Giving without expecting anything in return is the true spirit of the holidays, and the most valuable gifts are those that cannot be bought in stores, such as love, time, and help.
True Holiday Spirit
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Pace launches new service in Joliet to connect riders to jobs
Pace Suburban Bus has partnered with the City of Joliet to launch a new VanGo service, which provides commuters with a flexible, affordable, and reliable way to access jobs in the area.
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“Bloom How You Must: A Black Woman’s Guide to Self-Care and Generational Healing” by Tara Pringle Jefferson
Tara Pringle Jefferson’s book “Bloom How You Must” offers Black women a guide to self-care and well-being, drawing from the legacy of self-care passed down through generations.
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National Hook-Up of Black Women celebrate 34th Annual Founders Day
The National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW) Joliet Chapter celebrated 34 years of service to the community with a brunch event featuring guest speakers, honorees, and a message of equity, empowerment, healing, and hope.
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Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation allowing residents to sue immigration agents for violating their constitutional rights, and requiring public colleges, universities, hospitals and child care facilities to set up policies for dealing with immigration enforcement.
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Community encouraged to attend Wreaths Across America ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
State Senator Rachel Ventura is hosting the second annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Joliet on Dec. 13 to honor over 150 veterans with remembrance wreaths.
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Plainfield ranks number 1 among communities across the state
The Village of Plainfield in Illinois ranks 1st in the state and 12th in the US for economic activity and population growth, with a median household income of $143,064 and a monthly cost of living of $4,226.
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Comfort Food Delight: Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken
Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken is a quick and easy comfort food recipe that can be made with mushrooms, chicken, cheese, and green onions.
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Romeoville to Welcome 55+ Community with 122 Units in New Development
Clover Development has proposed a 122-unit active adult (55+) residential community in Romeoville, featuring modern amenities and a variety of floor plans, with construction scheduled to begin in fall 2026 and completion anticipated in summer 2028.
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County Executive Warns Against Relying on Reserves for Budget Solutions
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has signed the approved budget amendment to fill a $2.8 million budget deficit, but has cautioned against relying on budget reserves in the future as it could put the county’s long-term financial security at risk.
