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June 12, 2025
Shaw Local

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Future of Joliet Job Corps in jeopardy as Department of Labor eyes cuts

Future of Joliet Job Corps in jeopardy as Department of Labor eyes cuts

Joliet Job Corps could be shuttered this summer as the Trump Administration moves to end the program nationwide. The 60-year program serves students from beyond Will County.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Transcript: Joliet District 86 officials on AI, funding changes and DEI

Transcript: Joliet District 86 officials on AI, funding changes and DEI

Read the transcript of our interview with Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon as they talk DEI, AI and much more

By Jessie Molloy and John Sahly●
June 12, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Transcript: Plainfield Superintendent Wood on DEI, funding cuts and AI

Transcript: Plainfield Superintendent Wood on DEI, funding cuts and AI

Read the transcript of our interview with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood on DEI and the future of funding in the district, along with AI policies

By Jessie Molloy and John Sahly●
June 11, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

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