Volunteers pack 50,000 boxes for neighbors in need The Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off the season of giving with its 24th annual Holiday Meal Box program to ensure all neighbors can enjoy a special holiday meal with their loved ones. This year, with the support of generous sponsors and volunteers, the Food Bank will be providing 50,000 […]
Northern Illinois Food Bank 24th annual Holiday Meal Box Program
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JJC becomes Statewide leader in dual credit enrollment
Joliet Junior College has established itself as a statewide leader in dual credit enrollment, * reporting a record 23.93% increase in dual credit enrollment hours compared to fall 2022. This is the first milestone since the October 2022 introduction of the 12x12x12 program, an aggressive dual-credit initiative envisioned by JJC President Dr. Clyne Namuo that encourages […]
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Joliet Central High School future Entrepreneurs explore Career interests at Rotary Luncheon
Back row left to right: Jerman Rodriguez, Isaiah Molette, Tyler Vinson Front Row left to right: Jane Condon, Christopher Mitchell, Jalissa Blackwell, Michelle Cottrell
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Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet’s Nurses will strike Thanksgiving week
The strike will be over the recent unfair labor practices of the company’s refusal to bargain in good faith. Nurses at Joliet’s only hospital were locked out of the hospital for four days this past summer after their contract expired and nurses called for a two-day strike.
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Illinois Supreme Court decision rejects Bank’s attempt to obtain refund from Joliet of $6 Million in Property Taxes on Evergreen Terrace
“This ruling is a literal fiscal bonanza for taxpayers,” Glasgow said. “The Supreme Court’s decision means that the City of Joliet is not required to reimburse MB Financial Bank, which owned and operated Evergreen Terrace during the pendency of the condemnation proceeding, for the property taxes the bank was legally obligated to pay.
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Holiday Household Giveaway and Toy Registration
Hope and Divine Purpose Transitional Home, Inc and Igniting The Fire Prayer Ministry will host its third Annual Household Items giveaway to the community on November 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
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Sweet Potatoes au Gratin
Servings: 6 / Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients: Directions: Sweet Potatoes au Gratin Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels
Makes: about 2 dozen / Total Time: 35 mins Ingredients: Directions: Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Servings: 8 / Total Time: 1 hr Ingredients: Filling: Topping: Directions: Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Goat Cheese
Servings: 16 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Goat Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home
