Reverend Jesse Jackson has been a beacon of hope for generations of Black Americans, teaching them to maintain hope in the face of adversity and to fight for a better day.
PRAYING FOR HOPE
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Joliet council continues agreement with Correctional Center
The Joliet City Council adopted an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Illinois to continue using the Joliet Correctional Center for historical, cultural, and economic purposes, despite concerns from residents about access to former employees and the financial burden on the city.
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10 Steps to Live Longer with HIV/AIDS
People living with HIV can live just as long as those without it, but understanding how HIV progresses and making the right lifestyle choices can make all the difference.
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Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life” by Nia Sioux
Nia Sioux’s memoir “Bottom of the Pyramid” shares her life story of overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities while being the only Black dancer on the reality TV show Dance Moms.
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The Christmas Spirit
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of grief and loss, and we must focus on the light of the Christ child to help us navigate the darkness and spread love and hope to those around us.
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Remembering Maxine Boykin: A Trailblazer in Joliet Law Enforcement
Maxine Boykin was the first Black female to join the Joliet Police Department in 1961, and she served as a detective until her retirement in 2000, during which time she worked on some of the department’s most memorable cases.
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Manley earns ‘A’ rating for advancements in gun violence prevention
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support of public safety and preventative violence legislation, including Karina’s Bill and the Safe Storage Act.
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New Lenox adds New Giant Lighted Penguin to Christmas Holiday Display
The Village of New Lenox will unveil their newest feature of its free Christmas in the Commons light display: a 36-foot-tall, illuminated penguin adorned with 38,186 LED lights, the largest of its kind in the United States. Affectionately named Floyd, this charming holiday addition greets visitors at the entrance to the Village Commons, serving as […]
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Requests for new K-12 funding likely to outstrip available resources
Illinois State Board of Education officials have received requests for public school funding totaling $748M, which is considerably smaller than last year’s requests, but still more than what is likely to be available given the current fiscal uncertainty.
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill to protect and expand vaccine access
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 767, which expands and codifies the Illinois Department of Public Health’s ability to offer science-based vaccine guidelines, expands vaccine access, and requires insurance companies to cover vaccines recommended by IDPH.
