AI is changing the workforce, but mass job losses have yet to occur, with reports showing AI usage increasing and labor productivity gains, while some entry-level roles may be at risk and the shift favors highly-skilled workers and larger firms.
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs—Yet. But Entry-Level Workers and Middle Managers Should Be Watching Closely
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Manley and Cappel to host Back to School Fair at Joliet West High School
State Rep. Natalie Manley and state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel are hosting a free Back to School Fair on July 26, 2025, at Joliet West High School, providing students with free school supplies and connecting families with essential services.
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Illinois Solar Industry Faces Uncertainty After Federal Tax Credit Cuts
Illinois is pushing to expand renewable energy incentives in response to the federal government’3 recent cuts to solar energy tax credits, while energy experts warn of increased energy prices and decreased investment in renewable energy projects.
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New Illinois Law Empowers Law Enforcement to Remove Squatters
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB1563, clarifying that civil eviction procedures do not restrict law enforcement from enforcing trespassing laws, providing critical clarity for property owners and law enforcement agencies handling unauthorized occupancies across the state.
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State Farm’s 27% Rate Hike Prompts Governor to Seek Regulatory Authority
Governor JB Pritzker is urging state lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate the homeowner’s insurance market in Illinois following State Farm’s 27% rate hike, which will raise the average cost of a State Farm homeowners’ policy in Illinois to about $2,175 a year.
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Will County Health Department Introduces the Milk Circle for Breastfeeding Moms
The Will County Health Department has created a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle, which will meet twice a month at the department’s Main Office in Joliet and is open to all members of the Will County Community.
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Tribeca Festival 2025-Widow Champion-World Premiere-Viewpoints
In the documentary “Widow Champion”, Kenyan director Zippy Kimundu follows Rodah Nafula Wekesa, a widow who has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of Kenya’s 8 million widows, as she helps them break free from the shackles of ancient tribal values and find new hope in modern-day Africa.
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A brutal bill cuts CFPB funding in half as new student loan limits add to consumer financial stress
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on the nation’s 249th birthday, adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, cutting funding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and making the tax code more complicated and less fair.
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Bolingbrook makes list of Best Places to Live in the Country
Bolingbrook, Illinois ranked 210th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of 2025-2026 top 250 Best Places to Live in the country, with Arlington Heights ranking the closest at No. 56.
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IN MEMORIAM: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of “The Cosby Show,” Dies at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at the age of 54 while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, leaving behind his wife and daughter.
