Most people can get enough vitamin D from the sun and fortified foods, but those who are deficient should take a small daily dose of a supplement, and those who are severely deficient may benefit from a higher weekly dose.
How Often Should You Actually Take Vitamin D?
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Joliet District 86 Kicks Off New School Year with New Teaching Staff
Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed over 50 new educators to their district for the 2025-2026 school year, who attended week-long orientation meetings in August to learn about curriculum, equity & student services, technology, safety & security, and to meet their new teacher mentor.
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Joliet votes to keep grocery tax
The Joliet City Council has approved a 1 percent grocery tax, which is the same as the state tax, to be collected until Jan. 1, 2025, with the funds going to local municipalities to support critical services.
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Free Fruits and Vegetables Pop-Up Events in Joliet and Romeoville
Will County residents are invited to attend two free pop-up events for fruits and vegetables in Joliet and Romeoville on August 19th and 26th, respectively, thanks to a partnership between local officials.
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In Memoriam: Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, a Richmond Veterinarian and Star of What’s Happening!! Dies at 60
Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, who starred as Dee Thomas in the popular 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, died in Richmond this Tuesday after a year-long battle with breast cancer. After finding fame alongside fellow actors Mabel King (as Mabel Thomas) and Ernest Lee Thomas (as Roger Thomas) as the busybody little sister of her brother Roger, Spencer-David […]
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Baked Veggie Quesadillas with Mozzarella and Cheddar
Bake a mixture of sliced potatoes, zucchini, red pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a baking pan, then spread the mixture over warmed tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and cook until melted.
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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Bake these easy peanut butter cookies in 15 minutes by mixing all ingredients, rolling into balls, flattening with a fork, and baking on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Chocolate Date Energy Balls: A Quick and Easy Recipe
Chocolate Date Energy Balls are a healthy snack made with pitted medjool dates, bittersweet chocolate, dried cherries, mixed nuts, coconut flakes, sunflower kernels, olive oil, and vanilla extract, processed until blended and rolled into 12 balls, then refrigerated for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Cauliflower breadsticks are made by finely grinding cauliflower, microwaving it until tender, squeezing out the excess moisture, and combining it with cheese, egg, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper, then baking until golden brown and bubbly.
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Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it
Detailed data that US government agencies collect and make available has underpinned research about people, medicine, science, crime, jobs, housing, climate and the economy.
