Black History Month is a time to celebrate diversity, create awareness and honor Black culture in America. JJC will host several virtual events open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Some events require registration.

A Gay Puerto Rican Man makes a difference in an educational wasteland

A powerful debut feature for a Black female filmmaker

Thetimesweekly.com Local Joliet man Brandon (Cain) Bunche Pierce celebrates Black History honoring his great grandfather Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Dr. Ralph J. Bunche earned the moniker “a hero of U.S. Diplomacy,” in part for efforts that led to his becoming ...

The history of Joliet's role in helping hundreds escape slaves via the Underground Railroad is as full of drama and intrigue as any Hollywood film. It's a story with daring heroes, intrigue and fearful fugitives always, just steps away from ...

Mary Wilson was a friend to the Black Press of America, a neighbor to the world, and the radiance she exuded never seem to fade. At 76, the Supremes legend is gone too soon. Wilson died suddenly late Monday, Feb. ...

Brian Culbertson, originally scheduled for May 5, 2020 and May 4, 2021, has been rescheduled to November 17, 2021.

A Kenyan 'Don Quixote' fights against the windmills of corruption in Africa

Virtual cinema release at siskelfilmcenter.org and filmlinc.org

thetimesweekly.com The University of St. Francis (USF) is celebrating its 64th Caritas Scholarship Ball virtually on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Each year, the Caritas Committee solicits unique, outstanding live and silent auction items from community members. This year is no ...

"Atlantis" paints a grim picture of the near future, yet offers hope

Joliet Junior College has officially elevated its sustainability footprint, announcing today the completion and activation of its 1.3 megawatt (MW) onsite solar system at Main Campus. The solar array, which consists of 3,542 solar panels, was installed by national solar ...

MLK/FBI unveils the secret life of beloved social icon

Steve McQueen's Small Axe series named among 2020's best by critics

The Center for Performing Arts’ 25th Anniversary Season looks different from what Executive Director Lana Rogachevskaya, her staff, and advisory board originally envisioned. “Instead of welcoming thousands of visitors to our beautiful, state-of-the-art, 1,171-seat venue, we are welcoming visitors to ...