In an interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Let It Be Known morning show, Joy-Ann Reid delved into the intricacies of her latest book, “Medgar and Myrlie Evers and the Love Story that Awakened America,” which sheds light on the enduring love between civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers and their profound impact on the […]
Joy Ann Reid explores Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ Love Story and Impact on Civil Rights
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Movie Mogul Tyler Perry stops production on $800M studio expansion after aeeing video AI model
by Lauren Victoria Burke, Contributor Tyler Perry was planning an $800 million expansion of his studio in Atlanta. Now the plans are on hold. Why? Because a new text-to-video artificial intelligence (AI) model. The new AI model by ChatGTP entitled “Sora” creates video from a text prompt. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter on […]
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Joliet West Spring Musical Mean Girls – High School Version
The Joliet West Choirs invite the community, parents, staff, students, and alumni to its Spring Musical, Mean Girls – High School Version at 7 p.m. on March 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. on March 17 in the Joliet West High School Auditorium, 401 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet. Tickets are available in advance for $8 at www.jtwestchoir.org or […]
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Illinois Black Caucus calls for real investments following governor’s proposal
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus called a press conference Wednesday to offer their responses to Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address. “The stability and progress that was mentioned by Governor Pritzker today has helped many communities, but we expect that help to trickle down to the Black community,” said State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Chicago), Illinois Legislative […]
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Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV at Troy Township
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 Troy Township will host the Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV and ICash on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood, Illinois. Illinois residents will be able to obtain Real IDs, renew their drivers’ licenses, obtain […]
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Ventura reacts to governor’s budget proposal
State Senator Rachel Ventura issued the following statement after hearing the governor’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal: “The proposed budget includes investments in education, workforce development and improving the quality of life at our correctional facilities across the state. With the corporate tax loopholes sunsetting this year, it is imperative that we pass a budget […]
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Wine of the Week: Gambero Rosso-Showcase Italian Wine and Food during U.S. Tour
Gambero Rosso, the global authority on Italian wine food and culture brought its Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses Awards for fine Italian wine and Italian-themed restaurants and bars) and Vini D’Italia Roadshow U.S. Tour to Chicago. Featured was a review of Italy’s most outstanding wines and an opportunity to meet personally with the winemakers who poured […]
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Illinois Launches Apprentice Ambassador Program to Boost Skilled Trades and Workforce Development
The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board’s Apprenticeship Committee offers the Apprentice Ambassador Program to promote skilled trades and provide workforce development opportunities in Illinois.
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Where does Illinois Lottery revenue go?
Learn about where Illinois Lottery revenue goes and how it benefits the state. See the allocation for education and infrastructure.
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Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans
Servings: 14 / Total Time: 55 mins Ingredients: Directions: Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home
