Health care unions are advocating for the Hospital Worker Staff and Safety bill, which would establish mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and increase support for underfunded hospitals, to address understaffing and strain on hospitals with fewer health care workers available.
Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Posted inFood & Wine
Wine of the Week: Sicilian Wines make big release in Chicago
Donnafugata, a leading wine producer in Sicily, showcased its wines at a Chicago event led by Master Sommelier Mark Guilladeu, while highlighting the region’s unique microclimates and sustainable practices in the face of climate change.
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Local Catholics express excitement over new Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a US-born and Peruvian dual citizen, was elected as the first American Pope and is expected to be a progressive leader who speaks out against climate change and immigration raids.
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Experience Hands-On Fun at JTHS Robotics Night with SteelTigers Team
The Joliet Township High School SteelTigers Robotics Team is hosting a 2024-2025 Robotics Community Night on May 15th, where students, families, and community members can see the team’s FIRST Tech Challenge robot in action and even take a shot at driving it.
Posted inPolitics
Illinois Leaders Rally Against DHS Secretary Noem’s Controversial Policies
Illinois lawmakers and community advocates gathered to protest Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s visit and vowed to continue fighting against the federal administration’s attacks on human rights, including the Trust Act and other legislation to protect immigrant families.
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E-Cigarette Use in Cars Can Lead to Distracted Driving Fines
Drivers who vape while driving may be subject to fines and penalties due to the physical distraction of handling the device and the visibility obstruction from the vapor clouds.
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City of Joliet and RTA Unveil Plan for Downtown Development
The City of Joliet and the Regional Transportation Authority have conceptualized a development plan for downtown and surrounding areas, and are hosting an open house to gather public input and finalize the plan for adoption in July 2025.
Posted inEducation
Joliet Township High School Board Appoints New Leadership
The Joliet Township High School District 204 Board of Education recently administered the oath of office to returning members and appointed Matthew Kennedy as President, Lorraine Guerrero Neumayer as Vice President, and Michelle Stiff as Secretary, with Christine Lynn serving as the district’s representative to the Illinois Association of School Boards.
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Illinois Residents Invited to Share Thoughts on Transportation System
The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide feedback on the state’s transportation system and performance through an annual Traveler Opinion Survey, which can be completed online or by visiting IDOT’s website.
Posted inLifestyle
Celebrate Community Pride: Nominate Your Neighbor for the Neighborhood Hero Award
The City of Joliet is accepting nominations for the 2025 Neighborhood Hero Award Program, which honors residents who demonstrate exceptional pride in maintaining their properties and enhancing the beauty of their neighborhoods.
