State Rep. Natalie Manley hosted a meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee to discuss guardianship with Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford, and to identify areas where policy solutions could help the over 70,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Illinois.
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One Hope United now enrolling children for summer camp programs
One Hope United is now enrolling children in its Summer Camp programs, offering full-day care with hands-on academic enrichment, STEM-based activities, sports, cooking, and arts and crafts for children ages 5-12 at locations in Aurora, Joliet, and Bridgeport (Chicago).
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Patrick Jones Democratic Candidate for Will County Sheriff stands for reform and accountability
Patrick Jones, a 50-year-old Joliet resident with 24 years of experience in the Will County Sheriff’s Department, is running for Will County Sheriff in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, with a platform focused on reform, accountability, and community safety.
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New Illinois Legislation Aims to Regulate AI and Enhance Data Privacy
Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced a comprehensive package of legislation to protect residents from unchecked AI, improve data privacy, increase online safety, and hold AI developers and data center operators accountable for real-world harms.
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Women’s Caucus look ahead to spring session, underscore need to protect rights
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is using her membership in the Illinois House Democrats’ Women’s Caucus and her reoccurring forum, the Women’s Legislative Advisory Committee, to bring the voices of women from her district to Springfield and advocate for policies that strengthen rights, expand opportunity, and uplift women across the state.
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Stepping Stone donate household appliances to Stepping Stones’ Recovery Home for Women with Children
State Rep. Natalie Manley and Chris Springer and her family of eight children and 10 siblings donated household items to Stepping Stones’ Recovery Home for Women with Children in lieu of exchanging Christmas gifts.
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Legislation to give courts more options on juvenile offenders
State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced two new bills aimed at improving the rights of juveniles interacting with the criminal justice system and allowing courts more flexibility in advocating for restorative justice programs, as well as a bill to provide resources to minors declared delinquent for nonviolent crimes.
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How to Secure a $3,000 home remodel grant through Ezio Community Development
Ezio Community Development Services (ECDS) expanded its Home Remodel & Repair Program in January 2026, offering microgrants of $1,000 to $3,000 to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Joliet, Crest Hill, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook.
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Will County Health Department Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic for RSV and COVID
The Will County Health Department will be hosting a free vaccination clinic on January 28, 2026, offering RSV and COVID-19 vaccinations for all ages, as well as low-cost flu shots for uninsured, underinsured, and those with Medicaid, PPO Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO.
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Ruby Street bridge over Des Plaines River in Joliet closed for emergency repairs
The Ruby Street bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet is closed for emergency repairs, and motorists should follow the posted detours and allow extra time for trips through the area.
