Eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, including dairy products, fish, eggs, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and fortified cereals, can help maintain healthy and strong bones.
11 Foods for strengthening bones
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City and Library Parking Lots Closed for Construction
The City of Joliet is providing free parking for customers in the City’s Ottawa Street Parking Deck, while the Chicago Street and City Square project is ongoing, with construction fencing and single-lane traffic on Clinton Street.
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Wine of the Week-Matthews Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc-A perfect end of summer wine-$39
Matthews Winery’s Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a zesty, floral wine with flavors of ripe lemons and mandarin oranges, perfect for salads, seafood, and grilled meats, and is a great way to end the summer.
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Stargazing in Homer Glen September 13
The Village of Homer Glen is celebrating its International Dark Sky recognition with a Stargazing event featuring telescope viewing and a presentation by Incredible Bats.
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Will County Kicks Off Safety Action Plan
Will County and local leaders, in coordination with CMAP, have launched the Will County Safety Action Plan to make roads safer, reduce crash severity, and save lives throughout the county, with public engagement encouraged through community events and online surveys.
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Plainfield District 202 adds new student entrepreneur course
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 has partnered with the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce to provide students with the INCubator program, a year-long course teaching them how to become future entrepreneurs.
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Joliet approves funds for redevelopment of the Murphy building
The City of Joliet has approved a tax increment financing development agreement for the renovation of a vacant downtown building, and has discontinued publication of the city’s newsletter to save $200,000.
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September is National Recovery month
Illinois is celebrating National Recovery Month in September, promoting new treatment and recovery practices for mental health and substance use conditions, and hosting public awareness events to reduce stigma and improve access to support.
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University of St. Francis Art Gallery Showcases Works by Alumni
The University of St. Francis Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of works by USF alumni, featuring artists from various majors, from October 3, 2024, to October 3, 2024.
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Make Delicious Cinnamon Rolls with This Easy Recipe
Make a dozen cinnamon rolls with a filling of melted butter, brown sugar, instant coffee granules, and ground cinnamon, then top with a confectioners’ sugar icing flavored with instant cappuccino mix and vanilla extract.
