Josephine Baker’s memoir, “Fearless and Free,” shares her experiences as a performer and her struggles with racism, but omits her later life and work during World War II.
“Fearless and Free: A Memoir” by Josephine Baker, translated by Anam Zafar and Sophie Lewis, foreword by Ijeoma Oluo
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Area Students Challenge for Top Honors in the DuPage County ACT-SO 2025 Competition
The DuPage County ACT-SO Awards Banquet will be held on Sunday, March 16, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, where local gold medalists will be honored and students’ projects in STEM and Visual Arts will be on display.
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JJC and YMCA form new partnership
Joliet Junior College has partnered with the Greater Joliet Area YMCA to offer year-round youth sports leagues and camps, as well as mentorship programs like Paws on the Street and the NFL flag football league.
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State Senator Introduces New Criminal Justice Reform Policies to Improve Treatment and Healthcare
State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced a series of criminal justice reform policies, including medication-assisted treatment programs and a canine unit to detect illegal drugs in prison mail.
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State Treasurer Frerichs Statement on Trump Pardon of Disgraced Ex-Governor Blagojevich
“I made sure Rod Blagojevich was barred from holding state or local office after I voted to remove him as governor. Our disgraced ex-governor held hostage funds for sick kids in a campaign cash shakedown. It’s no surprise Trump doesn’t think Blagojevich committed any crimes.” Historical background: In January 2009, then-State Sen. Frerichs made the […]
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IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Illinois file for free with IRS Direct File
The IRS is offering a new service called IRS Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their taxes quickly and easily for free, directly with the agency using IRS Direct File.
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Will County Health center adds infectious disease clinic to its services
The Will County Community Health Center has added an Infectious Disease Clinic to its list of medical services, offering STI and HIV care, general infectious disease consultations, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV.
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Winter storm to produce several inches of snow, slippery and slow travel conditions across Illinois
A winter storm is expected to bring several inches of snow and slick conditions across Illinois, with the public advised to adjust travel plans and slow down to ensure safety.
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Lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives
Sen. Willie Preston is pushing to ban four chemicals from Illinois food items, including brominated vegetable oil, red dye No. 3, potassium bromate and propylparaben, which have been linked to elevated health risks.
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Chicago Auto Show 2025
The 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness offers a new look and performance, while Ford is showcasing its new vehicles, including the Ford Mustang GTD, Ford F-150 Lightening, and Ford Broncos, at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.
