Sen. Patrick Joyce expresses gratitude for the 40th District’s generosity, resilience, and hard work, and highlights the progress made in education, infrastructure, and services for veterans and farmers, while looking forward to the new year with a focus on protecting essential services and increasing access to affordable healthcare.
A Year of Service, Progress, and Partnership Across the 40th District
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As everyone says goodbye to 2025 there were more hits than misses in surrounding communities
In 2025, the Joliet City Council approved a contract with its firefighters, residents voted on a public art sculpture, and the Village of Plainfield announced the closure of the Kohls store, while Bolingbrook was ranked 210th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Places to Live, and Romeoville’s Mayor John D. Noak was elected as the new chair of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
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Local families express the meaning of giving at Christmas
A Joliet family and other individuals in the community are making a conscious effort to donate to local food pantries and the Salvation Army, in order to help those in need during the holiday season.
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State of the District Address Jan. 29 at Joliet West
The Joliet Township High School Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman invite the community to a State of the District Address on January 29, featuring a Meet and Greet, appetizers, musical entertainment, and a comprehensive overview of the district’s health.
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Christmas is Good News
Christmas is a time for family gatherings, gift exchanges, and to remember those who are no longer with us, while also focusing on the joy and love of Jesus.
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Upgrade Your Holiday Menu with a Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast
Coleman Natural’s Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast is a delicious and festive upgrade to the traditional holiday menu, featuring a fragrant stuffing made from aromatic veggies, bread, sage, rosemary and apples.
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Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation
Illinois lawmakers have vowed to continue fighting for protections against artificial intelligence, despite President Trump’s executive order to shield tech companies from state laws, which they believe prioritizes tech companies over citizens.
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Illinois ag director says trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers
The Trump administration has announced a $12 billion aid package to help U.S. farmers affected by trade disputes, but Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says the package is insufficient and will not cover all the losses farmers have suffered.
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Transit reform law to make local buses and trains safer, efficient, and reliable
State Rep. Dagmara Avelar and other state Reps. passed a major transit reform package law to make buses and trains safer, more reliable, and efficiently managed, with the goal of expanding access to jobs, travel, and other opportunities for southern suburban communities.
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“Let Me Be Real With You” by Arshay Cooper
Arshay Cooper’s book “Let Me Be Real With You” is an inspirational self-help book that teaches readers how to overcome trauma, find hope, and make positive changes in their lives.
