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Following Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Push, House Scraps Pay Raise for Members of Congress
Following a push by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to block a pay raise for Congress, the House Appropriations Committee scrapped plans to increase member pay in upcoming government funding legislation. “While I am working to lower costs for working families, the...
Illinois politicians’ pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to […]
Elmhurst Alert: Rideshare Driver Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
Elmhurst, IL – A rideshare journey ended in an armed robbery early Friday morning, prompting Elmhurst Police to launch a door-to-door investigation in the Elmhurst Terrace Apartments area. At approximately 7:30 a.m., a rideshare driver reported picking up a passenger in Chicago who, instead of paying the fare, robbed...
Independence Day fireworks display in Chicago suburb cut short
An Independence Day fireworks display in a Chicago suburb ended early Wednesday night due to an unspecified malfunction, authorities said. In a statement, the Wheaton Park District said the operator of its Independence Day fireworks display at Graf Park experienced a malfunction with one of its fireworks. As a result, the remainder of the show was cancelled, officials said.
Historic juvenile expungement train the trainer program announced by Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Cook County, Iris Y. Martinez
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Iris Y. Martinez, is proud to announce its first-ever Juvenile Expungement Train the Trainer program. This groundbreaking event, a historic milestone for the office, will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm at Malcolm X College, located at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago.
Will County Coroner Identifies Man Found Dead In Pump House
At 6:47 on Tuesday night, Joliet police and the Joliet Fire Department responded to the US Steel property at 941 Collins Street for a report of a body found. Police entered a pump house which had flooded with water and located a deceased adult male floating in approximately four to five feet of water. It appeared the body was in an advanced stage of decomposition.
Rally held after dozens of shootings in Chicago since the 4th of July holiday
More than 40 people have been shot in Chicago during 4th of July celebrations. The violence prompted a rally Friday evening, in what the mayor said was to promote bonding, support and healing.
Woman accused of shooting at 2 people in River North this week was accused of a similar crime in January, but prosecutors rejected felony charges that time
CHICAGO — A woman accused of shooting a gun at two people after an argument on a River North street corner this week was arrested under very similar circumstances earlier this year, but prosecutors refused to charge her with a felony back then. She wasn’t so fortunate this time.
A Scout’s Take: Chicago Bears defensive players I can’t wait to see in camp
Training Camp opens for the Chicago Bears rookies in less than two weeks. With that, it's the start of the 2024 NFL season, and most fans have hope for the Chicago Bears to have a strong year. If that is to happen, both the offense and defense will have to show improvement over a year ago. The Bears' defense played very well in the second half of 2023 but still needs to improve. For that to happen, there are some players that need to improve their play from a year ago. The following are a few that I feel will.
Remembrance Park ‘slides’ into construction
The Park District of Forest Park has begun renovations at Remembrance Park. Starting June 24, workers began demolishing everything at Remembrance Park, except the memorial. When the park reopens in the fall, it will feature new playground equipment, a splash pad and a pavilion. . According to Jackie Iovinelli, the park...
Park district to repair softball fields
The Park District of Forest Park is winding up to make repairs to its softball fields. . The fields, outside the park district building at 7501 Harrison St., will undergo leveling updates so they drain better. . “It looks beautiful from the street and the grass is always plush,” said Jackie Iovinelli,...
Frederick Law Olmsted Society launches logo contest
Riverside’s Frederick Law Olmsted Society is hosting its first logo design contest to help revamp the organization’s branding ahead of celebrations for the village’s 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, next year. The Olmsted Society is seeking marketing agencies, graphic designers and artists — that is, “everyone with an...
Holiday shootings claim 11 lives, injure more than 50 in Chicago
(The Center Square) – At least 11 people are dead and more than 50 are wounded after multiple shootings in Chicago on July 4 and 5. Police responded to the city’s Grand Crossing neighborhood around 6:15 a.m. on July 4. Area One Deputy Chief Don Jerome said multiple subjects approached a home and opened fire, killing two women and an 8-year-old boy. Two other children were critically hurt. “Officers immediately...
Recycled Paper Making, Wed., 7/10, 3:30-4:30 PM
This interactive, informative and fun presentation with SCARCE explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Grades 5-8.
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