Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›
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Registration Underway for Summer Camp at the Galowich Family YMCA
With summer vacation just around the corner, it's time to start planning for summer camp at the Y! The top-notch camp staff at the Galowich … Read more ›
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Summer Camp Registration Underway at the YMCA
With summer vacation just around the corner, it's time to start planning for summer camp at the Y! The top-notch camp staffs at the Greater … Read more ›
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GR2012 Celebrating Sustainability Festival
3rd Annual – GR2012 – Celebrating Sustainability FestivalSaturday, May 19, 20129:00 am – 7:00 pm Rain or ShineJoliet Junior College1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431 … Read more ›
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Joliet Library: Source for Free Summer Events!
Last year approximately 4,000 children, teens, and adults participated in Joliet Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, an event intended to promote literacy and encourage … Read more ›
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May the Force Be With You!
Joliet Public Library hosts third annual Star Wars Day featuring over 30 costumed characters from the Star Wars Universe including fan favorites Darth Vader, Luke … Read more ›
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The Plate Spinner Chronicles – The Winds of Change
Four years ago, I posted my first column on TribLocal, inviting you to follow my adventures as a working parent. With each submission, I’ve shared … Read more ›
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Bobblehead Dad: We Can Save 1.7 Million Children
I recently took my teenage son to the pediatrician for an annual check-up. Driving to the doctor’s office, my son asked, “Do I have to … Read more ›
Library promotes Star Wars Day at comic book expo
Librarians from the Joliet Public Library staffed a booth at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo last weekend to promote their upcoming Star Wars Day … Read more ›
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The Price of Prom
Ka-ching! It's prom time! Having now safely navigated two of my three kids through this rite of passage, I can honestly say I'm enjoying a … Read more ›













