The Joliet Slimers will rebrand to the Slimers for Ghostbusters Night on June 26th, featuring a Bill Murray bobblehead giveaway, specialty jerseys, appearances by the Windy City Ghostbusters, and post-game wrestling.
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Grant Opportunity for Will County Organizations to Tackle Opioid Abuse
Will County has allocated $2 million in grant funds to support programs aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting people who have been impacted by opioids, with applications due by July 15, 2025.
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Joliet Settles NorthPoint Development Lawsuit, Ending Emergency Access for Trucks
The City of Joliet has reached a settlement agreement with NorthPoint Development and other parties, ending emergency access to Route 53 and requiring truck traffic to use the Closed Loop Truck Network, while also saving the City hundreds of millions of dollars in road maintenance.
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Free “Stop the Bleed” Course Offered by Saint Joseph Medical Center
Saint Joseph Medical Center and the Joliet Fire Department are offering a free “Stop the Bleed” course on July 24, teaching attendees how to properly apply pressure, pack a wound, and apply a tourniquet to save lives.
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Will County partners with Joliet Township Gov. for Free Fresh Food Pop-Up
The Will County Executive Office and Joliet Township Government are partnering to host a free Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event on June 30, 2025, at the Forest Park Community Center, where fresh produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
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Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success
My experience in the corporate world showed me how much the human element matters. I went into academia to translate theory into practice.
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More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research
Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.
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How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for
A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
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Weather It Better: Prepare ahead for summer storms
Homeowners should prepare for summer storm season by assessing their area, identifying the equipment needed, limiting potential damage, and following manufacturers’ guidance and safety precautions.
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Pilot Program Lets Homeowners Build Granny Flats, Boosting Affordability
A pilot program allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in some areas of Chicago has shown promising results, providing a limited but effective release valve for the city’s affordable housing crisis, but the burst of construction seen so far is a pittance compared to the more than 100,000 affordable units’ experts say it would take to satisfy demand.
