Sydney Thompson has been hired as the City of Joliet’s new Media Engagement and Communications Director, replacing Rosemaria DiBenedetto, and will serve as the city’s primary spokesperson with an annual salary of $120,000.
Joliet hires new Media Engagement Director
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Regulators Ok ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a proposal from Commonwealth Edison that allows the electric utility to seek a security deposit from developers of large-load projects to recover costs associated with data centers, while also initiating new proceedings to investigate unaddressed issues and adopt new ratepayer protections.
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Joliet District 86 students Superintendent awards
21 students from Joliet Public Schools District 86 received the Superintendent’s Award for the second trimester of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Drive Change Campaign Aims to Bring Fairness to Illinois Auto Insurance Rates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Driving Change campaign has resulted in the passage of Senate Bill 1486, which introduces consumer protections and greater transparency and accountability to insurance ratemaking, and will return to the Senate for a concurrence vote.
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City of Joliet Spring cultural events at Bicentennial Park
The City of Joliet’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events has an extensive slate of cultural programming coming to Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in March and April, including theater productions, the annual Poetry Festival, and the Bridge to Broadway theater camp.
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Overcoming fear and moving forward
Fear can be paralyzing, but it is important to have a healthy amount of fear in order to stay safe and make wise decisions, and to trust God and move forward in faith.
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NASCAR has launched “Drive for Success” with Joliet Public Schools ahead of Fourth of July Race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway
NASCAR has partnered with Joliet Public Schools to launch the “Drive for Success” program, which rewards students for academic achievement, attendance, and behavior, with the opportunity to earn tickets to the 2026 NASCAR Chicagoland Speedway Race Weekend.
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New Route 66 Park, Veterans Memorial in Romeoville
The Village of Romeoville is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 with a new themed stop, and a relocated veteran’s memorial site with an eternal flame, garden beds, open space, and trellises.
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Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt at Timbers of Shorewood
The Timbers of Shorewood hosted the Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, featuring prizes, photos with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, caricature artists, and more.
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
The end of the SAVE program and staff reductions at the Education Department will result in increased financial strain for borrowers, particularly those with the greatest financial need, and decreased oversight of loan servicers, potentially leading to inaccurate repayments.
