Dozens of Illinois State University faculty members have expressed solidarity with student protesters who were suspended for staging a sit-in outside the president’s office, while Dolton residents are pressing Mayor Tiffany Henyard over an FBI raid and accusations of using taxpayer dollars for lavish trips.
Dolton mayor strikes down Lightfoot investigation during village board meeting
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Senator Ventura releases statement opposing NorthPoint access to Route 53
State Senator Rachel Ventura has expressed her opposition to the city of Joliet’s request to allow temporary Route 53 access for three warehouses, citing environmental concerns and increased traffic, and urging IDOT to deny the request.
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US News Best High Schools rank Romeoville and Bolingbrook in the top for Illinois Public high schools
Valley View School District 365U high schools, Romeoville HS and Bolingbrook HS, have been identified in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Annual Rankings of America’s Best High Schools, with Romeoville HS ranking 107th and Bolingbrook HS ranking 127th in the state of Illinois.
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New Horizons: An Evening with The South Chicago Dance Theatre
The South Chicago Dance Theatre presented six World Premieres at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, featuring works by Donald Byrd, Monique Haley, Terrence Marling, and Kia S. Smith, showcasing the company’s commitment to modern dance and social justice.
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Joliet Central senior wins Silver Medal at 2024 SkillsUSA Illinois Career Competitions
Jesus Avila of Joliet Central High School won a Silver Medal in the 2024 SkillsUSA Illinois Career Competitions, while 15 other students qualified to compete in various competitions.
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Burrell Communications Group announces agency restructuring
Burrell Communications Group has announced the appointment and promotion of several senior-level executives to lead the agency’s new direction, including Leslie Alexander, Vicki Bolton, Stephen French, Donna Hodge, Mike Mitchell, Tuwisha Rogers, Khari Streeter, and Ailine Tan.
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City of Joliet accepting nominations for the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award Program
The City of Joliet is accepting nominations for the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award Program to recognize residents who show pride in their property and neighborhood.
Posted inFood
Delicious Peach French Toast Recipe: A Morning Delight for Your Taste Buds
A simple recipe for Peach French Toast using brown sugar, butter, water, peaches, eggs, milk and vanilla that can be prepared in advance and baked in the oven for 45 minutes.
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Gov. Pritzker announces action plan to address racial disparities in homelessness
Governor JB Pritzker, legislators, researchers, and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness released a comprehensive report on Black Homelessness in Illinois, which outlines the systemic factors driving racial disparities in homelessness and formulates an Action Plan for Racial Equity to address key challenges.
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Eggsquisite Breakfast Casserole: A Hearty Morning Delight
Eggsquisite Breakfast Casserole is a delicious combination of bacon, beef, mushrooms, flour, pepper, milk, eggs, and salt, baked in a 13×9-in. baking dish.
