Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announced Thursday that 3,687 completed applications, totaling $40,531,273 in rental assistance, have been received through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) to help residents and landlords who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will County inundated with applications for rental assistance
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Congresswoman Cori Bush Lauds Black Press Ahead of Receiving Prestigious Award
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Congresswoman sits as vice-chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, and the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Additionally, Congresswoman Bush is a member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy and the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Environment.
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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to Receive 2021 NNPA National Leadership Award
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When selected for the position of pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Georgia, Warnock was the youngest ever to serve in that leadership role at the historic church. As the now Senator Reverend Warnock, in addition to a seat on the church dais, he fills a critical seat in the U.S. Capitol Building and Senate.
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Winfrey Chosen for Silver Cross Board of Directors
Denise Winfrey, a Will County Board member and a longtime Joliet resident, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
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AG Raoul launches investigation into Joliet Police Department
Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Wednesday announced that his office is launching an investigation into possible patterns or practices of unconstitutional or unlawful policing by the Joliet Police Department. The civil investigation follows requests made by the Joliet mayor and members of the Joliet City Council.
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Local libraries
TTW News Staff
Patrons of local libraries will soon see service upgrades as a result of more than $521,000 in state grants, State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport) said.
“Libraries are such a valuable resource to our communities,” Connor said. “Not only can residents borrow books and movies at the library, but they can access the internet reliably, use public computers and printers, or just find a quiet space to study or work remotely.”
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Joliet moves a step closer to securing the city’s new water source
An important piece of the puzzle moved into place recently to assist Joliet in getting Lake Michigan Water.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued an order granting the City of Joliet a Lake Michigan Water Allocation Permit. This permit allows Joliet to begin using Lake Michigan water as its source of supply in 2030 and establishes annual allocation amounts through the year 2050. Receipt of the Allocation Permit is a major milestone in Joliet’s Alternative Water Source Program created to provide a sustainable, reliable, and high-quality water supply for the community by 2030.
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Texas adds its name to the list of states supporting 21st century Jim Crow laws
Austin, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB1, an omnibus voter suppression bill on Tuesday that makes a large-scale attack on the fundamental right to vote. The legislation places unnecessary and discriminatory burdens on Texans trying to access the ballot box.
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OP-ED: The California Recall and You
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Yes, your vote does matter. Those opposing the Governor are counting on Democrats, mostly people of color in California, not returning their ballots in a failure to vote. Governor Newsom has made mistakes, but so have others. He has been concerned and is concerned about human life while others are more worried about keeping businesses open, regardless of how many people die.
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PRESS ROOM: American Fintech Council Announces New Key Hires
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The American Fintech Council is excited and grateful that each of these women are joining our effort to help build a financial services industry that is more inclusive and diverse,” said Garry Reeder, AFC CEO. “Their leadership will benefit the fintech industry and the consumers that we serve.”
