Will County DOT is hosting a public meeting on July 30, 2024 to discuss improvement options and gather public input for the Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Phase I Study.
Will County to host Public Information Meeting on Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study
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Bolingbrook native launches innovative gun safety and SmartPad App to save lives
Kayla Austin, a 21-year-old local innovator, has developed a patent-pending technology, “My Gun’s Been Moved”, which provides responsible gun owners with 24/7 monitoring and notifications if their firearms have been moved, enhancing the safety of children and communities.
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Proposed water hike gets Bolingbrook residents riled up
Citizens Utility Board and AARP Illinois are urging regulators to reject proposed rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois, which could increase water/wastewater bills by up to $30 per month.
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Joliet residents encouraged to cast a vote for the City Square Sculpture
The City of Joliet is asking residents to vote on the centerpiece sculpture for the new City Square, which is set to be completed by late 2025, with a budget of $200,000.
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Senior Health and Wellness Expo 2024 at Ovation Center
State Rep. Natalie Manley is hosting the Senior Health and Wellness Expo 2024 on July 26 in Romeoville, featuring over 50 vendors offering health checks, vaccines, and mini classes, with pre-registration on Eventbrite for a chance to win a free 1-year membership to the Ovation Center.
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NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
The Joliet Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its 37th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on August 3, 2024, with guest speaker Dr. Clyne Naumo, President of Joliet Jr. College, and will award scholarships and Outstanding Image Awards to deserving students and organizations.
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Joliet Township Government’s Community Violence Intervention hosted Free hot catered Meal Pop Up
Joliet Township Government’s Community Violence Intervention program hosted a Pop Up event to serve over 400 people in the River Walk community, providing resources and encouraging community engagement.
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U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson visits Midewin NTP
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson visited Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to tour the areas impacted by the America the Beautiful Challenge Grant project and learn about the restoration efforts being undertaken in his district.
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Growing numbers of side hustle jobs
52% of workers have taken on second jobs in the past three years due to rising costs of living, with most using the extra income to pay for housing, groceries, debt, and savings.
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Satellite Technology: A Critical Tool for Understanding Earth’s Changing Climate
Satellites have become indispensable in monitoring atmospheric changes and climate phenomena, detecting and managing wildfires, assessing marine environments, improving weather forecasts, and advancing environmental monitoring on Earth.
