The average consumer with a student loan carries about $35K in debt. Many of these consumers have also acquired new credit products over the course of the past three years, growing their debt level and cross wallet monthly payments since student loan forbearance started. A new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) study, “Implications of the End of […]
With 27 Million set to resume payments, many student loan borrowers already managing increased debt since pre-pandemic
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Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as President and CEO of Rainbow Push
Tributes have continued to pour in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who announced on July 14 his retirement as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the influential civil rights organization he started decades ago to carry on the struggle for equality and justice that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought heroically.The organization said […]
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Cash bail will end in Illinois as justices rule SAFE-T Act provisions constitutional
Partisan 5-2 ruling says state’s constitution does not guarantee right to monetary bail A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to take effect Sept. 18. The 5-2 decision – handed down on partisan lines – means that […]
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New Will County Coroner’s office now one of the nations best
Will County officials, Coroner’s employees and invited guests gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art Will County Morgue and Coroner’s facility at a ribbon cutting. The new $10.3 million building is a whopping 11.460 square feet and is complete with administrative offices, a freezer storage room, three modern autopsy suites, a biohazard […]
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Fun in the Sun River Tubing
Plainfield River Tubing, a local recreation business that arranges tube floats down the DuPage River, recently donated the proceeds from all trips taken on July 3 to the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation. The $4,300 donation will support recreation facilities and programs for residents and families. “We are so thankful to Scott and […]
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Joliet city council meeting snap shop: Dedication to local young boxer,Towing for Window Tint, local resident seeks answers from P.T Ferro
Yesterday’s city council meeting began with a Proclamation celebrating the accomplishments of Joseph Awinongya Jr., a local student, and National Champion boxer. Awinongya was recognized by the mayor and council for his success both in the ring and in the classroom. He will be attending University of St. Francis on a full ride in the […]
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Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe lead singles entry list for 2023 US Open Tennis in Flushing, N.Y.
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek will defend their men’s and women’s singles titles at the 2023 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. American women who earned direct entry are led by World No. 7 Coco Gauff and No. 4 Jessica Pegula with No. 10 players […]
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Will China buy your land?
A few people own a lot of our planet. King Charles III or the Crown Estate owns 6.6 billion acres of land worldwide. This includes Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Canada (90%), Australia (23 %) and a few other spots here and there. They also own the Falkland Islands. With 6.6 billion acres, King Charles III or […]
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Shrimp Quesadilla
Servings: 2 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Heavenly Crab Cakes
Servings: 8 / Total Time: 20 mins Ingredients: Directions: Heavenly Crab Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
