Plainfield Village Board has not adopted a resolution calling for an immediate cease fire in Gaza, despite the 31,000 people reported killed in the Israel-Hamas war and the racially motivated murder of a 6-year-old in the village.
Plainfield Village Board Faces Backlash for Lack of Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution
Posted inPolitics
Patrick Sheehan selected to fill seat vacated by political ally and former State Rep. Tim Ozinga
Patrick Sheehan, a local alderman and law enforcement officer, was recently selected and sworn in to replace former State Rep. Tim Ozinga, (37th Dist.), who abruptly resigned due to rumors of a run for governor in 2026.
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State Senator Pushes for Equitable Funding for Special Education Students
Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is working on a measure to bring equity to funding for special education students by creating a fair reimbursement rate for special education day schools.
Posted inNews
Commemorate summer cicada fundraiser with a Forest Preserve T-shirt
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is selling a T-shirt emblazoned with an illustration of the 17-year cicada and the words, “Be Loud, Be Proud,” on their merchandise website, OutsiderThreads.com, for $20.
Posted inSports
Joliet Slammers Single Game Tickets on-sale and first round of 2024 promotional schedule dates
Single Game Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 season of Slammers baseball, with classic fan-favorites and new surprises including Swiftie Night, Ghostbusters Night, and Ballpark Olympic Games.
Posted inLocal
Water Street Naperville to host Local Artists’ Fine Art and Fine Crafts Show and Sale
The Naperville Water Street District is holding the first Annual Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair on July 14th, featuring local artists and fine crafts in a variety of media, a Young Artist Makers Tent, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Posted inHealth
19 Healthy Foods to Eat for Breakfast
Healthy breakfast foods such as fruit, whole grains, yogurt, eggs, and nut butter provide the energy and nutrients you need to start your day.
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Giannoulias pushes to enhance protections for libraries and librarians
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spearheading legislation to increase protections for libraries, librarians and library employees from threats and violence, which would allow law enforcement to charge offenders in the same manner as schools and elected officials.
Posted inBooks
Brilliant Reimagining of Huckleberry Finn’s Jim by Percival Everett Redefines American Literature
Percival Everett’s reimagining of Mark Twain’s classic “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” as a reimagining of Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion, redefining American literature and challenging literary norms.
Posted inCommunity
Supporting Police Memorials and Families: Illinois Lottery Profits Make a Difference
100% of profits from the Illinois State Police Memorial Instant Ticket go toward building and maintaining police memorials, helping families of the fallen, and funding other police support programs in Illinois, with over $4.6 Million raised so far.
