Fans can purchase single-game tickets for the Joliet Slammers 2026 season at a discounted price of $6.60 using the promo code ROUTE66, and one lucky fan will be entered into a raffle to throw out a first pitch and have other exclusive gameday experiences.
Joliet Slammers launch route 66 Centennial flash sale
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AG Raoul calls on Congress to close loophole on Mass Surveillance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 17 states have urged Congress to take action to halt federal agencies’ use of commercially purchased data and AI tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legislative or public oversight.
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Illinois Warns of Surge in Text Message Scams Impersonating Secretary of State
Residents are being warned to be cautious of a new surge in text message scams falsely claiming to be from the Illinois Secretary of State or the DMV, which threaten vehicle registration suspension, license penalties or other enforcement actions if an individual does not click a link or pay an alleged fine.
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Chipotle Chicken Flatbread: A Quick and Delicious Al Fresco Meal
This Chipotle Chicken Flatbread is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for outdoor dining, with a cooking time of only 16 minutes and a simple combination of shredded mozzarella, chicken tenders, cherry tomatoes, garlic, ranch dressing, and chipotle seasoning.
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Joliet City Council approves data center project leaving residents upset
The Joliet City Council voted to approve the conditional annexation of a proposed data center campus, despite concerns from residents regarding environmental issues, job opportunities, and potential health risks.
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Local election results came with some surprises
In the GOP and Democratic primaries in Will County, Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi, while Republican Don Tracy defeated five other challengers, and James Reilly defeated Justin Fialko for Will County Sheriff.
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Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi with help from Chicago, downstate voters
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi with the help of Gov. JB Pritzker and an outsider message, while former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy won the Republican nomination.
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Will County Regional Spelling Bee Champion crowned at 2026 Scripps National Competition
Kingston McGhee, a 6th grader from Crete-Monee Middle School, won the 2026 Will County Regional Spelling Bee after 14 rounds of competition, and will advance to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Juliana Stratton’s Victory Signals a New Era for Black Women’s Leadership
Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary in Illinois with 39.8% of the vote, defeating two other Black women candidates, and if she wins in November, she could become the sixth Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026 as Bailey wins
In the Illinois primary elections, Croke leads the Democratic comptroller race, while Giannoulias and Raoul face challengers in the Secretary of State and Attorney General races, respectively, and the GOP did not have a candidate for Treasurer.
