Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomes Kesha Brown and Yadira Gomez-Muñoz as new principals for T.E. Culbertson Elementary School and Sator Sanchez Elementary School, respectively, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Joliet Public Schools Welcomes New Principals for 2025-2026 School Year
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Rep. Manley launch Neurodiversity legislative advisory committee
State Representative Natalie Manley has launched the Neurodiversity Legislative Advisory Committee (NeuroLAC) to provide a dedicated forum for neurodiverse individuals and their families to share their insights for policy development.
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How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034
The biggest changes will be to the Medicaid program, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.
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Summer Sees Sharp Rise in Missing Pets Across Joliet Area, Data Shows
PetRadar data shows that pets are nearly twice as likely to go missing in the summer months, so Joliet residents can take steps such as microchipping, wearing ID tags, and keeping pets in a secure area to keep their pets safe.
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Budget Bill strips healthcare from 330,000, increases costs for Working Families
The Trump-Congressional Republicans’ budget bill will increase ACA premiums by 75% for working families, cut Medicaid coverage for 330,000 Illinoisans, and raise out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid enrollees, ultimately threatening the healthcare system and economy of the state.
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State ends fiscal year with record revenue
Illinois ended fiscal year 2025 with a record $54 billion in revenue, but the state still faces uncertainty as Congress considers drastic reductions to the social safety net and aid to states.
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Easy Dessert Recipe with Graham Cracker Crust and Whipped Topping
Servings: 15 / TOTAL TIME: 3 hrs Ingredients: Directions: PHOTO CREDIT TASTE OF HOME RECIPES
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Quick Dessert Recipe: Pudding Pie with Bananas and Whipped Topping
This recipe calls for a graham cracker crust, pudding mixture, whipped topping, and banana slices, layered together for a delicious dessert.
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Quick and Easy Dessert: Mini Graham Cracker Cheesecakes with Whipped Cream and Berries
This recipe for No-Bake Berry Cheesecakes makes 12 individual servings, with a graham cracker crust, a cream cheese filling, and topped with whipped cream and mixed berries.
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Indulge in a Decadent Dessert: Strawberry Cream Dessert with Graham Crackers
A layered dessert consisting of whipped cream, strawberries, and graham crackers, is refrigerated for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
