Eating snacks that are high in protein and fiber, such as watermelon and feta salad, high-protein smoothies, cottage cheese ice cream, Greek yogurt parfaits, avocado egg salad, tomato and mozzarella skewers, blackberry chia pudding, and Mediterranean tuna salad, can help you stay hydrated and full throughout the summer.
9 Refreshing Summer Snacks That Are Surprisingly Good for Weight Loss
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Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race
Illinois Democratic candidates for the 2026 U.S. Senate seat are campaigning against the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” signed by President Trump, which will cut federal spending for health care and social service programs, with potential effects including Medicaid cuts, rural hospital closures, and SNAP reductions.
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Joliet Council adopts blueprint for revitalizing downtown
The Joliet City Council has adopted a comprehensive plan to revitalize the area around the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center downtown, encouraging mixed-use development and residential growth to fuel local economic growth.
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Ballet 5:8 Presents The Future is Now
Ballet 5:8’s one-night-only performance, The Future is Now, features a world-class duet by choreographer Kevin Jenkins, alongside a showcase of emerging choreographers and a variety of inspiring works.
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Joliet history in your own words
The Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study is inviting community members to share stories and memories about the region’s Black history at upcoming Community Interview Events, with the goal of preserving and documenting significant places, people, and events.
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Hastings condemns State Farm rate hike
State Senator Michael E. Hastings condemned State Farm’s 27.2% premium increase on Illinois homeowners, calling it a breach of trust, and introduced legislation to require clear actuarial evidence and public disclosure to prevent insurance companies from passing the costs of out-of-state disasters onto Illinois policyholders.
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Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
The recently passed domestic policy bill will cut Medicaid spending by $48 billion over 10 years, with the majority of the cuts hitting rural hospitals, forcing them to make difficult decisions such as laying off staff and cutting back services.
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Memoirs by various Black authors
“Trailblazer” by former Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun is a memoir that inspires and empowers, while “The Science of Racism” by Keon West adds a scientific perspective to the conversation on racism.
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Illinois Lottery celebrates over five decades of giving back during Lottery Week
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating Lottery Week, July 14-18, 2025, with a chance to win a bundle of Instant Tickets and promoting the 99% of lottery proceeds that go directly to K-12 education funding and other good causes.
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Joliet council hopes to attract new hires for fire department
The Joliet City Council approved a new contract that allows firefighters to live outside of the city limits and provided a 3.25% annual pay increase for four years, as well as retroactive pay from January 1.
