The Joliet Slammers have signed catcher Billy Sullivan, outfielder Jared Zimbardo, and outfielder Josh Phillips ahead of the 2026 season, adding depth and experience to their roster.
Joliet Slammers sign trio of players ahead of upcoming season
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MLK Day of Service cleanups highlight week of Forest Preserve programs
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering a variety of free programs for all ages, including a community cleanup, trail club, naturalist program, crafting program, hike with soup, and social gathering.
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Keep Doing Your Best: The best we can do right now is the best we can do.
We should use our voices to influence those who serve us, while also praying for our leaders and continuing to do our part to make a difference in our communities.
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Plainfield District 202 makes decision to move boundaries
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education has approved a plan to adjust high school attendance boundaries, affecting students in Plainfield, Joliet and Romeoville, in order to address capacity concerns due to population growth.
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Joliet downtown new payment upgrades at Ottawa parking deck
The City of Joliet has launched a new automated parking infrastructure at the Ottawa Street Parking Deck, which includes new gates, payment equipment, license plate readers, and a second exit lane, and is now open 24/7 with payment or permit required.
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John Forté, Creative Force Behind “The Score” and Voice of Redemption, Dies at 50
John Forté, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, was found dead at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, at the age of 50, with no signs of foul play, and had a career that included co-writing and producing two songs on the Fugees’ multi-platinum, Grammy-winning album “The Score”.
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IN MEMORIAM: Thomas H. Watkins Built What Black Media Was Told Could Not Last
In a 2008 oral history interview, Watkins described himself as a capitalist without hesitation. Ownership, he said, was not optional for Black advancement. Newspapers were economic engines as much as civic institutions, and advertising dollars spent in Black communities should remain there.
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Healthy Egg Muffins with Turkey Sausage and Cheddar Cheese
This recipe from the American Heart Association with support from Eggland’s Best provides instructions for making a 6-serving egg and sausage muffin pan breakfast with yellow onion, sliced white mushrooms, and fat-free cheddar cheese.
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Healthy Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Muffins
This recipe from the American Heart Association with support from Eggland’s Best provides a healthy and easy breakfast option of egg whites, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and whole-wheat English muffins.
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Healthy Breakfast Options Made Easy with Eggs
The American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, supported by Eggland’s Best, offers egg-inspired recipes that are wholesome, flavorful, and fast, making healthy eating fit into busy lifestyles.
