Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line.
Meditation can reduce stress – but the pressure to overwork remains
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Beacon Club Celebrates 70 years
The Beacon Club of Joliet is celebrating its 70th anniversary on December 7 with an Awards Banquet to honor its founding members, who united to uplift the community and make a difference in their communities.
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Election final results in case you missed it
Kamala Harris won the presidential vote in Will County, while Democrats won all other contested races, including the Congressional 2nd District, the 11th District, the 14th District, and the 43rd and 49th legislative districts.
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Promising electric vehicle plant in Joliet shuts down abruptly
Lion Electric has halted production at its Joliet plant and laid off 400 employees due to a downturn in electric vehicle sales, but Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy remains hopeful for the reopening of the site.
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Will County Board elects new Leadership, seats new members
Joe VanDuyne, Sherry Williams, and Jim Richmond were elected as the new leadership team of the Will County Board, while Herbert Brooks, Dawn Bullock, and Kelly Hickey were sworn in as new members.
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Holiday eating – December pleasures, holiday regret?
It is possible to enjoy the holidays without overeating, by choosing to eat healthy and exercise, or by sharing food with those in need, rather than indulging in unhealthy treats.
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IRS: Security Summit partners urge people to watch out for bad tax advice on social media
The IRS and Security Summit partners have issued a consumer alert warning of the growing threat of bad tax advice on social media, which continues to dupe people into filing inaccurate tax returns, and urge people to seek advice from a qualified tax professional or visit IRS.gov to find the official IRS social media accounts.
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Gov. Pritzker names Dr. Teresa Ramos Inaugural Secretary of Illinois Department of Early Childhood
Dr. Teresa Ramos has been appointed as the first Secretary of the newly formed Illinois Department of Early Childhood, pending Senate confirmation, and will work to improve services and support for families in the state.
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South Suburban Housing Center settles source of income and failure to Accommodate Disabled Persons Discrimination Complaints Against Joliet Apartment Complex
South Suburban Housing Center has reached a settlement with the owners and management of Twin Oaks West Apartments, resolving complaints of housing discrimination based on source of income and disability, resulting in $30,000 in monetary damages and a two-year monitoring period.
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Zonta Club of the Joliet area March and Rally Say NO to Violence
The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area is commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a March and Rally in downtown Joliet on December 6, 2024, featuring speakers such as Mayor Terry D’Arcy, a representative from the Will County State’s Attorney’s office, and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.
