Illinois has been selected as a recipient of the EPA’s Solar for All grant, which will provide $156 million to expand existing solar programs and increase solar adoption rates in the state, benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Illinois Receives $156 Million EPA Grant to Expand Solar Programs
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Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Unveils Renovated Facility to Serve Underserved Communities
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC) is a not-for-profit medical clinic providing primary and behavioral health services to low-income, un-/under-insured, and houseless individuals in Will and Grundy County, Illinois.
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Measure to expand clean energy infrastructure loans to counties passes House committee
Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading an initiative to allow local governments to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank to build, purchase, remodel or improve clean energy infrastructure.
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Rialto Square Theatre Kicks Off 1926 Campaign to Celebrate 98th Anniversary
Rialto Square Theatre is kicking off the 1926 Campaign to celebrate its 98th anniversary on May 24 and raise awareness for its 100th birthday on May 24, 2026.
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Bolingbrook Golf Club to host first Golf Championship
Bolingbrook Golf Club will host the 2024 LIV Individual Championship from September 13 to 15, with nearly 50,000 people expected to attend the three-day event.
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After 3 years, state poised to enforce law aiming to end lending discrimination
Illinois has passed a state-level Community Reinvestment Act in 2021 to address the lack of lending in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, and a follow-up bill this year calls for a study to identify disparities in access to financial products and services.
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Joliet West High School Student of the Month May 2024
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.
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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.
