A bill to provide small businesses with basic disclosure protections when borrowing money was not called for a vote in the House Financial Institutions Committee, despite being passed by the State Senate and backed by a large coalition of advocates.
Bill that requires lenders to disclose interest rates to Small Businesses Blocked in House Committee
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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Beers, Burgers, and a Bazaar at Flipside Brewing
Flipside Brewing is hosting a Memorial Day weekend event featuring a bazaar with local artisans, a delicious burger and beer, and a vibrant community spirit.
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Happy Birthday Head Start
Head Start, a comprehensive child development program, has served more than 39 million children and families over the past 59 years, providing them with the foundation they need to thrive and set them up for a lifetime of learning and growth.
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Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year
The nursing home industry is still grappling with COVID-related challenges, including staffing shortages and rising costs, which have led to the closure of 49 nursing homes and the loss of over 2,500 beds.
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House passes initiative to expand clean energy infrastructure loans to counties
State Senator Rachel Ventura has advanced an initiative through the House to allow local government to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank to expand clean energy infrastructure across Illinois.
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American Legion Buffalo Soldiers legacy honored during annual prayer gathering
Igniting the Fire Prayer Ministry and surrounding churches celebrated the American Legion Post 241, Buffalo Soldiers in Joliet during their annual Guarding City Gates Prayer Gathering, honoring their courage, dedication, and commitment to veterans in the community.
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On Memorial Day 2024
The African American Civil War Memorial, which lists the names of over 209,000 Black Union soldiers and their White officers, has been declared the “most names on a war memorial” by the Guinness Book of World Records, shedding light on the untold story of Black Civil War soldiers.
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Will County Health Department Partners with Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic to Expand Testing Availability
The Will County Health Department and Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic have partnered to expand Tuberculosis testing services to Will County residents, with testing available at the Health Department’s branch offices in Monee and Bolingbrook, in addition to the existing Joliet location.
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Joliet and surrounding communities are being reminded to be aware of rabies infected animals
The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health are warning the public about the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals, particularly bats, and urging them to seek medical attention if they have been bitten by any wild animal.
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Memorial Day Parade
On Memorial Day 2024, the Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 will be honoring veterans with a parade starting at Ira Jones Middle School, followed by a wreath laying ceremony, rifle salute, and band performances at the memorial in Settler’s Park.
