History on Wheels Museum is hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway for 100 veteran families, in honor of their service and sacrifice.
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Plainfield School District Foundation Seeks Alumni Hall of Fame Nominees
The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence is seeking nominations for its 16th annual Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes District 202 graduates who have made outstanding contributions in their professions and communities.
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WSCP Expands Delivery Options to Ensure Safe Food Access for Families in Need
West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) is seeing an increase in no-shows for pantry food shopping appointments, and is working to increase delivery options to ensure families can safely access food in these uncertain times.
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Things one should know about Halloween
Americans are projected to spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween this year, with 73% of consumers expected to participate, up from 72% in 2024 and 63% in 2023.
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Illinois DOT Implements Steps to Support Disadvantaged Businesses Despite Federal Rule
IDOT is taking steps to preserve federal funding and support the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program by recertifying firms and limiting contracts in its upcoming November letting in response to a new Trump administration contracting rule.
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Federal Intervention Needed to Prevent Illinois SNAP Cuts, Says State Senator
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappelis is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation of SNAP benefits for nearly two million Illinois residents, which could lead to food insecurity for vulnerable populations.
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New teachers’ union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
Stacy Davis Gates, the new president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, has called for increased taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations to increase state spending on education and other public services.
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Joliet Public Schools Celebrates Principal for a Day with Community Members
Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed community and business members into their schools for the annual Principal for a Day Celebration, where they assisted with various school activities.
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MLK Day of Service Committee Seeks Volunteer Projects for 2026 Event
The MLK Day of Service Planning Committee is accepting service project proposals from community agencies to be completed by volunteers on January 19, 2026.
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Will County ROE STEAM Fair Celebrates Innovation in Education
The Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE) will host a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, at Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center to celebrate the power of STEAM in shaping the future and to provide interactive presentations and exploration of STEAM learning for educators, students, and community members.
