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Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated
Urge passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ when lawmakers return in the fall. After the U.S. Supreme Court Friday, June 21, 2024 upheld a federal law that bars those under domestic violence-related restraining orders from owning guns, victim advocates say Illinois lawmakers should pass a measure to ensure firearms are actually confiscated in those situations.
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 […]
Hoffman Estates man held in Bartlett kidnapping
A Hoffman Estates man is being held in DuPage County Jail in connection with a Bartlett kidnapping. Christopher Krontiris, 25, a resident of the 900 block of Evanston Street, was ordered detained following his First Appearance Court hearing July 4. Krontiris is accused of violently beating his girlfriend and kidnapping...
Grundy Bank Ice Cream Social returns 1 p.m. Friday, July 19
Jul. 5—Grundy Bank's annual Ice Cream Social returns to the bank's courtyard from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 19. "We are thrilled to bring back our beloved summer event!" said Christine Mendez, Marketing & Sales Director of Grundy Bank. "Make sure to join us for an exciting afternoon filled with sweet treats, all while supporting a local non-profit. Whether you're coming solo or with a ...
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.
Kankakee County, IL – Teens & Grief Workshop to Offer Support for Grieving Youth in Bourbonnais
The UpliftedCare Community Grief Center in Bourbonnais will host a Teens & Grief Workshop on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. The free workshop, designed for teens ages 13-17, aims to help participants manage the strong emotions often associated with grief. According to UpliftedCare, grieving teens may hide emotions...
WATCH LIVE: Chicago suburb to host ‘largest' Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois
Note: The fireworks show is available in the player above. A Chicago suburb is gearing up for a fireworks show that's bound to be bigger than most. The village of Itasca, in DuPage County, will host "Illinois' largest fireworks show," based on the show's total dollar value, according to village officials.
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.
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
Semi-truck driver hospitalized after rollover crash on I-294 in Oak Brook
OAK BROOK, Ill. - A semi-truck driver is hospitalized after a rollover crash in Oak Brook on northbound I-294 Friday morning. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. near milepost 29 on the northbound I-294 ramp to I-88 westbound. A semi-tractor trailer rolled over the jersey wall and came to...
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...
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