Despite low voter turnout, the stage is set for the November election when residents in Will County will let their voices be heard on who the president of the United States will be and who will take legislative and judicial seats. Voter turnout Tuesday in Will County was just 15.54 percent with only 66,857 of […]
Low voter turnout
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AG Raoul leads coalition in support of Federal Law banning felons from possessing firearms
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief defending the federal law that prohibits people who have been convicted of felonies from possessing firearms. In their brief, filed in U.S. v Prince, Raoul and the attorneys general ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit to overturn […]
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Cappel fights for equal funding for special ed. students
To bring equity to funding for special education students, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel passed a measure through the Senate Education Committee that would create a fair reimbursement rate for special education day schools. Senate Bill 3606 would equalize the reimbursement rate received by public school districts from the Illinois State Board of Education when sending […]
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Governor’s Plan to Close Stateville Prison Sparks Concerns for Workers and Local Economy
Representative Avelar (D-85) has released a statement on the Governor’s plan to close Stateville Prison, calling for transparency, stakeholder engagement, and an equitable transition for affected staff, and urging the community to engage with the process.
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Ventura offering free protective glasses ahead of solar eclipse
State Senator Rachel Ventura is offering free protective glasses to view the upcoming total solar eclipse in Illinois, and encourages people to be cautious and not block roadways to take pictures during the event.
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WriteOn Joliet presents “Fragments of Time” Radio Theatre atBicentennial Park Theatre
WriteOn Joliet presents “Fragments of Time”, an original radio theater production, on April 19 and April 20 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet, featuring nine members of the group exploring various aspects of time in original radio-style stories and poems.
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Secret Service, Chicago police prepare for DNC
The U.S. Secret Service is preparing for public-safety challenges ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, with the Secret Service responsible for securing the inside of the convention sites and local agencies responsible for outside activity.
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Joliet Job Corps preparing students for high demand, quality jobs
The Job Corps program offers free training that provides students with the skills needed to connect with high-quality jobs being created by the Biden-Harris administration’s historic infrastructure investments.
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How to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and can occur at any age, but there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing the disease, including leading a healthy lifestyle and getting tested for the disease.
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Multiple cultural organizations honor contributions of immigrant and refugee women who are making an impact
A PrayerTalk Organization is hosting a cultural celebration and tribute to the strengths and resilience of immigrant and refugee women in Chicago on March 30th, with keynote speaker Dr. Ngozi Ezike, panel discussion, performances, and networking reception to raise awareness of mental health issues experienced by many refugees and immigrants.
