“The Supreme Court rejected the last-ditch effort by a Naperville gun dealer to stop continued enforcement of the Illinois ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines passed in January.
G-Pac statement on Supreme Court’s rejection of Naperville gun dealer’s last effort to halt Illinois ban on assault weapons
Posted inCommentary
Addressing the Real Need in Real Time
As someone who’s been organizing since I was a teenager, I can tell you that it’s hard to get people to focus on two things at once. Pick a real need and work on it in real time – that’s the way to win people over.
Posted inNews, Will County
New online store features Forest Preserve District of Will County merchandise
“We hope people will like the items we’ve selected,” said Laura Kiran, the Forest Preserve’s director of marketing and Communications. “Each one is truly unique, fun to wear, and they make great gifts for other nature lovers you may know.”
Posted inEducation
Plainfield District 202 Bd. of Ed. approves new finance director
The District 202 Board of Education approved hiring Richard Engstrom as the district’s next Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at its April 24, 2023, regular meeting.
Engstrom served as District 202’s finance director from 2014 to 2020.
He returns to the job after working in the Hinsdale 181 school district as Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations.
Posted inNational, News
IRS admits targeting Black taxpayers For audits
“Let me start by stressing that the IRS is committed to enforcing tax laws in a fair and impartial manner,” Werfel said in the letter addressed to the U.S. Senate.
“When evidence of unfair treatment is presented, we must take immediate action to address it. It is also important to reiterate that we do not and will not consider race as part of our case selection and audit processes.”
Posted inJoliet, News
Obituary: Jacolb Ammons
Born February 5, 1988 Died: May 11, 2023 Jacolb Ammons was born on February 5, 1988, to the union of Melvin and Anita Ammons. Jacolb passed away suddenly on May 11, 2023. Jacolb attended A.O. Marshall and graduated from Joliet West High School. Jacolb completed his Masonry certification at Joliet Junior College and worked as […]
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle
Shakespeare and Art in the Park, “Coriolanus” at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park May 18-21
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre to present Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” from Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, May 21 on the outdoor pavilion. The grounds open one hour before showtime, 7:00 pm Thursday through Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Admission is free. Bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating. In addition to the play, visitors can enjoy works by local artists, crafters, and authors on display and for sale. Find a treasure to take home! “We hope that people will come out to enjoy the performance and the many other offerings of Shakespeare and Art in the Park,” invites Park Manager Lori Carmine.
Posted inBusiness, Latest News
Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship now available
“We are proud to support the educational aspirations of students across our footprint through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship,” said Sandy DeMond, Senior Vice President – Director of Community Banking. “We recognize the financial challenges that come with continuing education and hope to ease that burden for students and their families.
Posted inCommentary, News
Stop the invasion before the ship sinks
Millions of people are invading America. They are entering the country anyway they can cross the border. They are paying life savings to thugs to help them navigate the long trips from Central and South America. Some are being used by the Mexican cartel to transport dangerous drugs such as fentanyl into our country.
Posted inCrime, News
Nathaniel Hill sentenced to 80 years in 2020 Joliet Murder
On June 12, 2020, Hill and Williams-Scott had an argument while seated inside a car. During the argument, Williams-Scott struck Hill in the back of the head and left the car. Hill then left the car and shot Williams-Scott multiple times. He then fled the scene in the car both men were in.
