To meet the demand for REAL IDs, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is expanding service across Illinois with the opening of a REAL ID Supercenter in Chicago and REAL ID Saturday’s program offering weekend hours statewide through May 10.
Secretary of State’s REAL ID supercenter Is open for Business
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Women’s History Month Books for Kids by various authors c.2024, 2025 $17.99 – $20
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to read books like “The ABCs of Women’s History”, “Make Your Mark”, “Valiant Vel”, and “The Six” with your kids, to learn about inspiring women throughout history.
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Free prep classes at JJC for professional and licensing exams
The state of Illinois has approved a new program, the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program, which will provide free test preparation courses to students enrolled in Illinois’ public universities and select community colleges, helping them prepare for graduate school and in-demand careers.
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Joliet Central students earn over $2.9 Million in scholarships at Illinois High School Art Exhibition
Joliet Central High School students have been selected to showcase their artwork at the prestigious 12th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition, earning their share of over $108 million in college scholarships.
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Joliet West 2024-2025 top 10 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega finalists
Joliet West High School has announced the top 10 finalists for the 2024-2025 Mr. and Ms. Alpha Omega awards, with Camden Breen and Daniella Anighoro Ohgenerunor as the final two candidates.
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Lawmaker grows concerned with use of AI in health care
Illinois lawmakers are pushing for restrictions on the use of AI in online therapy services and health insurance decision-making processes due to concerns over its potential impact on patients.
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Joliet Township Government and IYFS partner to strengthen violence intervention
Joliet Township Government and Illinois Youth and Family Services have partnered to provide Community Violence Intervention services since 2023, ensuring families and former CVI clients maintain access to case management, advocacy, outreach, and interventions.
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Feds pull grant funding from Illinois fair housing orgs that investigate discrimination
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has rescinded two grants to the South Suburban Housing Center, forcing the organization to cut its housing enforcement team down from five full-time staffers to one or fewer, and potentially leaving renters and prospective homebuyers with fewer avenues for justice if they face discrimination from landlords, real estate agents or neighbors.
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Giannoulias: Secretary of State’s REAL ID supercenter Is open for Business
To meet the unprecedented demand for REAL IDs, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced expanded service across Illinois with the opening of a REAL ID Supercenter in Chicago’s Loop and its REAL ID Saturdays program offering weekend hours statewide through May 10.
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Partisan politics infiltrating non-partisan local Illinois elections
The Democratic Party of Illinois is using tactics from the 2024 presidential election to support candidates in the April 1 elections for school boards and municipal offices, and is also training candidates and supporting them with a six-figure advertising campaign.
