New bridges and Houbolt Road interchange reopening Local officials and community leaders joined Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on Wednesday to announce several important milestones on the $1.3 billion overhaul of Interstate 80, setting up one of the cornerstone projects in the governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program to be almost […]
A key milestone reached on $1.3 Billion I-80 Corridor Project
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Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN opens at the USF Art Gallery
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery presents Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN, which will run through November 30. In his series, INNOCENT DAWN, Carlson attempts to use imagery and words to create a visual understanding of eternity and an afterlife.The USF Art Gallery is located at 25 E. Van Buren St. in downtown Joliet, and is […]
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West Suburban Community Pantry seeks help packing the pantry for the holidays
With the holidays approaching, West Suburban Community Pantry is appealing to the public to help pack the pantry with foods families love and books during their annual Harvest Week Drive from November 1st through November 11, 2023 “We served nearly 70% more people last year,” said Pantry CEO Suzanne Armato. “With the holidays being our busiest […]
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Fusion Natural Hair and Braid Academy open for business
Fusion Natural Hair and Braid Academy officially became the first of its kind in the southwest suburb to open. The grand opening ribbon cutting took place on Oct. 26 to a large crowd eager to celebrate the occasion. .Fusion was founded by licensed instructor and Director of Education, LeAnn Drake who has over two decades of experience […]
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Joliet hires first female City Manager
In an historic move, Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy and the City Council select attorney and Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Chicago Beth Beatty to serve as Joliet’s new City Manager. Beatty brings a strong background in municipal government and law to her new position. “Ms. Beatty’s qualifications include a law degree […]
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Memory screenings encouraged during National Alzheimer’s Awareness
Free Memory Screenings Every Weekday Memory screenings are an important part of a good health and wellness routine. As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this November, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is reminding everyone to prioritize their brain health and get a memory screening. AFA offers free memory screenings every weekday through its National Memory Screening Program, […]
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Majority of Illinoisans regularly breathe unsafe air, according to new report
Roughly 9 million Illinois residents, comprising 71% of the state’s entire population, live in areas that regularly experience air that the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined is unsafe to breathe, according to a report released by the Sierra Club. The report indicates that light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles massively contribute to the state’s ozone pollution. […]
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The Fight Against Fearless Fund is a Fight Against Black Economic Advancement
Edward Blum, the conservative lawyer who led the fight to overturn affirmative action, has a new target in his quest to dismantle civil rights advancements: The Fearless Fund, a venture capitalist (VC) fund dedicated to leveling the playing field for Black women and women of color. Blum’s organization, American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), filed […]
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Joliet hires first female City Manager
In a historic move, Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy announced the City Council has selected Beth Beatty to serve as the new Joliet City Manager. The City Council made the decision during a special council meeting held Monday evening. Beatty brings a strong background in municipal government and law to her new position. “Ms. Beatty’s qualifications […]
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The Magic Parlour 50 W. Randolph Now though March 2024
The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph, Chicago is breaking box office records and has been extended through March 2024 at its new permanent home in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Established in partnership with Goodman Theatre and Petterino’s restaurant, The Magic Parlour is an intimate evening of classic magic and mind reading from third-generation […]
