IDOT is taking steps to preserve federal funding and support the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program by recertifying firms and limiting contracts in its upcoming November letting in response to a new Trump administration contracting rule.
Illinois DOT Implements Steps to Support Disadvantaged Businesses Despite Federal Rule
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Federal Intervention Needed to Prevent Illinois SNAP Cuts, Says State Senator
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappelis is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation of SNAP benefits for nearly two million Illinois residents, which could lead to food insecurity for vulnerable populations.
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New teachers’ union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
Stacy Davis Gates, the new president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, has called for increased taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations to increase state spending on education and other public services.
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Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Scott Cooper’s Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is an emotional exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s formative years, following his journey from Freehold, New Jersey to his first recording in a farmhouse in Colts Neck, with Jeremy Allen White giving a masterful performance.
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FDA announces nationwide recall of Cholesterol Medication—more than 140,000 Bottles Affected
Ascend Laboratories of New Jersey has recalled over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets due to failed dissolution specifications, and consumers are advised to check their medication bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.
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Dear EarthTalk: What’s new regarding more efficient batteries that can help usher in a new age of renewable energy? — Paul Beckman,
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.
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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.
