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Timeless tie-in: Preschool, historic home to share New Lenox site

There was no generation gap, but rather a blending of young and old, as ground was broken Wednesday morning on a new preschool that will share land with a historic New Lenox home. Preschoolers who helped turn over the dirt on land at 220 E. …Read More

Group takes stab at cutting federal budget

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JOLIET — About 40 people gathered Monday at Joliet Junior College to take a stab at cutting the federal budget deficit by billions of dollars. … Read More

Albright Theatre performs ‘Angel Street’

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Before there was “catfishing,” there was “gaslighting.” The phrase, which means to cause someone to doubt their own sanity by feeding them false information, comes … Read More

Stadalsky: School is going to the dogs ... and grandmas

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Students at Walnut Trails Elementary School in Shorewood are getting some unique assistance with their reading skills with two new programs this year, and both … Read More