As students returned to classes this week, Sandra Zalewski, director of communications and development for Joliet Public Grade Schools District 86, said the biggest challenge facing District 86 this year is filling job vacancies, including teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical, maintenance staff, and school bus drivers. But she stressed that staffing woes have not stopped District 86 […]
School begins: What parents and students can expect
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Northwestern Professor Mary Pattillo speaks to the future of Chicago’s Black Middle class at Ida’s Legacy Summer Mixer
How often have we heard that Chicago is the most segregated city in the country? As if that’s a bad thing. Racial segregation isn’t responsible for what’s wrong with the Black community. It’s economic segregation.
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The bill earned more votes than the three-fifths majority needed to override
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday vetoed a bill that would have lifted a 1980s moratorium on the construction of new nuclear reactors. The law passed in May with three-fifths majorities in both legislative chambers, meaning that if all the members that voted for it also support an override of the governor’s veto, it still could […]
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Congresswoman Kelly to hold shredding fair in Matteson
The Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly will hold a privacy fair in Matteson, IL. This event will provide attendees with drive-through onsite document shredding and identity theft prevention literature. The Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. 10:00AM-1:00PM CST at Victory Apostolic Church at 20801 Matteson Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443 for Onsite document […]
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Trump and 18 co-conspirators indicted on racketeering charges in Georgia; arrest warrant issued
A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, indicted former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen associates for election fraud, racketeering, and other charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Trump, the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges, has been indicted four times this year for crimes tied […]
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Congress, extend the Affordable Connectivity program to keep Black households online
News Analysis Millions of children across the nation will be able to do their homework at home during the upcoming school year, thanks to strong leaders on both sides of the aisle who recognize that broadband has become a necessity. But that could soon end if Congress doesn’t quickly act. A federal initiative aimed at bridging the […]
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Skip Griparis’ tribute to “Elvis, Buddy, Ricky and Roy” premiers at Bicentennial Park Theatre on August 18, 2023
Get ready for Elvis to enter the building – and he’s bringing friends! Relive the magic of 50’s rock and roll in Skip Griparis’ newest show. Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre is excited to premier Skip’s “Elvis, Buddy, Roy and Ricky” tribute show on Friday, August 18 at 7:30 pm. The lively, indoor theatre show […]
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Avelar law aims to improve Cultural Competency in Health Care
Health care professionals will regularly train in best practices for working with patients of diverse backgrounds under a new law introduced by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook. “Everyone deserves health care provided in a manner that is consistent with an equitable standard and that is conscious and respectful of their cultural traditions,” Avelar said. […]
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Hearing aids to be covered under insurance
Hearing aids will be covered by insurance providers under a new law backed by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel. “People who need hearing aids shouldn’t have to pay high out-of-pocket prices,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “It’s essential to have access to devices that improve a person’s daily life.” The new law requires insurers to provide […]
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Joliet Slammers have 9 action packed home games left in 2023
The Slammers begin their final nine home games of the season at Duly Health and Care Field, on Tuesday, August 15, facing their rivals the Windy City ThunderBolts 8/15-8/17, followed by the Florence Y’alls 8/18-8/20 and 9/1-9/3. All nine games are action packed for fans of all ages.
