Just when people are waking up from their turkey coma, it will be time to shop and celebrate the holiday season. Shoppers can take advantage of Small Business Saturday as many stores in the area will offer specials and deals. Small Business Saturday is a one-day event that takes place every November on the Saturday […]
Holiday local shopper’s gear up for Small Business Saturday and Joliet Lights Up the season on Friday
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Stateville graduate inspires hope for prison intern program
State Senator Rachel Ventura since becoming a State legislator has been visiting Stateville Correctional Center in hopes of learning more about their educational programs and how she could address recidivism. Under a pilot program, Ventura worked with DePaul University and the Illinois Department of Corrections to onboard an intern at Stateville who would work closely […]
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Joliet Central High School Alumni Spotlight –
Kendall Williamson – Class of 2009 Career: Regional Manager of Community and Industry Engagement at AECOM Hunt & 2024 ENR Midwest Top Young Professionals Award Recipient by Joliet West Journalism Student Sania Taylor Kendall Williamson is a proud Steelman alumnus shooting for the stars. As Regional Manager of Community and Industry Engagement at AECOM Hunt, […]
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Troy Township Adopts 2024 Meeting and Holiday Schedule
TROY TOWNSHIP, SHOREWOOD, IL –, The Troy Township Board adopted the 2024 Board meeting schedule along with the 2024 holiday schedule for the Township and Road District. Township Board meetings are held the third Monday of every month. Meetings which fall on a scheduled holiday will be held on the fourth Monday and are noted […]
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CHICAGO’S THANKSGIVING PARADE BROADCAST LIVE
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Garbage collection, closures Nov 20
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pick up will be one day late on Thursday and Friday during the week of November 20, 2023, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents with Monday through Wednesday pick up are not affected by this change. Regular garbage collection will resume the week of November 27. City Hall will be […]
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The sofa will go over there.
Sitting slightly away from the edge of a rug, flanked by two chairs at an angle to the fireplace, it’ll be the focal point of the room. Add the right paint and that plushy blanket you bought on vacation last year, and you’ll never want to leave. Making your home a welcoming retreat is always […]
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Six steps to make Thanksgiving dementia-friendly
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Information for Families Caring for a Loved One with Dementia With families and friends nationwide preparing for Thanksgiving, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering 6 steps to create a dementia-friendly Thanksgiving for the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. “We want […]
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New polling shows RFK Jr. leading Biden and Trump among younger voters in key swing states
Amid growing sentiment about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a recent poll has unveiled a formidable third candidate. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gained significant traction among voters under 45 in crucial swing states. The surprising twist in the 2024 presidential campaign also signals real concerns with Biden’s age, but […]
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Will County approves FY24 Budget
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant released a statement following the Thursday vote by the County Board to approve a balanced Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The budget contains several special allocations for public safety, social services, and essential government services. “I appreciate that the Board has approved a balanced budget that prioritizes public safety and ensures that […]
