App-based loans, such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and Earned Wage Access (EWA), can lead to increased financial stress and instability due to their high fees, hidden costs, and potential for loan stacking.
Don’t let predatory debt traps rob the holiday season’s joy
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Goodman Christmas Carol gets better with age
Goodman Theatre Chicago is celebrating 100 years with its 48th annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, featuring a diverse cast and crew, and running through December 31.
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Thanksgiving – take time to Give Thanks
We should give thanks every day, just as the Pilgrims and Jesus taught us, and saying “thank you” can build bridges and overcome sin, evil and bad feelings.
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ICC slashes Nicor, Ameren proposed gas rate hikes by over 40%
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) cut rate increases proposed by Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois, slowing the speed of rising energy bills for customers in much of the state, while also rejecting proposals that were deemed not cost-effective or not necessary.
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Joliet City Center Partnership lets Elves on the Loose in Downtown Joliet
The Joliet City Center Partnership has launched an Elves on the Loose scavenger hunt in Downtown Joliet, inviting visitors to explore 13 local businesses and find hidden elves from November 28 – December 26.
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Ventura opens applications for Page for a Day program
State Senator Rachel Ventura has opened applications for her Page for a Day program, which provides high school students in the 43rd district with the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and gain firsthand experience of state government.
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Wine of the Week: Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot Brut and Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 are two classic Champagnes that make for a perfect holiday celebration, with their crispness, bright flavors and aromas of white flowers, green apples, and dried Holiday fruit.
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Joliet and Plainfield food pantries meet the communities need for Thanksgiving Holiday
Local organizations are seeing an increase in people needing assistance this Thanksgiving season due to inflation, with food pantries and banks still seeing long lines despite the reinstatement of SNAP food benefits.
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LTHS Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member Della Travis
The LTHS District 205 Board of Education extends its condolences to the Travis family on the passing of former Board member Della Travis, who was honored for 50 years of dedicated service to public education along with her family.
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2026 Joyful Brunch Honors Michael Austin Clark, Supports MAC Mentoring & JTHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Joyful Brunch 2026 is a celebration honoring the late Michael Austin Clark, with proceeds benefiting the MAC Mentoring Program and the Michael Austin Clark JTHS Endowed Athletic Boosters Scholarship.
