Residents in Joliet are speaking out against Nicor Gas’ proposed $308.6 million rate hike, which would result in a 9% increase in gas bills, with consumer advocates arguing the increase is unjust and more than double what the company can justify under the law.
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JJC Women’s Golf Team Clinches First National Title at NJCAA Championships
The Joliet Junior College women’s golf team won their first national title at the 2025 NJCAA Division III Women’s Golf National Championships, with Sarah Mills, Adrianna Cottrell, Alexis Hora, and Kenady Miller earning NJCAA All-American honors.
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Homer Glen Residents Gear up for Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale
The Village of Homer Glen will host its annual Community-Wide Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, with a detailed map of participating households available on the Village website.
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Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says
The Illinois budget raised $1 billion in new revenue, increased spending by over $2 billion in FY26, and used fund sweeps and pausing transfers to balance the budget, with some critics arguing that the process was chaotic and nontransparent.
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Illinois Student Loan Forgiveness Program Faces Funding Hurdles
Illinois’ SmartBuy program offers up to $40,000 in student loan forgiveness and up to $5,000 towards a down payment or closing costs, but its long-term viability is uncertain due to the state’s funding issues and federal loan forgiveness programs.
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Commerce Bank to open new Will County location
Commerce Bank is expanding its commercial banking office in Joliet, Illinois, to provide more personalized services and innovative financial solutions to its business customers in the region.
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Our Way Forward: Will County Unveils Draft Plan for Future Transportation Projects
Will County is seeking public input on its draft “Our Way Forward” Long Range Transportation Plan, which outlines transportation projects for the next 25 years and aims to create safer and more connected streets.
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Bicentennial Park’s 51st Season of “Concerts on the Hill” kicked off June 5
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre’s 51st season of free “Concerts on the Hill” kicks off June 5 and continues each Thursday in June, July and August, featuring a variety of local and national acts.
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Get-rich-quick schemes, pyramids and ponzis: five signs you’re being scammed
Avoid ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes. They are, more often than not, bogus and fraudulent business ventures.
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4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home
A researcher offers families advice on playful paths to summer STEM learning for children.
