The U.S. government has a long and mostly successful history of responding to national health crises, from funding Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, to establishing the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness in response to the anthrax attacks of 2001.
The next health crisis is already here. We’re unprepared to fight it
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What Nikki Haley and Joe Manchin Should Do
The greatest disaster for the Republican party would be for Haley to run in November and siphon off ten percent of the Republican voters for her. This would be enough votes to insure a loss for Trump. Or, if she doesn’t run and Manchin runs, he would surely glean about ten percent of Biden’s votes and insure Biden’s loss.
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Will County March 2024 Primary Election and the candidates
Will County early voters make their choice known for the March 19, 2024, primary. It’s not too late to register and vote. The rundown of the candidates vying for a seat. Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Republican Charles “Chuck” Maher will not face challengers in the primary for county chief executive officer. This means they […]
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Plainfield considers proposed expansion of Hawk Auto
Hawk Auto has submitted a site plan proposal to the Plainfield Village Board for a new car dealership on Route 59, with two dealerships committed to the project.
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Joliet host director of Broadway bound musical “Bronzeville” at Rock n’ Roll Museum
Here is a recent clip of Bronzeville ‘behind the scenes’, covered by True-Star Media Joliet got a first look at a musical through the eyes of the director that charted the history of the ‘Great Migration’ of African Americans from the south to the north. “Bronzeville,” which will begin touring the country after its premiere […]
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Illinois Seniors Encouraged to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program
Senior homeowners over the age of 65 are encouraged to take advantage of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program, which allows them to defer all or part of their property tax and special assessment payments on their principal residence.
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Illinois Art Education 2024 Youth Art Month High School Winner
Mia Cardenas, a sophomore at Joliet Central High School, is the 2024 Illinois Art Education Association Youth Art Month Winner in the High School Category, and her artwork, “Aventuras de Ensueno: Dream Adventures,” is featured in the 2024 poster.
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Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Previous CDC recommendations ensured […]
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Will County Animal Protection Services
Responding to a national animal welfare crisis, Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant announced earlier this month a series of ordinance changes that aim to expand the role of the county’s animal services. The changes include renaming the county’s animal welfare department to “Will County Animal Protection Services Department” to better reflect their enhanced mission. Several ordinance […]
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“Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You” by A’Ja Wilson
c.2024, Moment of Life Books / Flatiron Books $24.99 192 pages The envelope on the table is addressed to you. It caught your attention because – who, besides politicians, utilities, and creditors sends anything in the mail these days? Still, it was a nice surprise, no matter what, like a throwback or something. And like […]
