The Joliet West High School Students of the Month for May are Kaelyn Bonner, Kiwanis; Jayden Groner, Lions; Jazmin Flores-Robles, Rotary; Jai Hill, NAACP; and Nathaly Castillo, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Joliet Township High School Students of the Month are nominated and selected based on character, responsibility, and academic performance or improvement.
Joliet West High School Student of the Month May 2024
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Will County Hosts Textile and Home Goods Collection Event for Recycling and Reuse
Residents of Will County are invited to the annual Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building from May 6 to May 10 to responsibly dispose of old clothes and home items for reuse and recycling.
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Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Earns $91 Million for Cities and School Districts
The State Treasurer’s Office made nearly $124.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in March, while another $91 million was earned for cities, school districts, counties and other units of government through the Illinois Funds local government investment pool.
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Quick and Delicious Steak Fajitas with Vibrant Salsa and Onions
A simple salsa of tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, fresh cilantro and ground cumin is served with grilled flank steak and warmed whole wheat tortillas for a quick and easy meal.
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Discover the Secret to Perfect Mexican Carnitas: A Simple 3-Hour Recipe
Mexican Carnitas is a delicious recipe for tender pork shoulder butt roast seasoned with garlic, orange juice and lemon juice, then fried and served with a variety of toppings.
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Exciting Mexican Fiesta Platter: A Quick and Easy Meal for the Whole Family
Mexican Fiesta Platter is a delicious combination of ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, corn chips, rice, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives.
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Baked Chicken Chimichangas: A Delicious and Healthy Meal in 40 Minutes
Baked Chicken Chimichangas can be made with cubed chicken, picante sauce, cheese, green onions, ground cumin and oregano and topped with sour cream.
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Dule Hill Journeys Across America to Uncover the Transformative Power of Art in PBS Series
Dule Hill explores the vibrant arts scene across America in PBS’s “The Express Way” documentary series, discovering the transformative power of art and the universal human spirit that drives individuals to effect change.
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Joliet residents disappointed with council vote to approve CenterPoint annexation
The Joliet City Council has unanimously approved a decision on a controversial industrial development project, which includes two warehouses and an intermodal truck terminal, despite opposition from some residents.
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Housing developer M/I Homes to build 370 new homes in Plainfield
M/I Homes has acquired land for two new communities in southwest-suburban Plainfield, Ill., which together will bring more than 370 new-construction homes to the area.
