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.
Will County Board elects new Leadership, seats 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.
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South Korea’s Martial Law crisis raises alarms in U.S. as Trump eyes similar powers
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in South Korea has sparked widespread opposition and concerns in the US, as President-elect Donald Trump has expressed plans to invoke a similar Insurrection Act if reelected.
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Trump’s narrow popular vote victory fuels questions of mandate, rising emigration Interest
Trump’s narrow victory in the 2024 election has sparked a surge in interest in emigration among Americans, with Google reporting a 1,270% spike in searches for “move to Canada” and celebrities such as Sharon Stone and America Ferrera expressing plans to leave the United States.
Posted inEducation
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students of the Month
El Distrito 86 de Escuelas Públicas de Joliet ha reconocido a varios estudiantes como Estudiantes del Mes de noviembre. Estos estudiantes fueron seleccionados de varias escuelas primarias y secundarias, y sus nombres se enumeran en el artículo.
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“If We Are Brave: Essays from Black Americana” by Theodore R. Johnson
Theodore R. Johnson’s new book “If We Are Brave” explores the current state of democracy in America, examining the role of racism and the use of government to divide and polarize voters, and calls for a re-imagining of democracy.
