The Joliet Slammers have announced their 2026 promotional schedule, featuring classic themes and several new ones, with tickets starting at $7, and a season opener on May 8th.
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Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes a tax on social media companies, increased funding for education and pensions, and a ban on junk fees, as well as other policy initiatives.
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Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
Two bills have been introduced in Illinois that would require companies to disclose the use of algorithmic pricing and give consumers the chance to opt out, in order to promote transparency and affordability.
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What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?
Governor Pritzker has signed an executive order to develop new nuclear power plants in Illinois to provide at least two gigawatts of energy capacity, prioritizing affordability, safety, and reliability, while also lifting the state’s moratorium on new nuclear power.
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Dan Jungles Candidate for Will County Sheriff would seek more transparency if elected
Dan Jungles, a life-long resident of Will County, believes his decades of experience with the Will County Sheriff’s Office make him the ideal person for the position of Sheriff, and he plans to make the department more transparent, prioritize mental health for law enforcement officers, and save taxpayers money.
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Joliet Area Historical Museum new exhibit spotlights Black and Brown Women in Music
Rebel Music opened a month-long exhibit Black and Brown Women in Music at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, featuring artists such as Grace Jones, Yoko Ono, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Tina Bell, and Poly Styrene, to recognize their cultural innovation, resistance, and lasting influence on modern music.
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Hastings builds on missing persons identification method
State Senator Michael E. Hastings is advancing legislation to accelerate the timeline for adding critical forensic data to state and national databases, which would help families of missing persons find closure faster.
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Tickets for “The Big House Ballgame” at Old Joliet Prison in demand
The Joliet Slammers will host “The Big House Ballgame” at the Old Joliet Prison on April 30, 2026, as part of the official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff celebration, with tickets going on sale March 11, 2026.
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The Rotunda is too Small for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson spent a lifetime fighting for justice and equality, and while he was denied the honor of lying in the Capitol Rotunda, his legacy of disruption and activism will continue to shape American democracy.
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City of Joliet invites public to second community workshop as Comprehensive Plan continues to take shape
The City of Joliet is hosting its second Community Workshop to gather input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to help shape the City’s first Comprehensive Plan in over 60 years.
