“Education should be the space where you can learn about everything and anything that you want. There should be no limits to the creativity of the ideas and the dreams that you inspire into every child,” said Derrick Ramsey, co-founder of the nonprofit Young, Black & Lit.. “This really takes away a lot of that opportunity to see what you could be, even if you hadn’t thought about it before.”
Why We Need Diverse Books in Schools
Posted inCommentary
Choose your company carefully
A friend will do his best to prevent you from driving off a cliff. Your enemy will give you directions to the cliff and happily watch you plunge to your destruction. A friend cares enough to caution you about financial decisions or bad investments. Your enemy will be glad to see you lose your money. […]
Posted inHealth, News
Opening a Trauma Center in the South Suburbs is a priority for Commissioner Monica Gordon
At a recent news conference, outside of Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Gordon said complaints of long wait times and short staffing are the result of the “interconnected disparities” in the mostly Black and brown south suburbs that has to be addressed.
Posted inLifestyle, Living
Dedication of World War ll Submarine Memorial in Joliet
The City of Joliet would like to invite the public to attend a special Flag Day ceremony, which will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at 30 North Bluff Street. A group of U.S. Submarine Veterans from the Northeastern Chicago area, USS Chicago Base, are dedicating a memorial to remember the 28 World War II Submarines that traveled through Joliet on their way to the Pacific theater. The monument will be installed at the existing Veterans Memorial, on the south side of Bicentennial Park.
Posted inJoliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Sports
Troy 30-C Boys and Girls Bowling Teams place 2nd in the ten games at the IESA Bowling State Championship
David Bruner was the Individual Sectional Boys Champion, and the TMS Boys were the Team Sectional Champions. Gianna Mendoza was Individual Sectional Girls Champion, and the TMS Girls Team finished third at Sectionals.
Posted inJoliet, Local, News, Politics
No surprise, Joliet City Manager resigns
Capparelli’s contract expires on July 12. The Council was open to the city manager remaining in the position as a search for his replacement is conducted but, Newly elected Mayor Terry D’Arcy said Capparelli opted to submit his resignation Tuesday morning. Capparelli was Joliet’s city manager since January 2021.
Posted inJoliet, Latest News, News
City Square design moves forward, requests public feedback
City Square anticipates creating a vibrant gathering place in Downtown Joliet, including green space, shaded seating areas, and innovative lighting. Located across from the Rialto Square Theater, at the corner of Clinton and Chicago Streets, City Square will be uniquely positioned to take advantage of regional destinations and to build upon the historical significance of U.S. Route 66.
Posted inSports
City of Champions Cup: Where are they now?
Three seasons ago, Joliet witnessed the greatest collection of baseball talent in the city’s history. Four teams, the Slammers, Tully Monsters, Deep Dish, and Nerds Herd, were assembled in a matter of weeks, and combined to play 54 games in the span of 51 days at Duly Health and Care Field.
Posted inPolitics, Regional, State
Cannabis regulatory reform bill fails to advance in spring legislative session
A proposed cannabis reform bill won’t get further consideration until at least the General Assembly’s fall veto session after stakeholders failed to come to an agreement during the spring session’s final stretch.
Posted inNational, News, Politics
Dr. Cornell West declares candidacy for president
With a strong academic background, including positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Princeton University, West is recognized for his intellectual activism.
In his Twitter video, West articulated his decision to run as a third-party candidate, citing the reluctance of the established political parties to address critical issues concerning Wall Street, Ukraine, the Pentagon, and Big Tech.
