The Joliet City Center Partnership is hosting the Downtown Joliet Kidz Fest on August 2nd, offering a range of family-friendly activities, health services, and food and beverages for purchase.
Free Family Fun at Joliet City Center Partnership’s Kidz Fest
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Feds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit accusing the state of Illinois of failing to properly maintain a statewide voter registration list, in violation of the National Voter Registration Act.
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Tribeca Festival 2025 Viewpoints Award winner Kites shows two faces of Brazil’s gang culture
Kites, a captivating film by first-time director Walter Thompson-Hernandez, explores the duality of gang culture in Rio de Janeiro’s Santo Amaro favela and follows the story of Duvo, a street hustler who is trying to escape the violence of his surroundings with the help of his guardian angel Phil, as he works to revive a local kite festival.
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Iconic Willie Mays Memorabilia to Be Auctioned for Charity
Willie Mays’ personal collection of memorabilia will be auctioned off on September 27, 2025, with all proceeds going to the Say Hey! Foundation to support youth education, training, and health services.
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State Senator Ventura Announces New Funding for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
State Senator Rachel Ventura announced the opening of applications for the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which will provide equitable career opportunities to vulnerable communities and increase representation of underrepresented groups in the construction trades.
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Joseph Awinongya targets second International Gold Medal in next step toward Olympic Dream
Joseph “Jojo” Awinongya, a Joliet, Illinois native, won a gold medal at the World Boxing U19 Championships and is now looking to make a mark at the 2025 Brandenburg Cup in Germany as he continues his journey to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Joliet hires Cultural Affairs and Special Events Director
Ann Sylvester has been appointed as the first Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for the City of Joliet, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in the field.
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Will County Health expands services in Bolingbrook
The Will County Community Health Center has opened a newly remodeled health center in Bolingbrook, providing primary care, behavioral health, and family planning services for ages 5 and up, while the Will County Health Department continues to offer services at its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook.
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Joliet residents encouraged to take part in next stage of city plan
Residents in Joliet are being asked to participate in the city’s comprehensive plan by taking a survey and attending a public workshop, which will provide a framework for future investment and development.
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Media literacy education lacks consistency across Illinois
Illinois is the first state to require public high schools to teach media literacy, but a survey of educators reveals a lack of consistency in how the law is implemented and a lack of funding for teacher training.
