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Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Local WWII veteran's Purple Heart returned to family 82 years after it was first awarded
The Illinois Treasurer’s Office has returned another missing Purple Heart. The latest medal has been returned to the family of Jerome Even of Park Ridge. He was awarded the Purple Heart in 1942 for his service during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Reforms will alter the real estate transactions in Illinois and elsewhere
(The Center Square) – Changes are coming later this summer that will alter how real estate transactions are handled in Illinois and around the country. For decades, the National Association of Realtors required home sale listing brokers to provide an offer of compensation to a buyer’s agent up front. That usually was a 6% split between a seller’s broker and buyer’s agent. Groups of home sellers brought lawsuits against the...
Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just four years ago, a mask requirement for indoor spaces was issued in Illinois at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and masks were still required on the Chicago Transit Authority and other mass transit as recently as the spring of 2022.But now, there is a growing movement of lawmakers and communities who want to ban masks. Civil liberties advocates have some major concerns about that idea.In surveillance videos of crimes being committed, the perpetrators are often wearing masks over their noses and mouths. In many cases, the coverings help hide the faces and identities of those...
Highland Park on Fourth of July two years after shooting
Two years after the Highland Park shooting, the city is hosting July Fourth events to bring the community together and recognize the lives that were taken.The big picture: City leaders have followed guidance from mental health professionals, victims' families and officials with the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime who say reclaiming traditions, especially with holidays, is a benefit to the community's long-term resiliency.Catch up quick: Robert E. Crimo faces 21 counts of first-degree murder and other charges for allegedly shooting into the crowd during Highland Park's July Fourth parade in 2022, killing seven people and injuring dozens...
Essendant Launches Connected Commerce to Fuel Omnichannel Brand Growth
(PRESS RELEASE) DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS & PASADENA, CA — Essendant, an industry-leading distribution and commerce company, has launched Connected Commerce, a powerful eCommerce, fulfillment and third-party logistics (3PL) solution that accelerates omnichannel growth for brands. The comprehensive solution includes out-of-the-box integrations, eCommerce services with analytics and tools to increase store traffic, and fast order fulfillment.
Wolves Lead Donation Efforts For Heartland Animal Shelter Following Damaging Flood
Wolves Lead Donation Efforts For Heartland Animal Shelter Following Damaging Flood. The Chicago Wolves, led by owner Don Levin, are doing their part to help Heartland Animal Shelter recover from a devastating flood that displaced more than 100 animals and heavily damaged the shelter’s facility and destroyed pet supplies.
The Bears’ road back to Arlington Heights should be ‘much easier’ now
According to a recent report from Christopher Placek of the Daily Herald, the Village of Arlington Heights and the Chicago Bears are working on a resolution to position the suburb for another push to land the team. Placek reported that the village sent a proposed settlement to the Bears, which...
Rally held in response to Pro-Palestinian protest outside US Rep. Schneider's home in middle of the night
Residents in suburban Highland Park took a stand on Monday, just days after masked pro-Palestinian protesters staged a demonstration in the middle of the night outside Jewish U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's home. Dozens of Jews and supporters came together on Monday evening in Port Clinton Square, where they stood up,...
Suburban gymnast had heartwarming reaction to learning he was named to Team USA
Deerfield gymnast Paul Juda's reaction when he learned he made the U.S. Gymnastics team for the 2024 Paris Olympics showed just how much that moment truly means for many athletes. The suburban Chicago native, who secured his ticket to Paris after falling just shy of the 2020 Tokyo Games, didn't...
Optima Verdana has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents
A real estate developer’s second official pitch to village officials for its vision of a signature property in Wilmette gained some traction Monday night. But the large-scale proposal still appears headed for a bumpy road. Representatives from Optima presented the latest iteration of their proposal to construct a seven-story mixed use building at the former […] The post Optima Verdana has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents appeared first on The Record.
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