Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles in their agenda to expand raw milk sales due to strict state regulations and health concerns, despite federal support from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
Posted inBooks
Business Books on Diversity by various authors
This article discusses the importance of diversity in the workplace and how it can be improved by reading books such as “The Racial Wealth Gap”, “The Real Ones”, and “The Inattention Economy”, which discuss the racial wealth gap, the need for people of color to be authentic, and the contributions of women of color to the internet.
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ICJC Statement on the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Approval of ComEd’s Data Centers Proposal
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved ComEd’s proposed changes for data centers, but the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is urging the state legislature to pass the POWER Act to protect Illinois from data center impacts.
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Joliet hires new Media Engagement Director
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.
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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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inEntertainment
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.
Posted inSports
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.
