When Arkansas tried to make Medicaid contingent on meeting work requirements, 18,000 low-income Arkansans lost their health insurance, but few of them got jobs.
Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping those folks find jobs
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Imagination Library of Will County marks milestone
Jackson Generation has donated $25,000 to the Imagination Library of Will County, bringing the free book-gifting program one step closer to launching and providing children with access to books at an early age.
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The Fisherman premieres at 32nd New York Film Festival
Zoey Martinson’s feature film “The Fisherman” premiered at the New York African Film Festival and the Venice Biennale Film Festival, where it won the Fellini Medal, and follows the story of an aging fisherman struggling to adapt to modern society and technology.
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Opens Alto Signature Italian Steakhouse
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort has opened Alto, a signature Italian steakhouse by renowned chef Fabio Viviani, offering an elevated dining experience with premium steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made pastas, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s evolution.
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Residents warned of Com Ed price spike coming June 1st
Commonwealth Edison’s summer electricity rate is set to increase on June 1, but Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act will provide some relief through a carbon-free energy resource adjustment credit, while consumer advocates continue to work on implementing pro-consumer reforms.
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Joliet Township passes resolution in support of One Fair Wage for workers
Joliet Township has adopted a resolution in support of the One Fair Wage legislation, urging the Illinois General Assembly and Congress to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers and ensure all workers receive a full minimum wage.
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Joliet West Bass Fishing Team advances to IHSA Sectional Championship
Jayden Jock and Devion Campbell of the Joliet West High School Bass Fishing Team secured a top six finish at the IHSA Regional Tournament, advancing to the Sectional Championship.
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“Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors” by Joe McClean
“Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors” by Joe McClean is a crime novel set in the 1930s, featuring a family of powerful men in Detroit and their children’s struggles, but may be confusing due to its many characters and plot threads.
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City of Joliet’s Office of Emergency Management Trains 28 Residents in Disaster Response
Twenty-eight community members have graduated from the City of Joliet’s nine-week, 27-hour disaster preparedness program, and the next free CERT class will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex to Open This Summer in New Lenox
The Village of New Lenox and Wintrust Financial Corporation have partnered to name the new 100-acre state-of-the-art sports venue Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, which will feature 9 full size baseball fields, 22 youth baseball/softball fields and 11 multipurpose fields.
