Clover Development has proposed a 122-unit active adult (55+) residential community in Romeoville, featuring modern amenities and a variety of floor plans, with construction scheduled to begin in fall 2026 and completion anticipated in summer 2028.
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County Executive Warns Against Relying on Reserves for Budget Solutions
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has signed the approved budget amendment to fill a $2.8 million budget deficit, but has cautioned against relying on budget reserves in the future as it could put the county’s long-term financial security at risk.
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Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service Encourages Community Service in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service is an annual event where individuals of all ages can participate in community service projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with over 400 volunteers expected to attend.
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Proposed Changes to Joliet City Ordinance Aim to Reduce Unfunded Liability and Align with Affordable Care Act
The City of Joliet’s Finance Committee is considering changes to a city ordinance that would reduce the city’s unfunded insurance liability and update healthcare benefits to reflect the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
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Makayla’s Voice Film Showcases Triumph over Rare Autism and Communication Breakthrough
Makayla’s Voice, a film about a young girl’s courageous fight against autism, portrays her journey of using a letter board to communicate and her dream of being a champion and a voice for people like her.
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First Black woman sworn in on State Supreme Court
By PETER HANCOCK Lisa Holder White was sworn in recently as the first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Holder White, who previously served on the 4th District Court of Appeals, was chosen to succeed one of her mentors in the legal profession, retiring Justice Rita B. Garman, who broke many barriers herself […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Andre Léon Talley, Fashion Titan, Dies at 73
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D, NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor Andre Léon Talley, a trailblazing figure in fashion journalism has died. Talley was born in Washington, DC and raised by his grandmother Bennie Frances Davis in Durham, NC. According to his memoir A.L.T.: A Memoir, Talley’s grandmother worked as a housekeeper for Duke University. To escape […]
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Janet Jackson Documentary Debuts on Lifetime Friday
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D, NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor 5-4-3-2-1. The countdown has begun to the premiere of the Lifetime/A&E documentary of the life of pop superstar Janet Jackson. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s eponymous first LP Janet Jackson (1982), the four-hour television event will take place over two days. […]
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PRESS ROOM: McDonald’s® USA and Media Entrepreneur Roland S. Martin Launch Scholarship to Help HBCU Students on the Path to Graduation
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HBCUs and their students are vital to the fabric of our nation and I will always champion for their success,” said Roland S. Martin. “I’ve witnessed first-hand the financial struggle that impacts Black college students, especially those in their final semesters. So, I’m pleased to partner with McDonald’s and TMCF to celebrate my beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and provide a resource that will help Black students graduate.”
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IN MEMORIAM: Cheryl Hickmon: National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dies
THE BURTON WIRE — Hickmon, a beloved and celebrated member, served the organization for 39 years. The Connecticut native was initiated into the Alpha Xi Chapter at South Carolina State University in 1982 and was an active member of the Hartford (Conn.) Alumnae Chapter. The national office of the sorority released a statement announcing Hickmon’s death which reads as follows, in part: “It is with great sorrow that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shares the passing of our beloved National President and Chair of the National Board of Directors, Cheryl A. Hickmon. President Hickmon transitioned peacefully on January 20, 2022 after a recent illness
