“Women have a right to use web-based tools to seek reproductive health care without worrying that their data or location is being shared with third parties. I strongly encourage people to review my office’s free guidance to limit the personal data that can be collected and shared with others.”
Consumer Alert: AG urges people to protect their digital privacy when seeking reproductive information
Posted inLiving, Local, News, Romeoville
Romeoville wraps up First Youth Fire Camp
Hosting a fun summer camp for kids is always a positive, but there is another, longer term benefit. In recent years, it has become harder and harder to find firefighter/paramedics to fill open positions. This camp gives kids an extended look at what the job is like and just may spark interest in them to pursue the job when they get older.
Posted inCommentary, Health
Letter: Disability Pride
The Individuals with Disabilities Act, known as IDEA, was passed to ensure that disabled students were properly educated in the least restrictive environments. A 28 day sit-in that was held in the San Francisco office of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare led to the signing of the regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Posted inEducation, Entertainment, Joliet
Best of West Fest & back to school Tiger Mile Color Fun Run
The event includes games, prizes, giveaways, food, music, and fun displays from athletic teams and clubs/activities. Admission to the fest is free with the option to purchase a $10 Best of West Fest bracelet for unlimited access to games and activities.
Posted inHealth, National
How to Protect Against Monkeypox
Because the highest concentration of monkeypox cases right now are among men who have sex with men—though monkeypox is not a sexually-transmitted illness—the CDC has also issued guidance for safer sex practices during the monkeypox situation, including having virtual sex and limiting the number of partners to help reduce the spread.
Posted inBooks, Living
“Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide” by Dija Ayodele, foreword by Caroline Hirons
For centuries, Black women have been “actively told that Black is not beautiful.” Ayodele offers history to prove it: more than a hundred years ago, slaves were treated like they “were beastly and put on show as spectacles…” For many Black people in the past, that led them reach for chemicals to lighten their skin, which breaks Ayodele’s heart. She hopes today’s readers can learn to love their skin by becoming experts on it.
Posted inCommentary, Politics
Commentary: Remember what government can do
There’s no question that over the past decades—starting with the Vietnam War and Watergate—that faith has been put to the test. In many respects, Americans have taken a dimmer view of the effectiveness and relevance of government the more it has been hamstrung by partisan division just as they’ve been feeling left to their own in the face of economic and cultural dislocation.
Posted inNews
Minority Mental Health Awareness shines a light on the crisis
By Dave Allison In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI, the national organization in support of minority mental health, is holding a series of Connection Peer Support Groups throughout the month. Local chapters in Will/Grundy are sponsoring groups in the area at Messiah Lutheran Church at 40 Houbolt Road in Joliet and […]
Posted inFood, Food & Wine
Fabulous Fajitas
Fabulous Fajitas Servings: 8 / Total Time: 3:20 mins Ingredients: Directions: Fabulous Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Posted inFood
Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops
Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops Servings: 16 / Total Time: 3-1/2 hrs Ingredients: Directions Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops Recipe photo by Taste of Home
