Joliet City hosted a safety forum to discuss policing policies and dispel rumors about drowning deaths in the Des Plaines River, while also highlighting the department’s efforts to combat crime and recruit more officers.
Public Safety forum addresses high profile cases
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The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote
We are bringing the everyday people who’ve demanded better wages from their bosses to Washington insist that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents make clear what they will do to address the needs of 135 million Americans who are living on the edge in the richest nation in the history of the world.
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Republican Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden-Harris ahead of First Presidential Debate
Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election, citing Trump’s role in the January 6 Capitol attack and Biden’s commitment to protecting democracy as reasons for his support.
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CDC updates RSV vaccination recommendation for adults
CDC has updated its recommendation for the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in people ages 60 and older, recommending everyone ages 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine, and people ages 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV, such as those with certain chronic medical conditions, to receive the vaccine.
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Joliet Taskforce awarded over $2 Million State Grant to combat carjackings, car thefts
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced more than $11 million in grants to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting against the surge in carjackings and vehicle thefts, with the funds going towards personnel, tools, and tech resources.
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Pace celebrated 40th anniversary, ridership surges to highest Levels since the pandemic
Pace Board of Directors has approved a Regional Day Pass Pilot program, allowing riders to travel on Pace, Metra, and the CTA for a single day at a fixed rate, as part of their ongoing efforts to increase ridership and make public transportation more accessible and affordable.
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Kehrein Center invites Opal Lee, Grandmother of the National Juneteenth Holiday to Resilience and Humanity of Black People in the Arts in the Austin community
The Kehrein Center for the Arts Foundation is hosting “The Black Aura: A Weekend of Liberation & the Arts” which will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Miss Opal Lee, the grandmother of the National Juneteenth Holiday, and will provide opportunities for community members to uncover new artistic talents and deepen their understanding of shared history and identities.
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Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated
Victim advocates are urging Illinois lawmakers to pass ‘Karina’s Bill’ to ensure firearms are confiscated from those under domestic violence-related restraining orders, following a Supreme Court ruling upholding the federal law banning such individuals from owning guns.
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Village of Plainfield breaks ground for 143rd Street East Extension
Mayor Argoudelis and the Board of Trustees broke ground for the 143rd Street East Extension on Monday with Representative Lauren Underwood, 14th District; State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel; State Representative Harry Benton; the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Will County Governmental League. The 143rd Street East Extension will provide a direct route between Route 59 and Route […]
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Joliet’s Downtown District Revitalized with 90S-Themed Ladies Night Out
The historic downtown district of Joliet will be transformed into a “90s Themed Ladies Night Out” on June 29, featuring live entertainment, sales, a first-ever evening Chicago Street Farmers Market, and the Joliet Summer Challenge.
