The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking community input to determine if there will be boundary changes for students, with the school board voting on possible changes on December 17th.
Plainfield School District seeks community input on new boundaries
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Ben Crump pledges $50K to the Black press, challenges others to follow his lead
The Black Press of America held its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception, honoring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr., with Attorney Ben Crump pledging $50,000 to the Black Press and urging others to support the Trusted Voice of the Black Community.
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Minority-owned businesses shut out as loan denials soar
Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances, while white-owned businesses only faced an 18% rejection rate.
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Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults
The Illinois Department of Public Health has recommended that all adults and children get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, despite federal guidelines limiting vaccine availability.
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63rd New York Film Festival opens with Julia Robert’s ‘After The Hunt’
After The Hunt is a psychological thriller set in the rarified world of academia, exploring themes of cancel culture, sexual abuse, and the dynamics of dominance and consent, with Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield leading the cast.
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Our Environment
Despite claims from media influencers like Joe Rogan, scientific evidence shows that the Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate due to human activity, and that climate change is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
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Will County Regional office of Education to host STEAM Fair
The Will County Regional Office of Education is hosting a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, to celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in shaping the future and to inspire and equip future generations with the tools they need to thrive.
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“107 Days” by Kamala Harris
In her new book “107 Days”, Vice President Kamala Harris recounts her experience of becoming the Democratic nominee for the 2024 election, revealing the intense pressure and stress of campaigning while remaining loyal to President Biden.
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City of Joliet returns snow removal program for 2025-2026
The City of Joliet will resume the Residential Snow Removal Program for the 2025-2026 winter season, providing snow removal services to eligible seniors and disabled residents with funding from Community Development Block Grants.
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Even a government shutdown that ends quickly would hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce
A study of the 2013 shutdown that lasted 16 days revealed long-term negative effects on federal workers and led to weakened government performance.
