A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental therapeutics outside the realm of infectious diseases.
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
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Joliet recognizes 2025 Neighborhood Hero Award Winners
The City of Joliet has announced the 2025 recipients of the Neighborhood Hero Award, honoring 10 residential properties for their exceptional landscaping and curb appeal.
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Joliet paramedics, Will County Community Health Center help residents in new partnership
The Joliet City Council has approved a new initiative between the Joliet Fire Department and the Will County Community Health Center to provide Community Paramedic services to residents with chronic health conditions, as well as an intergovernmental agreement with Pace bus company on the VanGo program.
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Joliet Blues Festival 2025: Live Music, Food, and Fun!
The 7th Joliet Blues Festival will take place on August 9th at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, featuring four acts including headliner The Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band, with tickets available online or at the gate and food and drinks available for purchase.
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10 Conditions Turmeric Can Help With
Turmeric, a traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic healing remedy, contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound that may help reduce symptoms of arthritis, heart disease, IBD, neurodegenerative diseases, depression, allergies, skin conditions, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory conditions.
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State Lawmakers Pass Bill to Restore Natural Landscapes
Illinois has become the first state to pass legislation explicitly supporting rewilding, granting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources more authority to implement conservation tactics to restore local landscapes and ecosystems.
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Illinois Attorney General Rules Against Arrest of Texas Lawmakers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has stated that Texas law enforcement officers have no legal authority to arrest Texas lawmakers in Illinois based on a civil arrest warrant issued by the Texas House.
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Texas Dems flee to Illinois to block redistricting vote
Governor JB Pritzker accused Donald Trump and Texas Republicans of “cheating” by attempting to redraw congressional maps ahead of the midterm elections, while Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent a vote on the plan.
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Chicago Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, pending a lockout
The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, with the state and city contributing up to $22 million to upgrade security infrastructure around the ballpark.
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Easy Chicken Salad with Honey Greek Yogurt Dressing
This recipe combines honey Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, curry powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and ground ginger with cubed cooked chicken breast, chopped celery and carrots, golden raisins, and chopped cashews to create a flavorful dish.
