Here are some tips for Thanksgiving. Be Thankful. Thanksgiving season is a good time to say thanks, but we need to make it a lifestyle. An attitude of thanksgiving is a good way to live. When you are daily thankful for your food, shelter, and the simplest things it elevates your sense of well-being. We […]
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Gov. Pritzker: $25 Million Available in B2B Grants for New Businesses
New businesses launched in 2020 or 2021 eligible for up to $30,000 in grants; Applications open on November 30 Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) release $25 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz program. Following state recovery programming for businesses totaling $1.5 […]
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30th Season of Spirit of Christmas on WCSF Starts Thanksgiving Day
The 30th anniversary season of Spirit of Christmas programming on WCSF starts Thanksgiving Day The Spirit of Christmas features a variety-filled rotation of over 4,000 songs, including multiple versions of holiday classics, so you’ll never get tired of hearing the same songs over and over again. One special program that airs nightly at 5 p.m. […]
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Giannoulias Accepting Nominations for the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is now accepting applications for the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award seeks to commemorate the efforts of young Illinoisans who have demonstrated exceptional civic contributions to their communities. The John Lewis Leadership Award, established by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in […]
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47th “Festival of the Gnomes” frolics back to Bicentennial Park Theatre
Gnome lore comes to life spreading holiday cheer at Bicentennial Park Theatre The 47th Festival of the Gnomes frolics into Joliet on December 2 and 3 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre (201 West Jefferson Street). This indoor family tradition features a 90-minute live show on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The lobby doors […]
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Pace enhances mobility Integration into TransitApp
At the Pace Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, staff provided an update on Pace’s recommended trip planning app,Transit, which offers trip planning and real-time travel information for transit riders in Northeastern Illinois. The agency partnered with Transit to launch Pace’s Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilot program in November 2022. The mobile app initially provided trip planning […]
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Your loan is between you and your bank
Many years ago, I took out a second mortgage on my home. The house had grown in value and had at least $30,000 of equity. At that time, I had multiple reasons. The second mortgage added a second monthly payment to my already very tight budget. I made both the original payment and the second mortgage […]
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Communities debate joint firework show
The Plainfield Village Board during Monday’s committee of the whole workshop debated whether to have a joint firework show with nearby Romeoville. Plainfield Village Administrator Joshua Blakemore said the village reviews the Plainfield Park District’s request for fireworks funding on an annual basis. “After the 2023 fireworks, there were some questions about potentially coordinating a […]
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Honorable discharges for 110 Buffalo Soldiers convicted in aftermath of 1917 Houston riots
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth formally gave the greenlight to overturn the court-martial convictions of 110 Black soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, popularly known as the Buffalo Soldiers. The Army said in a news release that officials made the decision based on a suggestion from the Board for Correction of Military Records and […]
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Thanksgiving Holiday? Buckle up
This Thanksgiving, area Police Departments are joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up with a “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign that runs November 17th to November 27th. Thanksgiving means more vehicles on the road and an increased risk of crashes. No matter how long or […]
