More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Alzheimer’s walk
Posted inHealth, Living, Local, Will County
Will County Forest Preserve’s Woods Walk hiking challenge 20th anniversary celebration
To begin the challenge, pick up your Woods Walk hiking guide on or after Sept. 1 at a Forest Preserve visitor center or download an online version atReconnectWithNature.org.
Posted inEntertainment
Metrograph At Home presents ‘Black Girl,’ ‘Eartha Kitt Story’ in Anthology of Cinema beginning Sept 2
By Dwight Casimere African filmmaking legend, director Ousmane Sembene’s groundbreaking film ‘Black Girl’ is the opening night screening for Metrograph Theater’s ‘An Anthology of Cineman’ on Friday Sep 2. The film is being presented as part of a series of screenings of landmark films in conjunction with the Costume Institute’s “In America: An Anthology of […]
Posted inFood & Wine
Wine of the Week-Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 from San Felice-$21.99
Chianti Classico is readily identified by the symbol of the Black Rooster emblazoned on the neck of every bottle of wine produced in the region.
Posted inJoliet, Living, Local
Cathedral Area Housewalk returns with a twist
The “speakeasy tent,” located on the front lawn of 506 Buell Avenue, will be open from 3:00 pm until 10:30 pm. The tent will feature circa 1920s music, with live performances beginning at 5 and culminating with a set by The Big Lagniappe.
Posted inNews, Regional, State
Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship $15 million increase
“It is important for people of color, women, and others who are underrepresented, to have better access to good paying jobs and other economic opportunities, “said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. ”Our state’s economic empowerment strategy is focused on broadening that access and the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship program does just that.
Posted inLiving, News, Regional, State
Conditional Adult use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses have all been issued
“With all 185 conditional licenses now in the hands of social equity applicants, we have reached a tremendous milestone. Now, we look forward to getting these businesses up and running, creating jobs in the communities most harmed by the failed drug war, and cementing ownership in Illinois’ cannabis industry as the most diverse in the nation.”
Posted inPolitics, State
Residents invited for coffee with Loughran Cappel
“The best part of being an elected official is getting to know the members of the community, but the pandemic has made it more difficult to connect with each other,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood).
Posted inNational, News
NNPA to honor four African American trailblazers with leadership award
Together with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Winston and NABOB are working to encourage the media and advertising industries to become more proactive and committed to diversity from the C-suites to the decision-making managers.
Posted inLocal, News, Politics, Regional, Will County
Become an election Judge
Election Judges are paid $150 for working at a Polling Place. Trained Election Judges can earn extra compensation by helping to pick up and drop off election supplies during the Election.
