Gov. JB Pritzker returned from a four-day trade mission to Mexico City, where he met with Mexican business leaders to explore setting up new operations in Illinois, despite the uncertainty and potential economic harm caused by President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican goods.
Pritzker’s Mexico Trip Aims to Boost Illinois Economy Despite Trade Tensions
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Nearly 50 years of Athletics and Activities for Special Needs
The Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) provides a variety of programs for people with special needs, improving their self-confidence, skills, and sense of community since 1976.
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Deep Clean Your Air Fryer in Just 30 Minutes with These Easy Steps
Deep cleaning your air fryer once a month or after every use can help prevent funky odors and build-up, and can be done with a non-stick coating, a dishwasher, or a degreaser like Dawn dish soap.
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Lockport School Board Approves $3.15 Million Bid for Central Campus Improvements
The Lockport Township High School Board of Education approved a bid for the exterior envelope and masonry work at Central Campus for the summer of 2025 for a total of $3,150,000.00, with the additional work scheduled for the summer of 2026 to complete the upgrades.
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Will County Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Stabbing Friend to Death
Richard Proctor was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of Ryan Connell, who was found unresponsive with knife wounds in Proctor’s kitchen during a New Year’s party.
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Senate gives big banks $21B gift from consumers’ wallets
If the House passes the Congressional Review Act resolution, large lenders will be able to charge overdraft fees much higher than the actual cost of an overdraft, potentially costing consumers $5 billion annually in unnecessary and excessive bank overdraft fees.
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Discover the Beauty of Poetry: A Collection of Inspiring Books
“Penguin Poets” has released two new poetry books, “The Space Between Men” by Mia S. Willis and “Is This My Final Form?” by Amy Gerstler, both of which explore culture, Black history, and what it’s like to be Black, Southern, and queer.
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Less sleep, less exercise and less relaxation – here’s the data on just how much busier moms are during the school year
Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads.
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A Delicious Twist on Shrimp and Grits: Cajun Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe
This recipe for Shrimp & Bacon Grits uses a large saucepan to cook the grits, then adds cheese to melt, and finishes with shrimp, bacon, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
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Quick and Flavorful Southern Pork and Rice Recipe
To make Southern Pork & Rice, brown pork chops in olive oil, then cook onion and red pepper before adding in black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with green chiles, rice, and chicken broth, and simmer until the pork reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
