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.
How to Secure a $3,000 home remodel grant through Ezio Community Development
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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.
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Ruby Street bridge over Des Plaines River in Joliet closed for emergency repairs
The Ruby Street bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet is closed for emergency repairs, and motorists should follow the posted detours and allow extra time for trips through the area.
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Score Big with These Game Day Grub Recipes
Football fans can enjoy hearty and flavorful game day snacks such as Burger Bowls and Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Celery and Jalapenos, made with fresh produce from Duda Farm Fresh Foods.
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Gains for the Rich, Leaves Black Households Behind
President Donald Trump’s new tax law has exacerbated racial and economic inequalities, increasing taxes on low-income Americans and funneling wealth upward to the top 1%, while also reducing public benefits and increasing racial disparities.
