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.
Biden’s diagnosis renews focus on Prostate Cancer Risks
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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.
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Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping those folks find jobs
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.
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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.
