Equity and Transformation is hosting a Juneteenth celebration at their newly established community garden and wellness center in Joliet, IL, to promote food security, healing, and collective care, and to honor the history of Black farmers and liberation.
Equity and Transformation to host Juneteenth Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for New Community Garden in Joliet
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A brief history of black names, from Perlie to Latasha
A scholar disproves the long-held assumption that black names are a recent phenomenon.
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Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
Even one night of inadequate sleep can shift your hunger into overdrive, setting off a chain reaction in the brain. But one or two nights of solid sleep can help reset metabolism.
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Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
AI’s advantage over humans comes down to 4 dimensions: speed, scale, scope and sophistication. Whether AI can replace you depends on how much one or more of the S’s matter in what you do.
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How do painkillers actually kill pain? From ibuprofen to fentanyl, it’s about meeting the pain where it’s at
Different painkillers provide relief in different ways. The most effective medication is the one that best targets the type of pain you’re experiencing with minimal side effects.
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Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but
cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.
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Father’s Day fishing, food trucks on tap in the preserves
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend, Critter Command Post, Fun & Food Trucks, Crochet for Wildlife, Midnight Madness, and a Father’s Day family fun pollinator party are all taking place in the Chicago area.
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No Kings Rally
No Kings Rally at 10 AM to 1PM on North Larkin Avenue and West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL
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Joliet residents say ‘Enough is Enough’ in opposition to Nicor proposed rate hike
Residents in Joliet are speaking out against Nicor Gas’ proposed $308.6 million rate hike, which would result in a 9% increase in gas bills, with consumer advocates arguing the increase is unjust and more than double what the company can justify under the law.
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JJC Women’s Golf Team Clinches First National Title at NJCAA Championships
The Joliet Junior College women’s golf team won their first national title at the 2025 NJCAA Division III Women’s Golf National Championships, with Sarah Mills, Adrianna Cottrell, Alexis Hora, and Kenady Miller earning NJCAA All-American honors.
