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.
LIHEAP applications open for seniors, customers with disabilities and children age 5 and younger
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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.
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Joliet residents question changes at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Lori Carmine, manager of Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet, has been placed on administrative leave, sparking questions from residents, while the city also announced plans for a large data center campus in the area.
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Gallery Seven
Gallery Seven will host its annual juried exhibition, Illiart, from October 2-26, 2025, featuring 2D and 3D art from Illinois artists, with a reception on October 12th and prizes awarded for Best in Show and other categories.
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Speak Up sponsors “Walking in Hope” Cancer Walk
Speak Up, a local non-profit organization in Joliet, sponsored a Flash Mob Cancer Awareness “Walking in Hope” event on October 4, 2025, to promote screening and reduce the risk of breast cancer, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide.
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Elwood is staging area for National Guard deployment to Chicago
The National Guard has been deployed to the Elwood U.S. Army Reserve Center in Illinois, despite a lawsuit filed by the IL Attorney General and objections from local legislators, who believe the money could be better used to address real issues facing the community.
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Oven-Baked Zucchini Chicken with Tomatoes and Cheese
Cut zucchinis, tomatoes and chicken into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with minced onion, Italian seasoning and paprika, drizzle with avocado oil, cover with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and bake for 40 minutes at 375 F.
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15 foods with more Omega-3s than Walnuts
Seafood, such as salmon, sardines, and trout, is a good source of omega-3 fats DHA and EPA, while flaxseed oil, flaxseeds, and chia seeds are good sources of ALA, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.
