Iron-air batteries, solid-state batteries, and Lithium-Sulfur batteries are some of the innovative ways to increase the efficiency and sustainability of batteries, which could help shape a more sustainable future.
Dear EarthTalk: What’s new regarding more efficient batteries that can help usher in a new age of renewable energy? — Paul Beckman,
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Lyric Opera’s Medea a season triumph
Lyric Opera Chicago’s production of Medea, featuring powerhouse soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role and Matthew Polenzani as her double-crossing lover Jason, is a thrilling and stunningly staged production that is sure to please both hard-core opera fans and newcomers alike.
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Joliet Public Schools Celebrates Principal for a Day with Community Members
Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed community and business members into their schools for the annual Principal for a Day Celebration, where they assisted with various school activities.
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MLK Day of Service Committee Seeks Volunteer Projects for 2026 Event
The MLK Day of Service Planning Committee is accepting service project proposals from community agencies to be completed by volunteers on January 19, 2026.
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Will County ROE STEAM Fair Celebrates Innovation in Education
The Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE) will host a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, at Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center to celebrate the power of STEAM in shaping the future and to provide interactive presentations and exploration of STEAM learning for educators, students, and community members.
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“Champion: A Graphic Novel” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ed Laroche
In the graphic novel “Champion” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, Monk Travers learns the importance of humility, responsibility, and hard work after being benched for vandalizing a rival high school’s mascot mural.
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Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels: A Quick Halloween Treat
Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels are a quick and easy Halloween treat made with orange candy melts, mini pretzel twists, and mini green coated chocolate candies.
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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic honors Miles Davis at 100 with Weekend of Music, Film, and Dialogue
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is celebrating Miles Davis’s 100th birthday with a weekend-long festival featuring open rehearsals, a documentary screening, a panel discussion, and a concert, all of which pay tribute to his profound influence on jazz and American music.
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City of Joliet expands Arts and Culture at Bicentennial Park
The City of Joliet is continuing to expand its community programming and partnerships with local arts and cultural organizations at Bicentennial Park, featuring signature events, educational programming, and performances by local schools and theater groups.
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Hibbett to open in Romeoville
Hibbett, Inc. is opening a new store at the Weber Road and Airport Road shopping center, offering residents and visitors another clothing option in town.
