The Biden-Harris Administration has implemented a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule to eliminate medical debt from consumer credit reports, benefiting 15 million Americans and removing $49 billion in unpaid medical bills.
Vice President Harris announces final rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
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Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding comes to Chicago
Jocelyn Bioh’s Broadway play “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” tells the story of ten Black immigrant women whose lives intersect in a Harlem hair salon, and features a Tony-winning costume design by Dede Ayite.
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University of St. Francis Appoints New Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services
Faith Haley has been appointed as the new Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services at the University of St. Francis, where she will provide strategic leadership and oversight of undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and enrollment.
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Midland States Bank honored as finalist for Best Initiative to Promote Financial Inclusion
Midland States Bank was recognized as a finalist for the Best Initiative to Prompt Financial Inclusion by The Future Branches Innovators Awards for its innovative products and programs to help the unbanked, underbanked, and those facing financial hardship.
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Ventura Supports Bill to Enhance Prisoner Review Board Transparency and Reform
State Senator Rachel Ventura has announced her support for House Bill 3288, which aims to increase transparency and fairness in Illinois’ medical release procedures, and was sponsored by Senate President Don Harmon.
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$260,000 grant awarded to Plainfield Park District
The Plainfield Park District received a $260,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to fund improvements to the park district, thanks to the support of State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.
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Celebrating Unity and Justice at the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Brunch
The Alliance for Civic Engagement is hosting its 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Brunch on January 25, 2025, featuring CNN Correspondent Bakari Sellers, former Chicago Fox 32 News Anchor Darlene Hill, and WVON Radio Host Atiba K. Buchanan, with proceeds supporting ACE’s mission and scholarships for students.
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Joliet Central and Joliet West High School Students of the Month January 2025
Joliet Township High School Students of the Month are nominated and selected based on character, responsibility, and academic performance or improvement.
Posted inFood
Delicious Tilapia Fillets with a Zesty Cheese Topping
Prepare tilapia fillets with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, reduced-fat mayonnaise, butter, lime juice, garlic powder, dried basil, pepper, and onion powder, then broil until golden brown and flaky.
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Flavorful Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Recipe for a Quick Meal
Cook a delicious meal of shrimp and spinach in a white wine sauce, seasoned with red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, and served with grated Parmesan cheese.
