Cut and core two medium apples, spread with peanut butter and roll in a mixture of Rice Chex and brown sugar to make a dozen apple snack wedges.
Healthy and Easy Apple Snack Wedges Recipe for a Quick Snack
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Will County Community Mental Health Board appoints first Executive Director
Teena Mackey has been appointed as the first Executive Director of the Will County Community Mental Health Board, which will evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County.
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Ravinia Music Festival to Celebrate Black Culture in 2024
The 2024 Ravinia Music Festival will feature a mosaic of Black music, celebrating the diversity and richness of Black culture through soulful performances and community engagement programs.
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New Illinois Law Streamlines ID Process for Incarcerated Individuals
Governor Pritzker has signed a law simplifying the process of obtaining an Illinois ID card for those leaving Department of Corrections custody, allowing them to access social services and healthcare upon release.
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Bill eliminating State Grocery Tax now law
Governor JB Pritzker signed into law HB3144, a local government tax omnibus bill that eliminates the state tax on grocery items, effective January 1st, 2026.
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Africa International House is postponing the 2024 African Festival of the Arts
The African Festival of the Arts has been postponed until 2025 due to rising production costs and a commitment to keeping admissions affordable for the community, while continuing to support other AIH programs and events.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies announces $600 Million Gift to Historically Black Medical Schools
Bloomberg Philanthropies has donated $600 million to four historically Black medical schools and a new medical school in New Orleans, aiming to address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in the U.S. and improve health outcomes for Black patients.
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New Orleans North Music Festival Brings the Big Easy to Joliet Slammers Stadium
The New Orleans North Music Festival presented by Harrah’s Joliet will take place on August 16, 2024, at the Joliet Slammers Stadium, featuring live music, Hurricanes, food vendors, and street performers, and tickets are available for $10 in advance.
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Pritzker Praises Walz as ‘Proven Leader’ As Harris Selects Him for VP
Governor Tim Walz has been selected by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate, and Governor JB Pritzker has expressed his full support for the Harris-Walz ticket in the November election.
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Celebrating National Health Center Week: Will County CHC Honors Patients and Community
The National Association of Community Health Centers is celebrating National Health Center Week by highlighting the achievements of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers, which provide quality healthcare services to over 31.5 million patients annually.
