Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton’s office has made significant strides in 2024 towards a more healing-centered Illinois, focusing on justice reform, women’s empowerment, and community investment, while maintaining unprecedented statewide engagement.
Lt. Governor Stratton celebrates 2024 accomplishments, advancing justice, equity, and opportunity
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Imagination Library coming to Will County
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, the Will County Center for Economic Development, and The Dollywood Foundation have partnered to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Will County, providing free books to children from birth to age five.
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2024 year in review
In 2024, the Village of Plainfield approved video gaming, the City of Joliet partnered with Will County to conduct an African American historic context study, and the Village of Shorewood welcomed a new business that was good news for golf enthusiasts.
Posted inHealth
Costco Egg Recall Update: FDA Sets Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella Fears
The FDA has set the Costco egg recall at the highest risk level due to potential Salmonella contamination, and consumers are advised to return the recalled eggs to Costco or throw them away and monitor for symptoms of Salmonella infection.
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Maria starring Angelina Jolie now streaming on Netflix
Angelina Jolie stars in the new bio-pic Maria, directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain, which chronicles the final years of opera diva Maria Callas’ life, showcasing her commanding presence and tragic decline.
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Lockport Township High School District 205 Seeks Individual to Fill Board Vacancy
The Board of Education of Lockport Township High School District 205 is seeking an individual to fill a vacant position on its Board of Education through May 2025, and interested individuals must submit a letter expressing interest and a resume or curriculum vitae indicating their qualifications for the position.
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Joliet Public Schools District 86 Student recognition
El Distrito 86 de Escuelas Públicas de Joliet honró a varios estudiantes como Estudiantes del Mes de Diciembre. Estos estudiantes fueron reconocidos por sus logros académicos, cualidades de liderazgo y contribuciones a la comunidad escolar. La lista incluye estudiantes de varias escuelas, incluyendo T.E. Culbertson Elementary, M.J. Cunningham Elementary, Gompers Junior Higher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Edna Keith Elementary, A.O. Marshall Elementary, Pershing, Satore Elementary.
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Isaac Singleton Elementary students named Techsperts
Veronica Hatch’s fifth-grade class at Isaac Singleton Elementary have completed their TECHspert Track in Learning.com, learning digital literacy, problem-solving, programming, and technology skills.
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Dear Editor: Chicagoland Families Struggle to Find Caregivers for Children with Special Needs
Jen Ivey and Tessa have launched the Special Needs Family & Caregiver Connection of SW Cook & Will Counties, an online community that connects families with qualified caregivers for individuals with special needs, using technology to strengthen the community.
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Delicious Seafood Appetizers: Crab and Cream Cheese Tartlets with Chili Sauce
Prepare a delicious appetizer of reduced-fat spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese, seafood seasoning, lump crabmeat, miniature phyllo tart shells, and chili sauce for a tasty treat.
