Derrick Rose will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Sunday, July 6, giving the famous command of “Drivers, Start Your Engines” as part of a celebration of the best of Chicago.
Derrick Rose to serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s Grant Park 165 on Sun
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Harvard Report, State of the Nation’s Housing 2025: Black homeownership gains have halted since 2023 Only 1 in 7 renters can afford to buy a home
The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 report finds that rising home prices, interest rates, and property taxes are making homeownership and renting unaffordable for many middle-class families, with only 6 million of the nation’s 46 million renter households earning enough to afford a median-priced home.
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Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable
Medicaid improves access to care for low-wage workers who cannot survive on bare-bone benefits offered by their employers.
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Fireworks and Festivities to Light Up the River at Bicentennial Park July 3, 2025
The Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet will feature four bands on two stages, food vendors, kids’ games, and a fireworks display at 9:30 pm on Thursday, July 3, from 6:00-10:00 pm.
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JJC president joins Governor, State leaders for Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act Signing
Joliet Junior College president Dr. Clyne Namuo attended the signing of the Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act, which aims to establish clear guidelines for dual credit programs and is part of JJC’s 12x12x12 initiative to increase dual credit enrollment.
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Midland States Bank recognized for Community Involvement
Midland States Bank has been awarded the Illinois Community Service Award for its community service portfolio, which includes Financial Empowerment Booths, Community Partnership Days, and partnerships with local nonprofits to empower individuals to build stronger financial futures.
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Pritzker selects former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell as running mate
Gov. JB Pritzker has chosen Christian Mitchell, his former Deputy Gov. and a longtime political advisor, as his running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial campaign.
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Soft and Sweet: Bake Rhubarb and Blueberry Cake
This recipe for a Rhubarb Blueberry Cake includes fresh rhubarb, blueberries, and cranberries in a sweet cake made with softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
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Yummy Bite: Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas
Grill chicken and tortillas, mix with mango, blue cheese, and yogurt, and serve as appetizers.
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Delight Your Taste Buds with This Mouth-Watering Burger Recipe
This recipe calls for ground beef patties topped with onions, cheese, mustard, and pickles, served on hamburger buns with optional lettuce and tomato.
