Monthly Archives: September, 2021

Rush Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Award a Congressional Gold Medal to Scientific Community for Development of COVID-19 Vaccines (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) that would award a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the contributions of all of those whose efforts led to the successful development of the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines.

Mayor, City Council Applaud Old Plank Trail Student Mural Project (Chicago Heights, IL) – At the City of Chicago Heights’ regular city council meeting on Wednesday night, the city’s top officials gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to a student mural project slated for the underpass along Old Plank Trail in McEldowney Park, Chicago Heights, to be painted at the end of September.

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Angels take the last game in the series against the White Sox (Chicago, Illinois) – With each team taking one game in the series, it came down to the 3rd and final game to decide the series winner.

Questions arise about State Representative Rita Mayfield's role in Calumet City politics (Calumet City, IL) - State Representative Rita Mayfield has been vocal on social media regarding an ongoing battle between State Representative and Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs.

Dolton Public Works Committee: Superintendents Report (Dolton, IL) - The village of Dolton’s public works committee held its first meeting since the new administration took office in the summer on Sept. 15.

Angels edge out the White Sox for the 2nd win of the series (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday’s slaughter, the White Sox were ready to show Chicago a game.

Committee Advances Build Back Better Act; Rush Applauds Legislation Following Marathon Markup - Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Committee successfully passed its portion of the Build Back Better Act following a three-day, 40-hour markup. 

Homewood Board of Trustee meeting: 9/14/2 (Homewood, IL) - The Homewood Board of Trustees meeting was promptly called to order at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 by Mayor Rich Hofeld. 

White Sox Beat Angels in 1st Game of Homestand (Chicago, Illinois) – White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito took the mound to throw out the first pitch against the Angels.