Monthly Archives: July, 2021

Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) is sponsoring legislation to provide affordable housing for students attending Illinois community colleges

Will County Sheriff’s Deputy and candidate for Sheriff Jim Reilly is set to host a Law Enforcement Appreciation Fundraiser on July 31 in Channahon.Held at the River Hawk Brewery, the three-hour long event kicks off at 2 p.m.

The White Sox dominate the Orioles on defense and offence (Baltimore, Maryland) - After a day of traveling to Baltimore, the White Sox were ready to face the Orioles.

Batinick salutes nephew's service, pushes for Meari memorial (Springfield, IL) - Veteran state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently rose on the House floor to salute his 17-year-old nephew who has joined the National Guard.

Mayor Lightfoot 'thrilled to welcome the Kimberly-Clark team' (Chicago, IL) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and World Business Chicago recently announced plans for Kimberly-Clark's new commercial center arriving in Chicago in 2022

Chicago Heights City Council Meeting: 07/08/2021 (Chicago Heights, IL) - An underlying theme of teamwork with the goal of revitalization, involving all aspects of the community was understated at this weeks Chicago Heights City Council Meeting. 

Welch Helps Prepare Local Students for Success with 9th Annual Free Back to School Health Fair (Hillside, IL) - To help local students and families prepare for the upcoming school year, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is hosting a Free Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, July 31 featuring a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, health and wellness resources, supply kits for families, and more.

Merchants association President Karr says omnibus energy bill is a ‘painful prospect for retailers’ (Chicago, IL) - Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, echoed the concerns of the manufacturing industry that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Consumers and Climate First Act would be costly for businesses and consumers.

State revenues surged in previous fiscal year (Springfield, IL) - Revenues flowing into state coffers surged in the fiscal year that ended June 30, spurred largely by an influx of federal funds, the delayed deadline for filing income tax returns last year and an economic recovery that boosted income and sales tax collections beyond what had been estimated.

White Sox take the last 2 games of the 3-game series against Twins (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - The starting pitcher in the last game of the 3-game series for the White Sox was, Lance Lynn.