Paulina Martinez has been hired as the new Business Development Director for Joliet, with a salary of $135,000, and Rosemaria DiBenedetto has been appointed as the new Media Engagement and Communications Director, with a focus on promoting the city’s good work.
Joliet hires Paulina Martinez, new Economic Development Director
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Enjoy Cola-Infused Burgers for a Unique Twist on a Classic Favorite
Prepare a delicious batch of cola burgers by combining a large egg, 1/4 cup cola, 1/2 cup crushed saltines, 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, then grilling them until a thermometer reads 160°.
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Delicious Berry Dream Cake Recipe: Fresh Strawberries and Creamy Whipped Topping
Prepare and bake a white cake mix, pierce holes in the top, pour gelatin over it, refrigerate, and top with cream cheese, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries for a delicious dessert.
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Chilled Sour Cream Dip with Ranch Seasoning and Veggies: A Refreshing Appetizer
This layered ranch dip recipe combines sour cream, ranch salad dressing mix, chopped tomato, green chiles, olives, red onion, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, served with corn or tortilla chips.
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Sour Cream Potato Salad: A Refreshing Summer Side Dish with a Twist
Prepare a delicious potato salad by boiling and slicing potatoes, combining them with Italian salad dressing, hard-boiled eggs, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, mustard, celery seed, and salt, and refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs: A Flavorful Feast for Your Taste Buds
Cook 8 pounds of pork baby back ribs with a mixture of brown sugar, kosher salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and water in the oven for 2-3 hours, then grill and serve with a peach-chipotle sauce.
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Documentary ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ Explores the Cultural Impact of the Social Media Phenomenon
Hulu’s documentary “Black Twitter: A People’s History” explores the cultural impact of Black Twitter, a vibrant subculture that has transformed the social media landscape and shaped discourse and challenged norms on the platform.
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Summer kicks off with a Forest Preserve paddling program, hike, or BYOB bingo
The Forest Preserve District of Will County offers a variety of programs including kayaking workshops, bingo nights, paddling tours, forest therapy sessions, wildflower hikes, crocheting for wildlife, and hikes, all of which are available for registration online.
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Joliet to receive $76 million in water infrastructure loans
Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.
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Rental prices too high for many renters in Joliet and surrounding communities
The high cost of rent and fierce competition for vacant properties has led to an increase in rental fraud, with many people turning to online social media groups to find apartments, and some even sharing the cost of an apartment with friends or family.
