The award honors teachers and non-administrative staff whose work on behalf of students, and support of District 202 has been exceptional in some way. Students, staff, parents, and community members are welcome and encouraged to submit their nominations. Submit your online nomination here or visit https://www.psd202.org/page/awards-of-excellence to download a paper form. Past nominees and recipients […]
District 202 Board of Education seeking nominees for 32nd Awards of Excellence
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Glasgow Donates $5,000 to Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization
More than one million people have died from drug overdoses since 1999 – and more than 75 percent of these deaths involved an opioid. Synthetic opioids, such as deadly fentanyl, account for the vast majority of these deaths. In 2020, Illinois ranked 24th nationwide in the drug overdose death rate, at 28.1 deaths per 100,000 residents. The drug overdose death rate in Illinois rose 28 percent from 2019 to 2020.
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Wine of the Week-Chateau du Tertre-Margaux 2021-$45
Chateau du Tertre 2021 from the Margaux is proof that exquisite Bordeaux can be had for under $50. Rated 90 points and above by all of the leading wine critics, it is a pretty, elegant wine bursting with flavors and aromas of wild berries and exotic spices, yet it is firmly rooted in the rich […]
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Statement from the County Executive on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
Will County County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant was in Springfield to hear Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address. Statement from the County Executive: I applaud the Governor for proposing a budget that addresses some of the most important issues in Illinois, including ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities for education, investing in improved […]
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Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor
Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address Springfield The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is aligned with the Governor’s goal of expanding opportunities for the growth of businesses of all sizes and to continue the expansion of our state’s gross domestic product that has surpassed $1 trillion. We are, however, disappointed by the Governor’s proposal to extend the […]
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Film Festival presented by Zonta Club of the Joliet Area and Wild & Scenic Films
“Through Her Eyes” The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area, in partnership with Wild & Scenic Films, invites you to its “Through Her Eyes” Film Festival on Thursday, March 21, at the Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa Street, in downtown Joliet. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a “Boss Up” social hour […]
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Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline
Potential solutions include tax breaks for subscribers, advertisers A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a report to the General Assembly detailing the decline of local journalism in Illinois and exploring ways the legislature can help revive it. The Local Journalism Task Force, created in January 2022, found that about […]
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Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto
‘Right of first refusal’ controversy returns after last-minute bill and governor’s veto. A controversial proposal that would grant electric utilities more control over the construction of transmission lines is being revived in Springfield. Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, who chairs the Public Utilities Committee in the Illinois House, was behind a push last year that would […]
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Chevrolet, National Newspaper Publishers Association offer Summer Internship: Discover the Unexpected Fellowship
The selected DTU fellows will embark on a transformative journey beyond conventional internships. This experience promises exploration, learning, and, most importantly, amplifying their voices. NNPA In a bid to amplify Black voices and highlight diverse stories, Chevrolet, in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), invites budding journalists, content creators, and communications enthusiasts to […]
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City partners on History Study of African Americans in Joliet communities
The City of Joliet is partnering with Will County to conduct an African American historic context study. The Joliet City Council Tuesday learned that the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office has awarded a matching grant of $21,000 to fund a context study of the integral role African Americans played in the history of the community. […]
