Protestors took to the streets of Joliet and Chicago to protest the Trump administration’s policies, including the potential deployment of National Guard troops and ICE raids, which they fear could target the Hispanic community during the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
Protestors held march, rally at Mall in Joliet against Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Estate planning seen as survival for Black families
Constance Carter, founder of California’s largest independent Black-owned real estate firm and bestselling author, emphasizes the importance of estate planning, life insurance, wills, and living trusts to protect Black wealth and ensure that future generations inherit more than just debt.
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How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard
Chatbots can facilitate ‘cognitive offloading,’ or taking shortcuts when learning. But emerging research on AI and cognitive science shows that learning is like a workout.
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Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
President Trump wants to punish states and cities that eliminate bail money, but releasing defendants pretrial without having to post bail doesn’t lead to higher crime rates, data shows.
Posted inHealth
Will County Board Considers Resolution for Free Mental Health Care Program
Will County Board Member Vince Logan has introduced a resolution to launch Will County CARES, a no-cost mental health care initiative for all 700,000 residents of Will County, which has received a $1.9 million grant from the State of Illinois.
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Valley View Teachers Union Authorizes Strike
The Valley View Council of Local 604 American Federation of Teachers has voted to authorize a strike, with the earliest possible date being September 12, and the district is committed to reaching an amicable resolution to avoid disruption to the community and student education.
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Plainfield Special Census Underway, Census Takers to Visit Homes Daily
The Village of Plainfield is conducting a Special Census to ensure an accurate count of the population and to inform the allocation of federal funds, and census representatives will be visiting households that did not respond to the online survey to collect basic information.
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Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
The state of Illinois has spent nearly $7 million hosting or sponsoring NASCAR since 2022, including $795,000 for this year’s Enjoy Illinois 300 race, which generated $60 million of economic activity for the Metro East region.
Posted inCommentary
Your relationships and second chances
We must extend grace to others and hope that they will extend some to us, as we all need grace to live in harmony with those around us.
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Apply Now for Holiday Food Baskets at WCCCC in Will County
The Will County Center for Community Concerns is providing Holiday Food Baskets for 125 income eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger, funded by the Community Service Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
