Monthly Archives: August, 2021

Attorney General Raoul urges federal government to regulate ghost guns (Washington, DC) -  Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to finalize regulations that would make clear that ghost guns are firearms under federal law.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces third annual Racial Equity Week, September 13-17, 2021 (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021.

White Sox win first game against Rays in the 11th inning (Tampa Bay, Florida) - The White Sox traveled to Tampa Bay to face the Rays

\Guest: Tom Babin - Tom Babin from the YouTube channel “Shifter” discusses the importance of urban cycling and its many benefits.

Rush to Host Immigration Resource Fair at Leo High School (Chicago, IL) - Next Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 AM CT to 2:00 PM CT, the office of U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D‑Ill.) will host an Immigration Resource Fair at Leo High School.

Bellwood School District offering salary bonuses for taking free courses (Bellwood, IL) - The Bellwood School District in Chicago has found a unique way for students and teachers to recover from the effects of COVID.

The Athletics avoided the series sweep against the White Sox (Chicago, Illinois) - The White Sox, looking to sweep the A’s, had pitcher Dylan Cease throw out the first pitch of the game.

Black communities hardest hit by recent Cook County property tax increases - A recent report released by the Cook County Treasurer's office details the property tax changes in 2020.

The White Sox narrowly take 3rd game of series against the A's (Chicago, Illinois) - The White Sox, looking to take the series, wanted to keep up their momentum and started with White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn at the mound.

Joliet City Council Meeting: 08/17/2021 (Joliet, IL) - Yesterday’s Joliet City Council meeting went well, with a couple of exceptions brought up by the public.