Juan Soto has signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, making it the largest deal in professional sports history, and he is now the richest player in the game.
Juan Soto Cashes in on Historic $765 Million Mets Deal, Changing the Game for New York
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Executive Director, Kris White, of Will County Center for Community Concerns to retire
Kris White, Executive Director of Will County Center for Community Concerns, has announced her retirement in 2024, and the Board has hired Michelle Allen as her successor, who has extensive experience in grants and program implementation.
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AG Raoul sends warnings to phone companies that have allowed robocalls
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks, and the FCC will consider appropriate next steps.
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Pace continues to invest in riders with more service expansions
Pace is expanding service hours and increasing frequency on several high-demand bus routes in Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties, with additional trips added on weekdays and weekends, starting December 8, 2024.
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Joliet City Center Partnership unveils new Winter Rewards Program in Downtown
The Joliet City Center Partnership and Heritage Corridor Destinations have launched a Winter Rewards Program to support local businesses in Downtown Joliet, offering rewards for customers who make purchases at participating businesses.
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Joliet Township Government to present LeShae Hudson 2024 Empowerment Award
Joliet Township Government will present LeShae Hudson, MHS, Violence Prevention Council Coordinator, with the 2024 Empowered Person Empowerment Award for her leadership in reducing gun violence and improving community safety.
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Joliet Area Unites in March Against Gender-Based Violence
The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area organized a March and Rally in downtown Joliet to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with men leading the march and rally to raise awareness of the impact of gender-based violence in the community.
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Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Voice of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a groundbreaking poet, author, and professor, passed away at 81 due to complications from lung cancer, after a career that embodied the spirit of the Black Arts Movement and celebrated Black female strength.
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Nikki Giovanni. June 7th, 1943 – December 9th, 2024.
Nikki Giovanni’s poetry has inspired generations of readers to embrace their Blackness and find their own voice, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire for years to come.
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Joliet Township Democratic Slate named for 2025 elections
The Democratic Party of Joliet Township has put forward a diverse slate of candidates for the April 1, 2025, township elections, who are dedicated to fostering transparency, equity, and progress for the township’s residents.
