All is invited to kick off Black History Month at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre. Learn, laugh, dance and be uplifted while celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans. Enjoy “Stamped Into History” on February 9, 10 and 11, held in the indoor theatre. Admission is free for all three days! “Stamped Into […]
Black History celebration with “Stamped Into History” at Bicentennial Park Theatre
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Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called New Denialism all about? — Paul C., Baltimore
For years, human-induced climate change has been a controversial topic, despite heaps of scientific evidence proving its existence. In the past, climate change deniers have used the rhetoric of simply denying that climate change was happening. New denialism is different because instead of focusing on the existence of climate change, it attacks the policies meant […]
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Will County Exec. Bertino-Tarrant at White House for “Communities in Action” Series
Washington DC visit includes meetings with Senator Durbin, Congressman Jackson, and Congressman Davis Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant joined elected and community leaders from throughout Illinois at the White House to discuss the positive local impacts of federal investments from the Biden-Harris Administration. “Will County has received historic levels of federal funding under this administration,” […]
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Harvard report: Blacks, Latinos hit hardest by all-time high rental costs
More than 12 million families now pay half their income on housing A new report on rental housing from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) makes clear why so many people are dissatisfied with the nation’s economy. Released in late January and entitled, America’s Rental Housing 2024, the report documents how ever-rising rental costs are […]
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6 Reasons why you should get help for your mental health
Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments. As […]
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Joliet West Speech Team has historic undefeated season, Advances to IHSA State Series
The Joliet West Speech Team has had a historic undefeated season, with a total of 8 tournament wins. The Speech Team is now advancing to the first round of the IHSA State Series this Saturday at Joliet Central High School. The team’s undefeated record includes the following tournament wins: November 11 – The Marian Classic […]
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Teacher and Author Kay Shanee: A Beacon of Positive Narratives for Love
Educator Inspires Healthy Relationships Through Over 40 Captivating Books Meet Kay Shanee, a devoted mother, wife, and business education teacher, on a mission to create a positive narrative for Black love. With a passion for fostering healthy relationships, Kay Shanee has authored over 40 books, all dedicated to LOVE. Her works promote healthy, loving, sexy, […]
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Moody’s Upgrades Village of Plainfield Rating
The Village of Plainfield’s Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the Village’s water and sewer enterprise fund rating from Aa2 to Aa1. It’s also affirmed the Village’s Aa1 rating on outstanding general obligation bonds. As Moody’s notes in their report, the Village “benefits from a trend of strong financial operations supported by growing tax and revenue […]
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Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline.
Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since AugustCost estimates for a pair of state-funded health care programs serving certain low-income noncitizens have declined by tens of millions of dollars in recent months as the state rolled out new copay and co-insurance requirements recently. The Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors programs provide […]
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Chef’s Culinary Celebration to Fund West Suburban Community Pantry Efforts to Fight Hunger
West Suburban Community Pantry is meeting the increasing need to fight hunger with the organization’s popular annual fundraiser, the Chefs’ Culinary Celebration on Sunday, February 25th at the Chicago Marriott Naperville. The event will feature well-known area chefs each preparing one course of a six-course meal to be enjoyed family-style. Chefs will work from a […]
