls Trump ‘The Most Dangerous’ President Ever
Donald Trump is “the most dangerous man ever to inhabit the Oval Office,” and a large swath of Republicans have proven that they’re nothing more than enablers and collaborators willing to “violate their oath to the Constitution out of political expediency and loyalty” to the twice-impeached former president.That scathing assessment, first reported by CNN, came […]
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Online auction of unclaimed property ends December 1
Prospective Bidders Must Register on iBid. Collectible coins, jewelry and basketball-related memorabilia are among the hundreds of unclaimed property items currently up for auction through Friday, December 1. “Our online auction offers an excellent opportunity for people to find distinctive items to add to a personal collection or to present to others as the perfect […]
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Loughran Cappel to hosts holiday card drive for seniors
To spread holiday cheer, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a holiday card drive for seniors across her district. Loughran Cappel is collecting store bought and handmade cards for local seniors this holiday season. People are encouraged to write kind notes and drop them off or mail them to her Crest Hill office, located […]
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Will County Election Judges needed
The Will County Clerk’s Office seeks dedicated Election Judges for the crucial 2024 primary and general elections. Election Judges play a pivotal role in ensuring fair and transparent elections, providing all qualified voters access to the ballot. This year registered and trained Election Judges can earn up to $200 before the Primary. Interested individuals can […]
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Joliet Slammers Holiday Open House Dec. 2
The Joliet Slammers is having their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2nd at Duly Health, and Care Field in the Hall of Fame Room off Jefferson Street. Doors will open at 9:00am and the event will run until 12:00pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped, gift to be donated to the […]
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Rep. Walsh Open House at new office
State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, is inviting local community members to attend the Thursday, Nov. 30th open house event, between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM, for his new district office, located at 3141 West Jefferson St. in Joliet. “This new location will provide our constituents with a convenient space to address their needs,” Walsh said. […]
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Hamra Enterprise to open first “Panera To Go” Location in Joliet
Just in time for the holiday season, shoppers at the Joliet Mall will have a new dining option with the opening of a Panera To Go location. For Hamra Enterprises, a nationwide, family-owned, restaurant operator headquartered in Springfield, Mo., this is the first Panera To Go location, and the first for Illinois. Hamra Enterprises now […]
