James E. Webb had a tremendous impact on the lives of those around him, from teaching them how to play musical instruments to inspiring them to reach their full potential in life.
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Community Connections Expo free event
The Community Connections Expo will take place on October 16th at Joliet Central High School, featuring a job fair, community resource tables, food vendors, musical entertainment, workshops, and free childcare.
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Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges
Illinois is projected to face a $2.2 billion deficit by FY27 due to lower-than-expected corporate tax revenue, federal tax law changes, and economic volatility, as well as increased Medicaid and SNAP requirements, with the state having limited ability to replace lost federal funding.
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3 Things you should avoid after getting the flu shot
Flu shots are considered safe, but some people may experience mild side effects such as headache, fever, nausea, muscle aches, and fatigue, while others may experience more serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling around the eyes or lips, paleness, weakness, dizziness, or hives, in which case medical attention should be sought.
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The Lie About Immigrants and America’s Debt to Them
Undocumented immigrants have become the unacknowledged benefactors of the US, paying billions in taxes and contributing to the economy, yet they are still being demonized and terrorized by ICE agents.
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“The House on Rondo” by Debra J. Stone
In Debra J. Stone’s “The House on Rondo”, a young girl spends her summer with her grandparents in St. Paul, learning about her family’s history and witnessing the destruction of her neighborhood due to the construction of the interstate.
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LIHEAP applications open for seniors, customers with disabilities and children age 5 and younger
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications from income-qualified residential customers age 60 and older, disabled or with young children, to help reduce energy costs and meet energy needs during the winter heating season.
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Illinois revealed as the state with the smallest increase in vaping
Vape use in the US has increased significantly from 2016 to 2022, with North Dakota having the highest rise of 150%, followed by South Dakota and California.
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Spicy Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowl for Seafood Lovers
Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls is a healthy and flavorful meal that combines shrimp, mushrooms, peppers, and cucumbers with a sweet and spicy sauce, served over a bed of quinoa.
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Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
The White House has frozen $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago infrastructure projects, citing concerns over race-based contracting, while Illinois Democrats accuse President Trump of using the funding as a political tool to punish states that did not vote for him.
