MorningStar Mission is hosting a Culinary Caravan on Thursday, April 3rd, where participants will visit three Frankfort restaurants and end the evening with a dessert buffet, sponsored by Ozinga.
Fundraiser for MorningStar Mission
Posted inCommentary
Global protests on April 5: Cities Unite against Trump and Musk
Tens of thousands of people worldwide are planning to take to the streets on April 5 to protest against the Trump administration’s agenda, which is threatening essential programs like healthcare, Social Security, public education, and civil rights protections.
Posted inRegional
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of Education Department
Twenty-one state attorneys general, including Illinois’ Kwame Raoul, are seeking a preliminary injunction to block the transfer of student loan management and special education services to other federal agencies and the mass firing of half the U.S. Department of Education’s employees.
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Romeoville to see New Hotel on Normantown Road
Romeoville Village Board has approved a development agreement to build a four-story Hilton TRU hotel at the southwest corner of the Weber Rd & Normantown Rd intersection, which is expected to open in early 2027.
Posted inEnvironment
Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power doing in the U.S.? Is Trump going to harm it? – P.K. via email
Wind energy is a major source of renewable energy in the US, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions, but its growth is threatened by political challenges such as President Trump’s executive order halting approvals for new projects.
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City of Joliet request proposals (RFP) for the lease of the historic Union Station first floor restaurant space
The City of Joliet is seeking a proposal for the lease of the historic Union Station first-floor restaurant space in downtown Joliet, a prime location near major highways and notable landmarks.
Posted inState
Law reduces delays in childcare employment process
State Senator Loughran Cappel has championed a new law in Illinois that allows childcare facilities to use a third-party vendor to conduct fingerprinting background checks, reducing delays in the licensure process.
Posted inState
Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on Fair and Free Elections
Governor JB Pritzker released a statement condemning Donald Trump’s executive order to attack free and fair elections in the United States, stating that voting is a fundamental right and sacred responsibility of every American.
Posted inNational
Women are reclaiming their place in baseball
Many Americans see baseball as a sport for men and softball as a sport for women. It wasn’t always this way in the US – and it isn’t that way in the rest of the world.
Posted inNational
Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm
It’s not just about having money problems − it’s how you feel about those problems that matters most for your mental health.
