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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum to present 2024 Hall of Fame Inductions 

The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is holding its 4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Award Ceremony on October 20th, honoring 24 artists, record labels, radio stations, and songwriters.

West Suburban Community Pantry support earth friendly practices everyday

West Suburban Community Pantry is committed to sustainable practices, including recycling cardboard and plastic, composting food waste, and donating food to local animal rescues.

Walmart Opens New High-Tech Consolidation Center in Minooka, Adding 700 Jobs

Walmart has opened a 492,000 square-foot high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois, bringing 700 jobs and leveraging automated technology to increase efficiency in its supply chain.

JJC’s Dr. Yolanda Farmer selected for 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship 

Dr. Yolanda Farmer, Joliet Junior College's Executive Vice President, has been selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a program that prepares the next generation of community college presidents to lead institutions to higher and more equitable levels of student success.

Joliet Junior College Foundation Awards over $1M in Scholarships

The Joliet Junior College Foundation has awarded $1,000,522 in donor-funded scholarships to students in the 2023-24 school year, highlighting its commitment to fostering educational advancement and access.

Illinois Receives $156 Million EPA Grant to Expand Solar Programs

Illinois has been selected as a recipient of the EPA's Solar for All grant, which will provide $156 million to expand existing solar programs and increase solar adoption rates in the state, benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Unveils Renovated Facility to Serve Underserved Communities

The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC) is a not-for-profit medical clinic providing primary and behavioral health services to low-income, un-/under-insured, and houseless individuals in Will and Grundy County, Illinois.

 Measure to expand clean energy infrastructure loans to counties passes House committee

Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading an initiative to allow local governments to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank to build, purchase, remodel or improve clean energy infrastructure.

After 3 years, state poised to enforce law aiming to end lending discrimination

Illinois has passed a state-level Community Reinvestment Act in 2021 to address the lack of lending in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, and a follow-up bill this year calls for a study to identify disparities in access to financial products and services.

Will County Hosts Textile and Home Goods Collection Event for Recycling and Reuse

Residents of Will County are invited to the annual Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building from May 6 to May 10 to responsibly dispose of old clothes and home items for reuse and recycling.

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Joliet to receive $76 million in water infrastructure loans

Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.