A $70,000 allocation from the Will County Board’s cannabis fund will help outfit entrances of 21 high schools with a protective bullet-resistant window laminate. Will County Regional Superintendent of Schools Lisa Caparelli-Ruff said her office is working with Clear-Armor, a Grayslake-based company that creates a customizable security laminate to reinforce glass, to create a … [Read more...] about Will County uses cannabis funds for bullet-resistant laminate on school windows
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Review: Hugh Jackman’s warm ‘From New York, with Love’ has Broadway songs and a star wanting to share the spotlight
NEW YORK — Here’s the thing about Hugh Jackman. His talent merits a spotlight, he looks very good (still) in a spotlight and, unlike the vast majority of his peers, he can absolutely be relied upon to know the name of the spotlight operator. Jackman, for the record, also has learned the names of the veteran pair of Radio City Music Hall house organists, the musicians in his … [Read more...] about Review: Hugh Jackman’s warm ‘From New York, with Love’ has Broadway songs and a star wanting to share the spotlight
Build strength and endurance with the best battle ropes
Which battle rope is best? While they may not look like much, battle ropes are highly effective exercise equipment, helpful in building muscle, explosive strength and endurance. They may have only been around for about a decade but have since become a staple in almost every gym and CrossFit facility. There are several decisions you’ll have to make when choosing a battle rope, … [Read more...] about Build strength and endurance with the best battle ropes
Letters: President Trump should reach across the aisle
For the most part, I agree with the actions Donald Trump has already taken and what he plans to do. In his acceptance speech after being sworn in, he talked about being a unifier, which is a good idea. However, he spent too much time denigrating his opponents, and then he did the same at his long news conference. It will be difficult enough since the Democrats will oppose the … [Read more...] about Letters: President Trump should reach across the aisle
Trump order freezes funding for Illinois EV charging network, raises questions about other clean energy projects
In its quest to get a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, Illinois was counting on $148 million in federal funding to help build a statewide network of public EV chargers. Now that funding has been frozen — and targeted for possible reduction or elimination — under a wide-ranging executive order that President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office. Also in … [Read more...] about Trump order freezes funding for Illinois EV charging network, raises questions about other clean energy projects