Downtown Joliet is hosting a 1980s throwback celebration on May 3, 2025, featuring live music, DJs, photo ops, and themed specials at local businesses.
Downtown Joliet Gears up for a 1980S Throwback Party
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Veterans Assistance Commission and Honor Flight Chicago to Speak at Troy Township Event
Troy Township Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz is hosting a special event featuring Veterans Assistance Commission, Veterans Honor Flight Chicago and Troy Township Senior Programs, and the public is invited to learn about the resources and opportunities available.
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Meyers-Martin highlights efforts to promote treatment of deadly condition of Sarcoidosis
State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin spoke at the Bernie Mac Foundation’s Purple Carpet Fundraiser about her successful efforts to pass a bill promoting awareness of sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that disproportionately affects the Black community.
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What Makes Bourgogne Wines Unique? Discovering the Region’s Hidden Gems
The Bourgogne Wine Board of France hosted a wine tasting event in Chicago to showcase the unique and lesser-known wines from the region.
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Opens Luxury Hotel and Spa
Wind Creek Chicago Southland has officially opened its full resort experience, including a luxury hotel and spa, creating over 1,100 jobs and becoming a destination of choice for gamers and entertainment seekers.
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Joliet hospital staff angered by decision to shutter St. Joseph pediatric unit
Prime Healthcare of California has announced the closure of the pediatric unit of St. Joseph Medical Center due to declining use, prompting an outcry from the Illinois Nurses Association who claim that the decision violates their contract and leaves thousands of children in the area without access to pediatric care.
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Several members of the Illinois Democratic General Assembly join ‘For the People’ Bus Tour
Illinois Legislative leaders are attending the ‘For the People’ Bus Tour to discuss the state budget and prevent cuts to essential programs and provide relief to working-class families across the state.
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Pope Francis didn’t miss his opportunity
Pope Francis’ legacy will be remembered for doing all he could, while he could, and he was a servant of all, even unto his death on the cross.
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Joliet Township renovates Forest Park Community Center Food Pantry
Joliet Township hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Forest Park Community Center Food Pantry, which will provide emergency food assistance to residents in need, with plans to open in May.
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Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Illinois lawmakers are considering creating a statewide public defender’s office to provide more resources and better services to defendants in the state.
