8+ hour, 10+ min ago  (572+ words) Frederick Douglass did not know the day he was born. Like many enslaved people, he was denied even the dignity of documentation. Birth dates were approximations. Family lines were severed. Identity existed in property ledgers, not in public record. His…...

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (258+ words) is no longer a distant idea " it's here. Automation, artificial intelligence, remote work, and the green economy are redefining the workforce, and at breakneck speed. For the communities we serve and partner with, this moment presents both a challenge and…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (250+ words) The Troy Public Library and Joliet Public Library will be hosting the 4th Annual Plant Swap on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, from 12: 00 p. m. to 2: 00 p. m. at the Troy Township Offices located at 25448 W. Seil Rd, Shorewood, Illinois. The Plant Swap is free to all residents in…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (560+ words) (Feature Impact) Living sustainably might include habits like recycling or composting, but you can go above and beyond by using food ingredients that are environmentally friendly. As a pioneer in humane and sustainable meat, Niman Ranch recently launched a Regenerative…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (543+ words) So, what are you gonna do next? You can't decide. There are so many choices, and you know you're going to pick the wrong one. That's the problem, you never do anything right and you don't know what to do…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (421+ words) State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined with 4 Kids" Sake Food Pantry to deliver new coats, hats and gloves to students at Cunningham School in Joliet. Because the cold weather continued late into the spring, many kids needed something warm. 4 Kids…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (391+ words) The'Joliet Symphony Orchestra'(JSO) will perform their final concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, its 21st, with Artistic Director & Conductor,'Dr. Sean Paul MILLS, leading a program of American music by'Carl Maria von WEBER,'Carl REINECKE, and'Antonin DVORAK, and featuring flute soloist'Paula…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (385+ words) The'Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS)'staff play an essential role in enforcing animal welfare laws, protecting the public from diseases such as rabies and investigating reports of animal cruelty and neglect. WCAPS staff also respond to calls for assistance,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (459+ words) On April 15, Kona Ice's "No Taxation Without Relaxation" initiative invites taxpayers to trade their tax-day stress for a refreshing tropical break." Tax Day can be stressful, but Kona Ice is here to help the community chill out! On"Wednesday, April…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (445+ words) These concerns are not limited to history alone; present-day social determinants, such as limited access to trustworthy healthcare, disparities in treatment quality, and systemic barriers, can reinforce hesitancy and apprehension about vaccination. Trust forms the foundation of vaccine confidence, especially…...