Residents of Flint, Michigan having been facing major health issues due to the water contamination.  However, the state seems to think that the water shown above is safe?  CNN reports: “Gov. Rick Snyder announced the number of cases of Legionnaires’ disease has spiked in Genesee County in the two years since Flint switched its water supply from the Great Lakes to the Flint River.” The residents have also reported that every since the change that the tap water looked and smell

Fall is upon us which means colorful leaves, fresh mums, hot chocolate and pumpkins. Check out some of these places near Joliet to make the most of it all. 1. Joliet Iron Works Joliet, IL The Joliet Steel Mill was in operation from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s but now features a .59 mile of paved trail, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The trail provides access to the I&M Canal trail as well. Visitors can also do tours of the historic site. htt

In the 20 years of conducting Anger Management Workshops, I am amazed at the levels of unforgiveness, mistrust, self-hatred, hurt, disrespect, racism and all the other “isms” that are still alive and well going into 2015. As recent as this month, I had a student say to me “I am just an angry person, so what!” Not a problem, if you live alone on an island. But if you live somewhere on the planet with the rest of us, you might need to calm that down. I AM statements. With 7.8 b

Look at Ferguson. Look at NYC. Look at Florida. Look at Cleveland. Look all around. Now, look in the mirror. What do you see? What type of person is looking back at you? Is it a person who cares, or a person who doesn’t give a damn? What part do you play in educating our society and unifying our communities? Let’s understand something — different people react differently to the same situation. That is a fact of life. We each respond to people, situations, and events, based on

Twelve people were killed Wednesday when masked gunmen armed with AK-47s opened fire at the offices of a French satire news magazine, Charlie Hebdo. The country of France stood in shock and horror as President François Hollande addressed his people. Hollande stated, “Nothing can divide us, nothing can separate us…we will win. Nothing will make us renounce our determination. Long live the republic. Long live France.” The satire magazine is known for creating controversial cart

Photo Credit: Fast Company As cities continue to grow in population, and land becomes more scarce, more and more people will opt to live in micro – unit apartments. But what if apartments become so small in size, that windows and exposures come at premium prices, forcing some city dwellers to live in windowless units? A new invention – virtual walls or Mixed Reality Living Spaces – answers that question by providing an option for small apartment dwellers. The virtual wall gen

By: Tifinie Capehart Photo Credit: TheCityFix.com To get around any U.S. city, you typically have three choices; walking, driving/riding, or biking. The third option, biking, typically becomes less ideal past the age of thirteen as many Americans equate bicycling with recreational fun.  But for a growing minority, its a viable transportation option that is less expensive than a car, more efficient than walking, and more autonomous than bus or rail transit. In the city of Cope

Warren-Sharpe Community Center 454 S. Joliet Street, Joliet, IL 60436 Warren-Sharpe Community Center is a nonprofit, community-based organization offering social service programs & assistance to low-income, at-risk families on the south side of Joliet, IL with a special commitment to serving youth. Boys & Girls Club of America 550 West Van Buren Street Chicago (312) 235-8000 Our Mission To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full pote