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.
Residents warned of Com Ed price spike coming June 1st
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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.
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Teens of any age who drink alcohol with their parents’ permission drink more as young adults, new research shows
Many parents think that drinking at home is a safe way to teach teenagers about alcohol, but research suggests this is not true.
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ShareFest and Will County partner for Free Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County are hosting a free drive-thru food giveaway event on May 24, 2025, in Joliet, IL, where attendees can register in advance and volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help.
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Oven-Baked and Grilled Pork Ribs Recipe
This recipe calls for bone-in country-style pork ribs to be baked and then grilled in a sweet and tangy sauce, resulting in a delicious and flavorful dish.
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Bacon-Wrapped Mini Peppers and Olives, a Star Cookie Cutter Masterpiece
This recipe includes mini sweet peppers, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon, Greek olives, and red pepper flakes, to create an American flag-like platter.
