Romeoville Secures Nearly $6 Million in Grants for Trail and Corridor Enhancements
The Village of Romeoville has been awarded nearly $6 million in grants by the Illinois Department of Transportation to fund two trail and corridor improvement…
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Illinois lawmakers push to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighter gear due to cancer risk
Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a bill to ban the sale of firefighter protective gear…
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Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI
From civil rights to corporate boardrooms, efforts to expand inclusion have long shaped American life.…
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We have to take back our country
A bill was introduced to the Illinois Senate to route trains carrying hazardous materials away…
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Ventura secures $10.6 million for local trail, bridge and corridor improvements
State Senator Rachel Ventura has secured $10.6 million in grants under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement…
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Dear EarthTalk: What’s being done to get more minorities into green jobs? – Sam W., via email
Companies in the renewable energy industry can increase diversity in their workforce by offering financial…
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Illinois Legislation Aims to Reduce Maternal Mortality for Black Women
The Senate ed a bill that would mandate providers receive one hour of training prior…
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Joliet Public Schools Honors 12 Retiring Employees with 257 Years of Service
Twelve employees of Joliet Public Schools District 86 are retiring this year, with a combined 257 years of service, and the district is grateful for their dedication and contributions to the school community.
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32nd New York African Film Festival- Africa at BAM premieres Senegal’s So Long a Letter
Senegalese filmmaker Angele Diabang Brener’s debut feature film, So Long a Letter, explores the complexities of polygamy in modern-day Africa through the story of a woman’s defiance in the face of betrayal.
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