Bill Murray made a surprise appearance at the Joliet Slammers’ Opening Day, which saw the team win 10-3 against the Evanville Otters, and the team is expected to add new games and promotions to the season.
Joliet Slammers Baseball Opening Weekend was a hit
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Wicked New Trailer Release + Sneak Peek
Get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated “Wicked” new trailer release and experience the magic of this latest teaser.
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Goodman Theatre-August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
The Goodman Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, directed by Chuck Smith, features a stellar cast and explores the journey of redemption and self-discovery of Herald Loomis, a man in search of his estranged wife and inner shining.
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Wine of the Week-Dry Creek Vineyard of Sonoma County-Close-up with winemaker Tim Bell
Dry Creek Vineyard, a pioneering winery in Sonoma County, has been producing award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc for over 50 years, with Winemaker Tim Bell continuing the legacy of founder David S. Stare.
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Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
State Rep. Natalie Manley is encouraging childcare providers in Will County to apply for the Elevate Will County – Childcare Provider Grant, which offers grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 to support childcare providers.
Posted inOp-Ed
Enjoy May before it fades away
May is a wonderful month to celebrate mothers, graduations, and Memorial Day, while also taking time to enjoy the green leaves on the trees and beautiful flowers, and hoping for a break from political ads.
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Forest Preserve’s all-terrain wheelchair opens ‘a new world’ for people with disabilities
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has purchased a GRIT Freedom Chair to help those with disabilities better explore the natural surface trails in the surrounding McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove, providing independence and accessibility to nature.
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Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan, but Pritzker still ‘skeptical’ despite team’s $2B pledge
The Chicago Bears have proposed a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront, seeking $1.5 billion in infrastructure support from the state, while the governor has expressed skepticism about the proposal.
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As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled
Illinois has retained 73% of its Medicaid recipients after the expiration of the COVID-era rule, while approximately 660,000 recipients have been disenrolled.
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Jackson Township requests IDOT deny NorthPoint Route 53 Permit
Jackson Township has joined legislators Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood and Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet in urging IDOT to deny the City of Joliet’s emergency access permit request for NorthPoint Development’s Third Coast Intermodal warehouses, citing safety concerns and the developer’s knowledge of the lack of accessibility on Route 53.
