Since 2005, the US has lost over one-third of its local newspapers. A scholar found out why some communities can keep their papers − while others can’t.
Why some towns lose local news − and others don’t
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Bat Rabies Risk on the Rise in Will County, Health Department Warns
The Will County Health Department is warning residents of the potential for exposure to rabies after a rabid bat was detected in Monee, and is urging them to stay away from bats and other wild animals, and to seek medical attention if they are bitten by one.
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5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed
After protests over state violence, news coverage tends to focus on negative stories that can delegitimize dissent. Over time, that often yields to more nuance.
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Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection
Some of the same people caught illegally trafficking firearms across the border to Mexico are also selling illicit drugs, including fentanyl, meth and heroin.
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Biden’s diagnosis renews focus on Prostate Cancer Risks
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, highlighting the need to address racial disparities in prostate cancer care and ensure that awareness, access, and action reach every community.
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Joliet slips to 4th largest city, Mexican Independence Parade returns
The City of Joliet has reinstated the Mexican Independence Day Parade, which will be organized by the Joliet City Center Partnership, and has also accepted a $200,000 grant from Will County Mental Health Board to provide mental health services.
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Travis Manion Foundation is mobilizing volunteers to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
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Joliet area American Black history project
The Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study is a project that aims to document and preserve the places, people, and events significant to the history and culture of Joliet’s Black community, and community members are invited to attend a series of upcoming Community Interview Events to share their stories.
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Memorial Day Holiday, buckle up and drive sober
Illinois law enforcement will be cracking down on seat belt violators and impaired drivers during the Memorial Day weekend as part of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which estimates that the seat belt law has saved 20,823 lives since its inception.
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Wine of the Week: A wonderful journey into the world of Pinot Grigio from Italy
Pinot Grigio, a popular Italian wine, is known for its delicate aromas, fresh flavors, and versatility, and is often paired with light dishes such as salads, seafood, cheese, sausage, pizza, and barbecue.
