“I’m going to estimate around 85% of them come from Illinois, since we’re so close to Illinois. We’re right on the border there,” Delimat told The Center Square. #centersquare #fireworks #independence

For nearly four decades, GhanaFest has drawn thousands of attendees to experience authentic Ghanaian cuisine, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors, African fashion, handcrafted goods and family-friendly activities. #ghanafest #chicago #african

Cook County’s minimum wage increased from $15 to $15.40 on Wednesday, and the tipped minimum rose from $9 to $9.25. #minimumwages #centersquare #workers

“The grassroots coalition that powered Juliana’s victory in March is building the momentum to take her over the finish line in November,” said Allison Janowski, communications director for Juliana for Illinois. #julianastratton #generalelection #fundraising

"Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms what Illinois has long understood: when voters cast their ballots on time and follow the rules, their voices deserve to be heard," Gordon said. #supremecourt #monicagordon #mailballot

Federal investigators allege the killing was carried out to elevate the suspects' standing within the Milwaukee Kings street gang. #fbi #wanted #reward

In a letter addressed to Welch and his House colleagues, the Plainfield Democrat said his resignation was effective at 4:59 p.m. Friday and that he also intends to withdraw his name as the Democratic nominee of the 97th House District in the upcoming election. #resignation #ballot #invstigation

“The rights of people to go to a 4th of July parade and be safe, and not have 48 people shot with more than 60 bullets per second, issued by a weapon that shouldn't be available to the public,” Pritzker said. #stateban #weapons #jbpritzker