Monthly Archives: August, 2021

Cook County Launches Project Rainbow (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by community leaders, tech innovators, cultural institutions, museums, non-profits, and other partners to announce Project Rainbow: a new County-created, family-focused recovery initiative designed to address the education barriers and learning loss exacerbated by the pandemic.

The Yankees beat the White Sox in extra innings in Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) - After the White Sox won the Field of Dreams game against the Yankees, both teams traveled to Chicago to play again.

Guest: Mayor Ken Peterson - Mayor Ken Peterson discusses his work as Mayor of Steger, Illinois.

"I know Mayor Jones very well. I knew him when he was a city councilman, I knew him as a state representative, and I knew him as an abuser of women," said Bradley referring to a past alleged domestic violence case against Mr. Jones.

Dolton Mayor Cancels Special Meeting at Last Minute (Dolton, IL) - A special meeting of the Dolton City Council was cancelled about 40 minutes before the 5:30p.m. Thursday start.

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Cisco Selects Chicago as New Midwest Regional Hub (Chicago, IL) - Cisco, a worldwide leader in technology, has announced Chicago as the company’s Midwest regional hub — complete with new offices in Chicago’s famed Old Main Post Office.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating Safer Learning Environments for Students - Building on efforts to cultivate safe and inclusive classrooms, Governor JB Pritzker today signed House Bill 219 into law, seeking to end the use of physical restraints to discipline students in public schools

White Sox take the Win in the Field of Dreams with a walk off homerun (Dyersville, Iowa) - In the “Field of Dreams Game” today against the Yankees, the White Sox wanted to start the game with their best foot forward with White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn at the mound.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Safety and Mental Health Resources for First Responders (Springfield, IL) - Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation aimed at protecting the physical and mental health of first responders.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $250 Million Back To Business Grant Program To Accelerate Small Business Recovery Across Illinois (Springfield, IL) - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois.