Ryan C. Hendrickson to Become USF’s 10th President

February 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Ryan C. Hendrickson to Become USF’s 10th President

The University of St. Francis (USF) Board of Trustees announced February 18 at a special event including the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, employees,…

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U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research

February 14, 2025 / Comments Off on U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research

Capitol News Illinois The impending closure of a University of Illinois soybean research lab due to federal funding cuts could impede the study of a…

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Manhattan: Her Calling Provides Sanctuary and Care for the Suffering

February 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Manhattan: Her Calling Provides Sanctuary and Care for the Suffering

By Stephanie Irvine The success of HHH Ranch’s December 2024 fundraising campaign, which raised $55,000, has empowered the animal sanctuary and therapy facility to expand…

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Brandon Road Carp Project  Postponed Due to Trump’s Funding Freeze

February 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Brandon Road Carp Project  Postponed Due to Trump’s Funding Freeze

By Nick Reiher Gov. JB Pritzker has postponed the Brandon Road Basin project to block invasive Asian carp in response to President Trump withholding federal…

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Star Wars Day Events Moving to a New ‘Galaxy’ … Very, Very Close By

January 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Star Wars Day Events Moving to a New ‘Galaxy’ … Very, Very Close By

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at a brand-new location! On Saturday, June 7, the Joliet Public Library’s 14th Annual Star Wars™ Day is taking…

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First Local Female Eagle Scout Is Flying High

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on First Local Female Eagle Scout Is Flying High

By Karen Haave Becoming an Eagle Scout is not easy, because it is performance-based, with some challenging requirements. Statistics show that only 4-6 percent of…

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Help Trinity Celebrate 75 Years

January 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Help Trinity Celebrate 75 Years

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Trinity Services. Founded in 1950 as a school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Joliet, today…

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Elwood — Habitat Home Will Keep Kevin’s Memory Alive

January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Elwood — Habitat Home Will Keep Kevin’s Memory Alive

By Stephanie Irvine In the heart of Elwood, Habitat for Humanity is hard at work, making the dream of homeownership available to those who work…

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Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement

January 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when…

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Eye n the Sky: Drone Service Huge Help in Finding Lost Dog

January 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Eye n the Sky: Drone Service Huge Help in Finding Lost Dog

By Stephanie Irvine Drones have gotten a bad rep lately, with no shortage of peculiar UFO-type sightings and conspiracy theories coloring the perception of low-flying…

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