Illinois lawmakers passed a Medicaid omnibus bill that extends coverage to noncitizens with pending applications for asylum or special visas, while the state faces budget constraints and the Trump administration’s potential cuts to federal funding.
Illinois Medicaid Bill Targets Coverage for Asylum Seekers, Other Noncitizens
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Hollywood Casino Joliet to Feature World-Class Restaurants and Entertainment
Hollywood Casino Joliet, featuring 1,000 slots, 43 live table games, a sportsbook, and a variety of dining options, will open to the public on Monday, August 11, pending regulatory approvals.
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Joliet summertime highly anticipated new entertainment, restaurant openings
As summer approaches, the City of Joliet and the Village of Plainfield are hot with new businesses. On Tuesday, the Joliet City Council approved liquor license request for Brava Banquet facility at 671-675 Collins St. Mayor Terry D’Arcy, also the city’s liquor commissioner, said this would improve the night life and entertainment options in the […]
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New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
Spending plan raises over $1B in revenue; income, sales taxes not affected Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and businesses. The $55.2 billion spending plan is supported by $55.3 billion […]
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Will County Health opens new Milk Depot in Bolingbrook
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL) and the Will County Health Department have partnered to bring a new human milk drop-off depot to Bolingbrook, Illinois at the Will County Health Department’s Northern Branch Office (323 Quadrangle Drive). This joint effort increases access for approved donors and families in the area […]
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Free Movie Series and Concerts Kick Off in Plainfield’s Settlers’ Park
The Village of Plainfield and Plainfield Park District will host the 2025 Settlers’ Park Movie Series and Concert Series, featuring screenings of Moana 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Wild Robot, and HiFi Superstar, and The Rockin’ Fenderskirts, respectively, at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater in Settlers’ Park.
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Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action
The pace of investment to manage diseases transmissible from animals to humans is dangerously slow.
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Dear EarthTalk: What’s being done to get more minorities into green jobs? – Sam W., via email
Companies can increase diversity in the green job workforce by offering financial aid for higher education, implementing programs to improve worker skills, and supporting companies with inclusive hiring practices.
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Books about Summertime Music by various authors
“Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival” by Richard Bienstock & Tom Beaujour tells the story of the festival from behind the scenes, “The Master of Drums: Gene Krupa and the Music He Gave the World” by Elizabeth J. Rosenthal is a biography of a legendary drummer, and “At Night, They Danced” by Victoria Scott-Miller is a sweet book for families.
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City of Joliet Launches Initiative to Preserve African American Heritage
Community members are invited to attend a series of interviews to share stories and information about Joliet’s African American history, which will help shape planning decisions, preserve historic sites, and enrich cultural programs.
