The City of Joliet has approved a $1.027 million contract with Staalsen Construction Co. for improvements to the Ottawa Street parking garage, as well as an honorary street name designation for the late Rev. Larry Ellis.
Joliet Invests $1 Million for Downtown Parking Garage Upgrades
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MorningStar Mission fundraiser to help the community
MorningStar Mission is hosting their annual Culinary Caravan on March 12th, offering participants an evening of dining at three local restaurants and desserts from Fleckenstein’s Bakery, with tickets available for $75.
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Joliet opens programing submissions for entertainment venues
The City of Joliet is seeking artists, performers, instructors, and arts organizations to apply to be part of the City’s 2026 lineup of performances, classes, and cultural experiences at the newly developed City Square and Concerts on the Hill at the historic Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre.
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6 Foods that May Cause Dementia
Eating certain foods, such as hot dogs, added sugars, French fries, excessive alcohol, high-sodium diets, and artificial sweeteners, can increase inflammation, impair blood flow, disrupt insulin signaling, and damage neurons, all of which are linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
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“I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month” by Jarvis R. Givens
In “I’ll Make Me a World” by Jarvis R. Givens, readers are taken on a journey through Black history, from the Emancipation Act to the establishment of Black History Month, and are reminded that Black history is much more than what has been written.
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Mayor Noak reappointed to three National League of Cities Committees for 2026
Mayor John Noak has been reappointed to the National League of Cities’ Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee, University Communities Council, and Council on Youth, Education, and Families, where he will play a key role in encouraging collaboration and developing resources and programs beneficial to communities across the country.
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POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power and water usage
The POWER Act has been introduced in Illinois to regulate data centers, requiring them to pay for their own energy costs, invest in renewable generation, report water usage, and establish community benefits agreements.
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New Illinois Legislation Aims to Regulate AI and Enhance Data Privacy
Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced a comprehensive package of legislation to protect residents from unchecked AI, improve data privacy, increase online safety, and hold AI developers and data center operators accountable for real-world harms.
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IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. was an iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement, and his legacy of fighting for freedom, justice, and equality continues to inspire generations of activists today.
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7 Brew Coffee Coming to Romeoville
7 Brew Coffee is opening a new location in Romeoville, offering a variety of drinks including coffees, sodas, lemonades, shakes, smoothies, energy drinks, teas, chais, and matchas.
