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Will County Rejects Non-Sanctuary Status Amid Immigration Policy Debates, Chicago Allocates $70M for Migrant Support
In a firm stand for the values of inclusivity and diversity, the Will County Board voted against a resolution that would have declared the county a non-sanctuary area. With a predominantly party-line vote where 11 Democrats stood against and eight Republicans in favor, the decision highlighted the ideological divide apparent within the county's political landscape, according to the Chicago Tribune. During the contentious debate, community members voiced their opposition to the resolution, emphasizing that such demarcations are perceived as anti-immigrant and contrary to the county’s ethos of welcome.
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Chicago mayor defends shutdown of homeless site
(The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago says his administration did not close a prominent homeless site in the city because of the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Commissioner Brandie Knazze said earlier this month that the City acted proactively by closing the encampment near the Dan Ryan Expressway and Roosevelt Road. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the site was not closed because of...
Illinois Traffic Alert: I-55 Closures Sunday for Tornado Damage Repairs
Channahon, IL – I-55 will face intermittent closures today for ComEd repairs following damage from an EF-2 tornado on July 15. The closures, impacting both directions, aim to facilitate repairs to high-tension power lines over the interstate. According to the Channahon Police Department, I-55 will experience stops of approximately...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Pritzker enacts 68 bills impacting drivers, immigrants, child victims, mobile homes
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 68 bills Friday that affect drivers, those who violate immigration laws, victims of child abuse, mobile homes and more. During the spring session that ended in May, the Illinois General Assembly approved more than 450 bills out of both chambers. On Friday, Pritzker’s office announced dozens are now law, including a measure preventing professional license denial or disciplinary action against someone based solely on immigration status or an immigration violation. ...
Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of about $2.5 billion. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently made the first pension prepayment as allowed...
Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Photos: Families watch ‘Luca’ under the sunset at Lee Street Beach
Hundreds of kids and adults alike enjoyed the city’s latest Starlight Series Movie in the Park event Friday night, when they set up blankets and folding chairs at Lee Street Beach for a showing of the Pixar film “Luca.” See more photos of the gathering by the RoundTable’s Joerg Metzner below.
Northwestern Basketball: Why Jalen Leach is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
The last two seasons of college basketball represent the very best that we have ever seen from Northwestern basketball. Chris Collins has reached icon status for his work with the Wildcats, leading the program to its first three appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Two of those three trips came in the last two years, with the Wildcats fresh off a third place finish in the Big Ten.
Watch the Oscar Winners: The Holdovers, Saturday, 7/27, 2-4:30 PM
Ready to catch up with some of this year’s Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing The Holdovers, which won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
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