The Joliet City Council is considering a proposal for a 200,000-square-foot data center campus in District 5, which could create up to 10,000 construction jobs and a $20 billion investment in the local economy, but residents have expressed environmental concerns.
Joliet residents express opposition to proposed data center
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Maple Syrup Magic sweetens the pot with new activities
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Maple Syrup Magic will take place on March 14th at Plum Creek Nature Center, featuring maple syrup making, pancake breakfast, obstacle course, chainsaw art, slacklines, and ambassador animals.
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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Commends Aurora’s New Data Center Protections
The City of Aurora has proposed an ordinance to regulate data center development and protect residents, communities, and local resources, which the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition has applauded and urged the state to pass the POWER Act to ensure strong safeguards like those proposed in Aurora apply across Illinois.
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Overcoming fear and moving forward
Fear can be paralyzing, but a certain amount of fear is healthy and can prevent us from being hurt, and it is important to move forward and try new things despite the risks.
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TROY TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR ANNOUNCES WILL COUNTY EXEMPTION EVENT
Troy Township will host the Will County Exemption Event on April 28th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, offering exemptions for seniors, disabled persons, and veterans, and requiring a driver’s license or state id with current address.
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Joliet District 86 hosts community open houses at Gompers and Hufford Jr. High Schools
Gompers and Hufford Junior High Schools will host Open Houses on April 18, 2026, for former and current families, students, staff, and community members to tour the schools before they close in June, with the Joliet Grade Schools Foundation of Educational Excellence selling T-shirts and raffle tickets to raise money for classroom grants and student scholarships.
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Wine of the Week: Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards 2026
The Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards is an annual event showcasing the best of Italian wines, food, and hospitality, with the highlight being the release of the Vini d’Italia wine guide and the resurgence of native grape varieties.
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Recognizing Women Making a Difference
Rebel Music is an exhibit at the Joliet Area Historical Museum that celebrates the often forgotten contributions of women of color to music history, highlighting artists such as Big Mama Thornton, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Tina Bell.
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22 Healthy Foods to Eat for Breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy can provide sustained energy, essential nutrients, and help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship available
The Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship Fund is offering $50,000 in scholarships to 20 applicants residing in 10 Illinois counties to help ease the financial burden of continuing education.
