In a long-expected move, national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. In separate petitions filed Monday, the Colorado-based National Association for Gun Rights and the Nevada-based Firearms Policy Coalition asked the nation’s high court to reverse a decision of the 7thCircuit Court of Appeals. That […]
Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban
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Disturbing disparities in homicide rates highlight urgent need for action on Black women’s safety
In 2020, the homicide rate among Black women was 11.6 per 100,000, a stark contrast to the rate of 3 per 100,000 among white women. The startling and enduring differences in murder rates between Black and white women in the United States have been highlighted in a new analysis published in the Lancet medical journal, which […]
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Joliet Symphony Orchestra presents “Remember” on February 24 and 25
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) will present their third concert series of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program featuring works by Aaron Copland, Florence Price, Leonard Bernstein, and John Knowles Paine. Titled “Remember: A Celebration of Music ‘Made in America’”, the JSO will be performing Aaron […]
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Historic obesity Bill of Rights unveiled amidst surging obesity rates nationwide
The Obesity Bill of Rights is the culmination of a yearlong, meticulous fact-finding effort involving experts and communities, marking a crucial turning point in the battle against the United States’ most pervasive and expensive chronic disease. In response to a relentless surge in obesity rates nationwide, a powerful alliance of leading consumer advocates, aging experts, […]
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Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force kicks off
The first in a series of meetings will provide a comprehensive report in March, 2024 The state-mandated Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force met recently for the first time to evaluate the current state of Illinois’ election systems and discuss the process of implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for Illinois’ 2028 presidential primaries. State Sen. […]
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Cotarella Sodale Merlot (Lazio) 2020-$25
A wine with international flair from the heart of Italy From Trinchero Family Estates comes Cotarella Sodale Merlot from the Lazio region of central Italy. It is a beautiful wine with an international flair that comes from the heart of Italy. Made entirely from the international variety Merlot, the wine is a nearly perfect rendition […]
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Annual Awards to Spotlight Black Entrepreneurs showcasing over 800 businesses
WDB Marketing is gearing up for its 7th Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Community, and Youth) Awards Weekend, scheduled for a three-day extravaganza from February 29th through March 2nd. The event promises a dynamic celebration of Black entrepreneurs, providing a platform for inspiration, information, showcases, and networking opportunities for more than 800 businesses. […]
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St. Joseph Hospital staffing issues prompt new measure
State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading a measure that would increase fines to hospitals that fail to implement a written staffing plan amidst continuous nurse negotiations at the St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. “There needs to be accountability for hospitals who negotiate and operate in bad faith,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Numerous nursing strikes have gone […]
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Heritage Corridor Destinations gets ready for Route 66 Centennial
With the Route 66 Centennial celebration in two short years, the Heritage Corridor Destinations was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of Tourism. The funding will be used to enhance attraction development along Route 66 in preparation for the 100th anniversary […]
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Is using a massage gun on your neck safe? viral ‘PSA’ says it could lead to stroke symptoms
Massage guns are an easy solution to get rid of aches and pains. But are they safe to use on your neck? In a now-viral TikTok, user Sophie Dolce posted a “PSA” urging people not to use massage guns to get rid of neck pain. Dolce said after waking up with a kink in her neck, she used […]
