Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a funding package to avoid another government shutdown, while Democrats are blocking the current DHS funding bill and calling for an overhaul of ICE and CBP to protect public safety.
Midnight Friday deadline nears as Congress is set for another shutdown
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Residents urged to get REAL ID before TSA’s penalty kicks in on Sunday
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging residents to take advantage of the final Saturday of expanded hours at the Secretary of State office in Joliet and the Supercenter in Chicago Loop before TSA’s new $45 penalty takes effect on February 1.
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Will County Clerk updates to Vote by Mail and Drop Box locations
Will County Clerk has published the locations of ten secure ballot drop boxes for Vote By Mail collection, including a newly acquired box in New Lenox, which will be available from February 9 to March 16, 2026.
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How to Secure a $3,000 home remodel grant through Ezio Community Development
Ezio Community Development Services (ECDS) expanded its Home Remodel & Repair Program in January 2026, offering microgrants of $1,000 to $3,000 to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Joliet, Crest Hill, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook.
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Dear EarthTalk: How do we reduce food insecurity without increasing food waste? – D.A., via email
Food insecurity is a global issue affecting 1.3 billion people in 2022, caused by climate-related factors, but can be improved by reducing personal waste, improving agricultural practices, and educating people about food insecurity.
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JJC sets new standard through ARPA grant funding
Joliet Junior College partnered with Will County to deliver $2.5 million in ARPA grant funding to students studying to work in essential roles, resulting in 928 students enrolled, 476 degrees and certificates awarded, and every dollar distributed.
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Mountainfilm on Tour to Stop at Lewis University on January 31
Mountainfilm on Tour will make a stop at Lewis University’s Romeoville Campus on January 31, featuring a reception and film screenings, with proceeds benefiting the Lewis University Annual Fund.
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Winter weather alert: Blood donors needed now
Versiti is urgently seeking O-negative and O-positive blood donors to ensure that patients in Illinois and the Midwest receive the critical care they need, regardless of the winter weather.
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District 202 residents and students offer input on next steps of strategic plan
District 202 leaders are seeking community input to prioritize a strategic vision for the next three years, which includes facility growth, academic programs, and fiscal responsibility.
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Will County Health Department Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic for RSV and COVID
The Will County Health Department will be hosting a free vaccination clinic on January 28, 2026, offering RSV and COVID-19 vaccinations for all ages, as well as low-cost flu shots for uninsured, underinsured, and those with Medicaid, PPO Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO.
