The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce their annual Holiday Open House! It will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at Duly Health, and Care Field in the Hall of Fame Room off Jefferson Street. Doors will open at 9:00am and the event will run until 12:00pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped, […]
Joliet Slammers 2023 Holiday Open House
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President Joe Biden shared his sentiments after the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter as he boarded Air Force One in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday night.
Political leaders, public figures, and many from across the country expressed their grief and admiration for the late Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless advocate for various social issues. President Joe Biden, visibly moved, shared his sentiments with reporters as he boarded Air Force One in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday night.Habitat For Humanity, the […]
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Be a winner and GIVE THANKS!
Here are some tips for Thanksgiving. Be Thankful. Thanksgiving season is a good time to say thanks, but we need to make it a lifestyle. An attitude of thanksgiving is a good way to live. When you are daily thankful for your food, shelter, and the simplest things it elevates your sense of well-being. We […]
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Gov. Pritzker: $25 Million Available in B2B Grants for New Businesses
New businesses launched in 2020 or 2021 eligible for up to $30,000 in grants; Applications open on November 30 Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) release $25 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz program. Following state recovery programming for businesses totaling $1.5 […]
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30th Season of Spirit of Christmas on WCSF Starts Thanksgiving Day
The 30th anniversary season of Spirit of Christmas programming on WCSF starts Thanksgiving Day The Spirit of Christmas features a variety-filled rotation of over 4,000 songs, including multiple versions of holiday classics, so you’ll never get tired of hearing the same songs over and over again. One special program that airs nightly at 5 p.m. […]
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Giannoulias Accepting Nominations for the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is now accepting applications for the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award seeks to commemorate the efforts of young Illinoisans who have demonstrated exceptional civic contributions to their communities. The John Lewis Leadership Award, established by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in […]
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47th “Festival of the Gnomes” frolics back to Bicentennial Park Theatre
Gnome lore comes to life spreading holiday cheer at Bicentennial Park Theatre The 47th Festival of the Gnomes frolics into Joliet on December 2 and 3 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre (201 West Jefferson Street). This indoor family tradition features a 90-minute live show on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The lobby doors […]
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High Blood Pressure readings taken while lying down may better predict heart health issues
By Brian Mastroianni Getting your blood pressure taken while you’re lying down may provide more accurate results, new research finds. There’s a reason you get your blood pressure taken every time you go to the doctor’s office. Blood pressure can often predict certain health severities that are important to take note of—the risk of stroke, heart […]
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Pace enhances mobility Integration into TransitApp
At the Pace Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, staff provided an update on Pace’s recommended trip planning app,Transit, which offers trip planning and real-time travel information for transit riders in Northeastern Illinois. The agency partnered with Transit to launch Pace’s Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilot program in November 2022. The mobile app initially provided trip planning […]
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini
Makes: about 2-1/2 dozen / Total Time: 40 mins Ingredients: Directions: Roasted Brussels sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini iRecipe photo by Taste of Home
