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FOIA records show hundreds of dollars in payments to Mayor Joseph Woods, thousands of miles accumulating on Village administrative vehicles, and fuel purchases outside Park Forest — including one across the Indiana state line — while the Village says it maintains no trip logs, destination records, GPS data or records documenting after-hours vehicle use. #ParkForest #foia #joewoods

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Goodman Theatre Extends ‘The Attic’ Through October 11 Following Strong Reviews

Carroll has subsequently directed, written and choreographed numerous productions for The 7 Fingers, including "Passengers", "Cuisine and Confessions", "Sequence 8" and "Traces". Her work has also extended to Broadway and Cirque du Soleil. #GoodmanTheater #TheAttic #ShanaCarroll

Willie Wilson Calls for Suspension of Chicago, County and State Gas Taxes

The state controls several major components of the tax burden imposed on gasoline, while Cook County and the City of Chicago levy their own taxes and fees that affect the final price motorists see at gas stations. #williewilson #chicago #mayor

Goodman Theatre Marks Centennial Season With Record Attendance and Expanded Community Reach

The world-premiere musical Iceboy! or, The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh became the Goodman's best-attended and best-selling production in its history. #theater #attendance

Cook County Clerk Gordon Welcomes Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling

“The Cook County Clerk’s Office will continue our preparations for a free, fair and accessible election,” Gordon said. “Voting by mail remains a safe, secure and available option for Cook County voters.” #cookcounty #ruling #mailballot

Trump Endorses Darren Bailey in Illinois Governor’s Race

The endorsement follows Bailey’s recent appearance at a Republican National Convention event in Dallas, where he was photographed in the “President’s Box” alongside other Republican officials and supporters. #donaldtrump #endorsement #darrenbailey

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Joins National I.G.N.I.T.E. Initiative to Expand Inmate Rehabilitation

DuPage County officials say the program will allow the Sheriff’s Office and its partners to broaden educational and workforce training offerings for participants. The Sheriff’s Office is now seeking community partners, volunteers and sponsors willing to help expand those opportunities. #DuPageCountySheriff #IGNITE

Goodman Theatre Extends ‘The Attic’ Through October 11 Following Strong Reviews

Carroll has subsequently directed, written and choreographed numerous productions for The 7 Fingers, including "Passengers", "Cuisine and Confessions", "Sequence 8" and "Traces". Her work has also extended to Broadway and Cirque du Soleil. #GoodmanTheater #TheAttic #ShanaCarroll

Willie Wilson Calls for Suspension of Chicago, County and State Gas Taxes

The state controls several major components of the tax burden imposed on gasoline, while Cook County and the City of Chicago levy their own taxes and fees that affect the final price motorists see at gas stations. #williewilson #chicago #mayor

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